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Eliza Crooks

Author, Artist, Illustrator

Eliza is the unique child author of the Pegasus trilogy. Book one, "The Voyage of the Pegasus", consists of twenty-two chapters and was written and illustrated by Eliza when she was eleven years old. Book two, "The Return of the Cobra", is a twenty-five chapter book and was released just after she turned fourteen. Book three, "The Ocean of Secrets", is in its finishing stages, and is soon to be released.

Currently, Eliza is fifteen years old and makes her home in the state of Tennessee.

The Voyage of the Pegasus by Eliza Crooks

The Voyage Of The Pegasus is the first novel by Eliza Crooks. It is an exciting account of the adventures of the crew of children known as the "Stowaways" aboard the pirate ship Pegasus, Captain Belle Smith and her ship mates, Sydney Andrews, Sawyer Anderson, Ryker Collins, Alice Williams and, of course, the ship's parrot, Donna.

The Voyage Of The Pegasus was begun by Eliza at age eleven, and completed when she was twelve. Besides chronicling the daring escapades of this group of unlikely heroes, Eliza lends her artistic abilities to illustrating her book.

The Voyage Of The Pegasus is currently available at Grace Under Pressure Publishing.

The Return of the Cobra by Eliza Crooks

Eliza Crooks follows up her exciting narrative of The Voyage of the Pegasus with her highly anticipated sequel, The Return of the Cobra.

Travel again with the Stowaways, as they take on new crew members, and face even more perilous and nail-biting adventures. Eliza Crooks completed this work at age fourteen, and Grace Under Pressure Publishing is proud to facilitate its release!

The Return of the Cobra is currently available in print and digital format. Contact
Grace Under Pressure Publishing for more information.

The Ocean of Secrets by Eliza Crooks

The Ocean of Secrets is the third book in the Pegasus trilogy. At age fifteen, author Eliza Crooks anticipates a release date in early summer, 2025, completing the Pegasus narrative and bringing the adventures of the Stowaways to a conclusion.

Reunite with the Stowaways, as they take on new crew members, look back on some of their most exciting adventures, and embark on their deadliest mission yet! Will Belle face her nemesis one final time, and will there be a day of reckoning for the barbaric captain of the Cobra?

The Ocean of Secrets will soon be available at Grace Under Pressure Publishing.

Maristela by Eliza Crooks

Eliza first realized that she wanted to be an author after penning and illustrating a short story, "Maristela", for a school assignment, when she was quite young. The book was published and was the catalyst for the stories that later followed. Eliza's intention (as soon as she can find the time) is to rework the story of Maristela and present it as a children's board book.

To be made aware of when Maristela is available, visit Grace Under Pressure Publishing and ask to be notified.

Eliza's interests...

Other than writing her stories, Eliza is interested in many things: chess, art, music, songwriting, animals (the furrier, the better) and spending time with her little sister, Evie. She enjoys outdoor activities that involve bike riding, hammocks, hiking, and bonfires. Eliza is academically gifted, and is a member of her school's student council committee. Eliza is always up for a good debate.