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Jacky Rom

Jacky Rom

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British Drama Teacher turned Author Jacky Rom releases her first Children’s Novel on 26th April 2009.

After many years of writing plays she was just about to turn 50 and had the urge to write her first Novel. Escaping off to the Caribbean she wrote the first of a series of five books called; The Amazing Adventures of Starr. Book 1 is called “The Missing Extra”.

It is a Mystery Novel for 9 o 11 yr old girls full of intrigue and suspense.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>

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The Sun

🔗 http://www.local.thesun.co.uk/view/The-Amazing-Adventures-of-Starr/1215522492/uk/

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;" align="center"><font face="Calibri"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;">“It was brilliant”</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;"> Maddie Stevenson <strong>Age: 10</strong></span></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;" align="center"><font face="Calibri"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;">“It was like a real detective story, it was really good”</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;"> Katie Thomas <strong>Age: 12</strong></span></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;" align="center"><font face="Calibri"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;">“I think it was really good, I enjoyed it”</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;"> Charlotte French <strong>Age: 9</strong></span></font></p> <p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;text-align:center;" align="center"><font face="Calibri"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;">“It was fabulous”</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;"> Rebecca French <strong>Age: 10</strong></span></font></p> <p></p>