About
Marva Dasef is a writer living in the Pacific Northwest. Retired from thirty-five years in the software industry, she has now turned her energies to writing fiction, most recently YA fantasy. She finds it a much more satisfying occupation. She lives with her husband and fat cat in the city in which she was born.
She has published more than thirty-five stories in a variety of print and on-line publications, and several appeared in ‘Best of’ anthologies. Sam’s Dot Publishing released her YA Science Fiction novella, "First Duty," and her fantasy collection, "The Seven Adventures of Cadida."
As a self-publisher, she has three books available in ebook and on Amazon print (and other stores). Check her website for all publications and links.
Description
<p>"I am strong, and my flash is bright, And I will defend you and make things all right." These are the magic words to call upon Manner-Man - a superhero who can help control bullies and teach children ways to be considerate of others. Manner-Man arrives, shouting "To the Rescue", helping children learn about sharing and warning about not 'hitting with words.' He teaches that if someone starts pushing, just shout out "not nice!" Meet the children who form the Manner-Man team and find out how to join! Manner-Man incorporates messages and characters found within some of Cannon's earlier books - helping children learn how to cope with bullies and look within themselves for their inner superhero! This is the fifth rhyming children's book by this award-winning author whose other bestselling books include Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys and Santa's Birthday Gift. Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won a dozen awards for her four previous rhyming books and is also the author of six published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called "a modern day Dr.Seuss" - GMTA Review. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon</p>
Story Behind The Book
In researching Persian mythology for another, lightly humorous book for younger kids, I found some great mythological characters I wanted to use, but they were too darned dangerous. I wrote this book to take advantage of the neat things I found.