Debut Novel
“The main characters are clouds? I’m not sure even Pixar could pull that off, but Jerry Havlicek does in this exceptional middle-grade book. It’s science (climate) themed, smartly written, action-packed, and loaded with fun characters, not just the clouds but squirrels and other cute critters. A remarkable achievement and a memorable story.”
–David Aretha, award-winning children’s book author
“Featuring heartwarming friendships, talking animals and clouds, and
thrilling quests across time and space, No Time for Clouds is the perfect book for preteen adventure fans. Jerry Havlicek has woven a fast-paced yarn that draws you in and keeps you engaged.
Each character is well-developed, with quirky personality traits that are bound to entertain readers. Overall, it’s a fantastic book for young adventure readers!”
—Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review
Stormy, a sentient cumulus cloud, is torn from his parents when they are launched through time’s unpredictable currents. He discovers that survival depends on the unexpected kindness of unlikely friends.
Guided by Crystal, a cirrus cloud, and Albury, an eccentric squirrel, Stormy is supported by a community of woodland creatures, from Carl the crow to a tribe of resourceful chipmunks. Each friend offers wisdom, a moment of shelter, or an important insight that keeps him moving toward his ultimate goal: reuniting with his cloud family.
No Time for Clouds combines a time travel adventure with a celebration of friendship and explores how compassion can bridge seemingly impossible distances—whether across time, space, or between different states of consciousness. This suspenseful story shows that no journey is undertaken solo, and no cloud travels alone.
“No Time for Clouds has action, romance, suspense. I love the play on words, puns, and humor. I’d like to know what happens to Stormy and Crystal.”
—Cynthia Kapsch, high school counselor and former teacher