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Joseph Crisalli is an author, illustrator, designer and dealer of fine antiques. Best known for his popular fiction series for young people, The River Road Adventures, Vista Falls Junior High and Story Time, Joseph also co-wrote and illustrated The Emeritus Peabody Mysteries and has completed two works of literary fiction—The Garnet Red and The Cages of Marionneaux. An erstwhile actor and set designer, Joseph lives in the Historic District of McKinney, Texas with his West Highland White Terrier, Bertie.

The Emeritus Peabody Mysteries By Dennis Manning and Joseph Crisalli Illustrated by Joseph Crisalli A "peculiar" 19th century Pastor with an odd belief in healthy living through pickled foods solves hauntings in upstate New York. Pastor Peabody confronts wild tales of hauntings and monsters with science and common sense to get to the bottom of local mysteries. Intended for Middle School Children the stories provide humor and intrigue for kids. Find out how to order.

-Joseph is very fortunate to share his home with Bertram Wilberforce Wooster, also known as Bertie. Bertie is a four year old West Highland White Terrier who was rescued from Stillwater Oklahoma. Find out more about Bertie and how he made the move from Oklahoma to McKinney, Texas. -Bertie has his own web site now. There, with the help of his dad, he's able to tell stories about himself, display some pictures and links to animal rescue and dog related web sites!.

-Joseph's home, "The John W. Thomas House" was selected by producers at Home and Garden Television (HGTV) to appear on the network's popular program, Restore America in Episode 713. -The house was built in 1890 for the family of a prominent Texan, James Waller Thomas. Find out more about Mr. Thomas and his family. -Burlington Bertie Antiques Burlington Bertie Antiques offers the finest European and North American antiques--primarily focusing on Nineteenth-century painting, sculpture, exceptional clocks, mirrors and small furniture pieces as well as rare objects such as hand fans, hair ornaments, the art of papier mache and mercury glass.

-Have a look at Joseph's Portfolio at ArtWanted.com. There, you can find out how to buy a print of Joseph's Illustration work. -Joseph illustrated the book, Pump The Bear by Gisella Olivo Whittington. Read a Review of the book and find out how to order. -Read about Joseph's work in television by browsing his entry in the Internet Movie Database.

Chase Hall, perhaps the finest antique gallery in North Texas offers a beautiful collection of English and European furniture, lighting, art, crystal, china and silver, ceramics, mirrors and original artwork from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries. The shop's inventory also includes unusual antique pieces such as cameras, tools, boots and riding accessories as well as new decorator items including table runners, throws, holiday decor and pillows. Lissa and Terry Rogers' incredible knack for finding the unique and truly lovely makes a visit to Chase Hall a must if you're in the McKinney area. You can contact Terry and Lissa Rogers by phone at 972 548 1344 or visit the shop at 205 E. Virginia Street on the historic McKinney town square. The Rogers also welcome you to look at their web site, chasehall.com.

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