Melynda has a BA in Child Services and a BS in History, with minors in Psychology, Anthropology, Ancient Civilizations, and a certificate in Medieval Studies. Melynda enjoys playing role playing games, especially Dungeons and Dragons. The ability to change character and walk though another persons world, to see the character interact is amazing. Melynda a student of humanity. She is currently working on her Masters in mediation and counseling. Writing is her passion and she loves the opportunity to express her creativity.
<p>Mice & Spiders & Webs...Oh My! Is your child a good listener? Rosemary is a little girl who is worried about returning to school after her teacher warns the class that they would soon have some mice, spiders, and webs in the classroom. Could Rosemary have misunderstood something? How can mice and spiders and webs belong at school? Full of "Computer Speak," this story introduces young readers to basic computer terms in a delightful way! See if your child can discover the mystery of the misunderstood words, and learn about the fun of computers with Rosemary. This is the seventh rhyming children's book by this award-winning author, whose other bestselling books include My Fingerpaint Masterpiece, Manner-Man, Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, and Santa's Birthday Gift. Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won twenty-eight awards for her six previous rhyming books, and is also the author of seven published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called "a modern day Dr. Seuss" by GTMA Review. "I love to teach, and this book teaches basic computer terms in a fun way. I am retired and spend six months of the year with my husband of 55 years, traveling from coast to coast and sharing books along the way. I grew up in The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. , where my father was the manager. I'm the original Eloise!" Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon</p>
<div class="pcr7" style="padding-right:335px;margin-top:15px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:25px;"><div class="pc" style="width:631px;float:left;margin-right:30px;"><div><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;line-height:normal;font-size:small;margin-left:-5px;"><img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" width="64" alt="5.0 out of 5 stars" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" height="12" border="0" /> </span><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;line-height:normal;font-size:small;"></span><strong style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;line-height:normal;font-size:small;">Must read</strong><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;line-height:normal;font-size:small;">, </span>March 28, 2012 <span style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;margin-top:20px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;"><div class="mb30" style="margin-bottom:30px;"><div class="reviews"><div class="mt9 reviewText" style="margin-top:9px;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">Reviewed by Anne B. for ReadersFavorite.com<br /><br />The Weaver's Route by Melynda Caston Anthony Allen begins by introducing us to Samantha Devanger and her greyhound companion, Pip. Sam had an invitation from the Watcher Questor to train at the Amber Citadel in the ways of the weirding. She would not be a regular student but a special project and was required to cut all ties with her family.<br /><br />The Amber Citadel was located in Myos. The training center was mysterious and magical. The weeks stretched on as Sam waited to meet with the Questor. She spent her time exploring the grounds of the Citadel and dreaming about what life would have been like with the man she loved. The man she loved was an Elder at the Citadel and one that wielded great power. He was feared by the students but loved by Samantha. The couple soon found someone wanted to stop them from playing their part in prophecy.<br /><br />From the first page, The Weaver's Route wove a spell over me, holding me captive. I spent the day reading this delightful tome taking only short breaks. Allen has created a mysterious world that will please the most discriminating reader. Her characters are multifaceted and likable. Even the secondary characters are well developed and add much to the plot. The love between Valdamar/Lycenean and Samantha was strong. This reader could feel the yearning they had for each other. I enjoyed Henry and Sam's interaction. Alissa and Kenya played a small part in the beginning of the book, but they helped define Sam's character. While this is a fantasy, it is also a love story. In this case you cannot separate the two genres, for without the romance there is no fantasy and without the fantasy there is no romance. I could see Alexander falling in love with Sam from their first meeting, but she could only love Valdamar. The plot is wonderful with its twists, turns and surprises. I hope the author is going to make this into a series.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>