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Amanda M. Thrasher

Amanda M. Thrasher

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Born in England, moved to Fort Worth, Texas, as a teen and reside there still. I'm the Author of the 'The Mischief Series' 'Mischief in the Mushroom Patch' and  'A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch' the third installment of this series is underway. 

'The Ghost of Whispering Willow' is a ghost mystery targeted toward 5th-7th grade readers, and is my most recent release. I really enjoyed writing this piece and hope that my readers relate to at least one of the characters in the book, without question, my favorite character is Margaret Rose. My latest novel 'The Greenlee Project' will be released in 2013, as will 'Sadie's Fairy Tea Party.'

I wrote a graphic novel for the Texas Municipal Education Center, about teen driving safety. Its part of the DRSR (Driving on the Right Side of the Road), titled - What If... A Story of Shattered Lives. It was adapted into a Reader's Theater. This script is about the consequences of drinking alcohol and driving and offers middle school students an opportunity to perform and use their voices to depict characters in this tragedy. Suitable for youth groups and clubs, as well as classroom instruction. Download: http://tmcec.com/DRSR/Readers_Theater  or http://bit.ly/Ym8ka5   For printed copies of the script please email: tmcec@tmcec.com

She Does Not Fear the Snow

She Does Not Fear the Snow

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<p><font color="#000000" face="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height:normal;">An Amazon #1 bestseller with 50+ glowing reviews. </span></font></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">Available in Kindle and print.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">From the very start of her faith autobiography, ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow’, author Bobbie Ann Cole reaches out across the page and endears herself to her reader. You will very quickly feel that you know her, and will be richer for the knowledge. </span></p><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;height:auto;"><div>She comes to Israel, seeking meaning and purpose for her life, following breast cancer and the demise of her long-standing marriage. There, God claims her and lays a trail of miracles that lead her from her native England to a new husband of faith in Atlantic Canada. <br />Though she is upfront about her ending, you’ll find yourself longing to learn the next step in her discovery of new love and deeper faith journey. This is one of those books you just can’t put down. Potentially, you’ll be following the twists and turns of her journey into the wee small hours. <br />‘A mysterious rug with a life-changing message, a Ruth-type love story, fascinating interactions with other believers, poetic descriptions of landscapes many native Canadians take for granted—and a message of God’s love and salvation,’ writes critic Margaret Welwood. ‘Bobbie Ann Cole’s story is a little too strange and untidy to be fiction. As a true story, it will leave you satisfied, yet wanting to know more.’ <br />‘Often times, life will take us to the end of our rope, leaving us helpless and at our wit’s end. Yet, even in such dire situations, our God is not helpless. He will bring in plentiful harvest – a harvest of renewal, hope, joy and happiness in our life,’ says Khamneithang Vaiphei. ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow is an incredible testimony that will have a profound impact on you.’ <br />If mystery, romance, women’s faith issues, the Jewish roots of Christianity, Christian living or outreach appeal to you, you will find much to enjoy.</div><div> </div></div>

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Second installment of The Mischief series, 'Mischief in the Mushroom Patch' is the first. Lily, Boris and Jack are back! The three friends are together again in this newest addition to the Mischief Series. A natural disaster has taken the elders by surprise, and the scientists are unprepared. Damage to the colony is inevitable! Can the Master Engineers devise a plan to save the colony before they lose their home? The fairies' Kick-a-Berry Match has been postponed as well, and the fairies must find new ways to entertain themselves until the pitch dries up. Along the way, they make a new friend named Pearle, and though she cannot walk, she can fly with ease. Valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork and perseverance will be learned as the fairies embark on their newest adventure.

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In A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch, Lilly and Boris These adorable characters learn what it means to be a team and the importance of being a team player.</div> <div class="actionsLinks" style="padding-top:10px;"><a class="popup" href="http://www.amazon.com/review/RSBQERYZQ1EUP/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1609764854#wasThisHelpful" style="color:rgb(153,102,51);padding-right:17px;margin-right:10px;background-image:url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/author-central/icon-offsite._V189385742_.gif);background-position:100% 50%;">Add a comment</a> <a class="popup" href="http://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/1609764854/" style="color:rgb(153,102,51);padding-right:17px;margin-right:10px;background-image:url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/author-central/icon-offsite._V189385742_.gif);background-position:100% 50%;">View this book's reviews on Amazon.com</a></div> </td> </tr><tr><td class="reviewNum underlinedRow" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;padding:15px 0px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(221,221,221);vertical-align:top;">2.</td> <td class="customerImage underlinedRow" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;padding:15px 0px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(221,221,221);vertical-align:top;"><img alt="no-photo-medium._V199355448_.jpg" border="0" height="80" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/author-central/no-photo-medium._V199355448_.jpg" width="80" /></td> <td class="underlinedRow" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;padding:15px 0px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(221,221,221);vertical-align:top;"> <div class="reviewedBy"><a class="popoverAnchor reviewer" href="https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/community/customer-reviews?ie=UTF8&amp;bookASIN=1609764854&amp;sort=posted-date-descending&amp;viewType=short&amp;index=default" style="color:#000000;padding-right:15px;background-image:url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/carrot._V192251235_.gif);font-weight:bold;">Caroline</a> reviewed <a class="title" href="http://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/books/book-detail-page?ie=UTF8&amp;bookASIN=1609764854" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch</a></div> <div class="foundHelpful">1 of 1 people found the following helpful</div> <div class="reviewInfo" style="padding-bottom:3px;padding-top:5px;"><img alt="stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" border="0" height="12" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" width="64" /> <span class="reviewTitle" style="font-weight:bold;">Read aloud delight!</span> May 9, 2011</div> <div>What an endearing story! It is fun for all ages and a delightful book to read aloud, as well! Don't miss the opportunity to share it with your children and grandchildren! The characters come alive and appeal to that child-like nature in all of us. 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Moran-bishop &quot;M.L. Moran&quot;</a> reviewed <a class="title" href="http://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/books/book-detail-page?ie=UTF8&amp;bookASIN=1609764854" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch</a></div> <div class="foundHelpful">1 of 1 people found the following helpful</div> <div class="reviewInfo" style="padding-bottom:3px;padding-top:5px;"><img alt="stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" border="0" height="12" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" width="64" /> <span class="reviewTitle" style="font-weight:bold;">Magical</span> November 20, 2010</div> <div>Having read Amanda Thrasher's first book in the Mushroom Patch series, I didn't think perfection could be made better. Yet in A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch we meet beautiful Pearle. Watch how Lily, Boris, Jack, Ivy, Rose and Pearle learn to work as a team. During what could have been a loss of their homes they pull together doing as much as young fairies can do to help their elders to save the Mushroom Patch from certain destruction. In this charming, whimsical, fun filled book Amanda Thrasher has made a true home run. Even as an adult I loved this book and I highly recommend it to a parent or grandparent to read to their little ones or an adult to recapture the meaning of what a glorious thing it is to allow the young ones be a part of the solution.<br /> Highly Recommended<a class="showLess" href="https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/community/customer-reviews?ie=UTF8&amp;bookASIN=1609764854&amp;sort=posted-date-descending&amp;viewType=short&amp;index=default" style="color:rgb(153,102,51);padding-left:12px;margin-top:5px;background-image:url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/author-central/chevron-left-icon._V188144407_.gif);background-position:0% 50%;"><span style="border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:dashed;">Show Less</span></a></div> <div class="actionsLinks" style="padding-top:10px;"><a class="popup" href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R1SR7OIPZBYO7E/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1609764854#wasThisHelpful" style="color:rgb(153,102,51);padding-right:17px;margin-right:10px;background-image:url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/author-central/icon-offsite._V189385742_.gif);background-position:100% 50%;">Add a comment</a> <a class="popup" href="http://www.amazon.com/product-reviews/1609764854/" style="color:rgb(153,102,51);padding-right:17px;margin-right:10px;background-image:url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/author-central/icon-offsite._V189385742_.gif);background-position:100% 50%;">View this book's reviews on Amazon.com</a></div> </td> </tr><tr><td class="reviewNum underlinedRow" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;padding:15px 0px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(221,221,221);vertical-align:top;">4.</td> <td class="customerImage underlinedRow" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;padding:15px 0px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(221,221,221);vertical-align:top;"><img alt="" border="0" height="72" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41AgU1M8QiL._SL72_.jpg" width="54" /></td> <td class="underlinedRow" style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;padding:15px 0px;border-bottom-width:1px;border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgb(221,221,221);vertical-align:top;"> <div class="reviewedBy"><a class="popoverAnchor reviewer" href="https://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/community/customer-reviews?ie=UTF8&amp;bookASIN=1609764854&amp;sort=posted-date-descending&amp;viewType=short&amp;index=default" style="color:#000000;padding-right:15px;background-image:url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/carrot._V192251235_.gif);font-weight:bold;">Sherrill S. Cannon</a> reviewed <a class="title" href="http://authorcentral.amazon.com/gp/books/book-detail-page?ie=UTF8&amp;bookASIN=1609764854" style="color:rgb(0,75,145);">A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch</a></div> <div class="foundHelpful">1 of 1 people found the following helpful</div> <div class="reviewInfo" style="padding-bottom:3px;padding-top:5px;"><img alt="stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" border="0" height="12" src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/x-locale/common/customer-reviews/stars-5-0._V192240867_.gif" width="64" /> <span class="reviewTitle" style="font-weight:bold;">Lilly, Boris and Jack return, with their new friend Pearle!</span> November 18, 2010</div> <div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:normal;">&quot;A Fairy Match in the Mushroom Patch&quot; by Amanda M. Thrasher is a wonderful sequel to her earlier book, &quot;Mischief in the Mushroom Patch&quot;. Lilly, Boris and Jack have matured a bit, and have found a new friend, Pearle, who steals our hearts as she gives rides to her friends on her chariot wheelchair. This delightful story combines wonderful life-lessons of working together, helping each other, and playing together as the fairies go to their &quot;class-schrooms&quot;, share &quot;fairy-cress sandwiches&quot;, play &quot;find a fairy&quot;, go &quot;leaf rafting&quot;, act out &quot;fairy-shrades&quot; and ultimately learn the values of friendship and teamwork in their &quot;fairy kick a berry&quot;match! What a great way to entertain children, while stretching their imaginations. I hope we see more of these darling fairlings!</span></div> <div> </div> <div>&quot;I fell in love with Jack, Boris, Lilly and all the other sweet characters in this charming story. The caring and gentle manner in which they approached the joys and challenges of life was refreshing. Boys and girls will come away from this story with a positive and encouraging way of relating to friends and life situations.&quot; - Kristi Lipscomb, Aledo, TX</div> <div> </div> <div>&quot;A truly enjoyable, whimsical tale. Lilly, Boris and Jack have won my heart. What will these precious little fairies do next? An adorable book that is certain to be a favorite for children and parents alike.&quot; -Barbara Prignano.</div> </td> </tr></tbody></table>