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Kelly Komm

Kelly Komm

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Kelly Komm was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia but grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. At age nine she met a local author and was smitten with the career. She has been writing ever since. She holds a diploma in Creative Writing and earned it along with a certificate of merit applauding her creative endeavours. In September2008, her debut novel Sacrifice, won Premier Book Awards Best Fantasy Novel of the Year for 2008.

Manner-Man

Manner-Man

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<p>&quot;I am strong, and my flash is bright, And I will defend you and make things all right.&quot; 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 &quot;To the Rescue&quot;, helping children learn about sharing and warning about not 'hitting with words.' He teaches that if someone starts pushing, just shout out &quot;not nice!&quot; 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 &quot;a modern day Dr.Seuss&quot; - GMTA Review. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon</p>

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<p><strong>Mystical and rich with vivid description, 5 stars</strong></p> <p>After her parents are slaughtered by the evil Garshu, young Nell is raised by Garick, a wise elf who shelters her and protects her from danger by passing her off as an elf child. Until the day Nell discovers the truth. She is Human, a race that is thought to be nearly extinct. </p> <p>Accompanied by Garick and a band of fascinating characters, Nell sets off on a perilous journey to rid the world of the bloodthirsty Garshulan soldiers, to destroy once and for all the Garshula and their nests, and to find justice for her parents’ death. </p> <p>Kelly Komm’s writing is lyrical, moving and engaging. Mystical and rich with vivid description, <strong><em>Sacrifice</em></strong> is a mix of fantasy and adventure that will keep you turning the pages until the very last one. It is one of those rare finds, and although it is marketed as young adult fiction, even adult readers will enjoy this entertaining novel. I certainly did. </p> <p>~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a freelance journalist, book reviewer and editor. She is also the author of three bestselling novels set in Canada, including the “compelling “ and “beautiful” <em>Whale Song</em>, the high-octane thriller <a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com/the-river"></a><em>The River</em> and the sizzling psychic suspense <em>Divine Intervention</em>. </p> <p>You can visit her website at <a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com/"><font color="#800080">www.cherylktardif.com</font></a></p> <p>======================================================================</p> <p><strong>Read It!, 5 stars</strong></p> <p>The novel &quot;Sacrifice&quot; by Kelly Komm is compelling.  You forget you're <span class="quoted1">reading a book, as Cantro is a believable land, alive with characters that </span><span class="quoted1">are also easy to believe as being real.  At times humorous, the narrative</span><br /><span class="quoted1">contains some surprises &amp; unexpected plot twists all set within the </span><span class="quoted1">collective harsh reality of staying alive.  I can't wait for her next </span>book.</p> <p>-Harris Christian, freelance book and concert reviewer</p>