The Legend of the Abominable Huckleberry: (or) The Practically True Story of How the Huckleberry Railroad Got its Name (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781466427044)

Michael J. Thorp is a storyteller and broadcaster. His first book, "The Great, Great Lakes Trivia Test" was released in 2010. He is the host and writer of the "Huckleberry Radio Hour," an Emmy award-winning live radio variety show produced at the Genesee County Park's historic Crossroads Village, near Flint, Michigan. The Abominable Huckleberry was created as a character on the radio show. Thorp, who earned a BA in history from the University of Michigan-Flint, has been a television news anchor, disc jockey and television/radio talk show host. Thorp lives in Flint with his wife, Ginny. They have two daughters, Libby (married to T.J.), and Ella.