Breakfast with Garland McFarland

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Breakfast with Garland McFarland book cover, illustrated by Jessica Hsieh

Written by Terry Melo · Illustrated by Jessica Hsieh

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About the book

The idea of Breakfast with Garland McFarland began the morning Terry Melo's family had a graveside breakfast picnic to celebrate their dear friend, Mr. Garland, a member of their church and who shared his experience as a U.S. Army ambulance driver during WW1.

Their very young daughter Rachel enjoyed getting his attention in the pew behind them each Sunday and so a sweet relationship began between them. This book is to remember his friendship with their family and to honor his service of valor during the Great War.

About the author

Author

Terry Melo

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Terry Melo is a retired teacher from Montgomery County Public Schools and volunteers as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and for the American Red Cross at Walter Reed Military Medical Center.
Illustrator

Jessica Hsieh

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Jessica Hsieh is a high school student from Montgomery County, Maryland. She hopes to share the profound power of art as a bridge to healing and emotional understanding.

Bibliographic Information

Title
Breakfast with Garland McFarland
Author
Terry Melo
Illustrator
Jessica Hsieh
Publisher
Politics and Prose
Published
September 1, 2026
ISBN
9781624296017
Pages
24
Ages
0–12 years
Subjects
Juvenile Fiction / Family / General Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
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