Karen Cove

Karen Cove

About

Karen Cove is a writer and elementary school teacher whose expertise is in language arts and creative writing.  She is an accomplished Wisconsin freelance writer with many articles published in local magazines and newspapers.  Karen and her husband reside in Sherwood, Wisconsin along with their dog Poppet where she  skillfully combines imaginative characters and educational themes for readers of all ages within her children's story books. Her love of art and character creation is beautifully captured through her book illustrations.

The Kurdish Connection

The Kurdish Connection

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<p><strong>KURDISH SCAVENGERS UNCOVER A CACHE OF NERVE GAS IN IRAQ AND OFFER THEM TO KURDISH FIGHTERS IN TURKEY. THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BEDLAM ALPHA TEAM MUST SECURE THE WEAPONS BEFORE THEY CAN BE USED.</strong></p><p>&quot;<strong>You must swear by Allah never to say a word of what I'm going to tell you. </strong><strong>This is the most important secret. Ever!&quot;</strong></p><p><em>In their daily struggle for survival, Iraqi Kurdish scavengers uncover a cache of chemical weapons. They offer the weapons to fellow Kurdish rebels in Turkey and Syria to assist in their quest to free an imprisoned leader and create a unified homeland. After receiving a tip from an unlikely source, the newly formed Special Operations Bedlam team is called to arms! </em></p><p><em>Travel with Craig Cameron and his international team on their covert operation as they weave their way through war-torn regions seeking to locate and recover the weapons before they can be used to cause irreparable harm and instigate a world crisis. </em></p><p><em>The odds are stacked against them. Can they manage to keep their operation hidden and prevent further clashes before it's too late?</em></p><p>&quot;The Kurdish Connection--a compelling read. A story of friendship, danger and intrigue.&quot;--<em>Ann Everett, Amazon Best Selling Author.</em></p><p>..&quot;. Randall's authentic voice adds a powerful push to keep a reader turning the pages.&quot; --<em>Janet Taylor-Perry, author of The</em><em> Raiford</em><em> Chronicles, The Legend of</em><em> Draconis</em><em> Saga, and April Chastain Intrigues.</em></p><p>&quot;Topical - Engaging - Intriguing - Powerful ... A real page turner.&quot;--<em>Rikon Gaites</em><em>, author of Mummy's Little Soldier and Darius</em><em> Odenkirk</em><em>.</em></p><p>..&quot;. Randall Krzak brings his wealth of experience living in this troubled part of the world and his military knowledge to bear in this exciting story...&quot;--<em>John L.</em><em> DeBoer</em><em>, author of When the Reaper Comes.</em></p><p>..&quot;. a journey full of history, suspense, intrigue, and action...a MUST READ for all!&quot;--<em>Les Stahl, Retired</em> NSA Executive.</p><p>..&quot;. Readers need to fasten their seatbelts for a fast-paced tale made believable by a writer who knows what he's writing about.&quot;--<em>Preston</em><em> Holtry</em><em>, author of the Morgan</em><em> Westphal</em><em> mystery series and the</em><em> Arrius</em><em> trilogy (forthcoming).</em></p><p>&quot;A behind the scenes story, ripped from today's headlines deepening the reader's understanding of an ancient strife ... filled with the sights and smells of the market place and secret meetings, the reader is admitted to the secret heart, the desperate longings of those that must fight and win, or see continued subjugation by their masters...&quot;<em>--Oliver F. Chase, author of Camelot Games, </em>Levant Mirage, Blind Marsh, and Marsh Island.</p>

Story Behind The Book

'Poppet Goes to School' is the third book in the 'Poppet the Dog' series. In this book, Poppet experiences many of the same feelings and emotions surrounding going to school that young children face today. Afraid and unsure, she follows Mrs. Wilson and begins attending classes at the 'Keep 'M Thinking Dog Academy'. Once there Poppet discovers that school is fun and exciting. She meets new friends and enjoys learning puppy manners under the gentle guidance of her teacher, Nita. While attending school, Poppet makes two new friends that she becomes very close to. Unfortunately, due to circumstances no one could predict, Poppet has to say goodbye to her friends. They move to different towns and begin new chapters in their lives, leaving Poppet behind. Poppet discovers that, even though it is sad when friends move away, there are new friends to be made and more new adventures to experience. A delightful surprise is in store for Poppet in this book, one that takes her back to the country town where she was born and rekindles old family ties. 'Poppet Goes to School' is a great book to read to youngsters who are heading off to school for the first time. It creates discussion opportunities for parents and children to talk about their feelings and concerns using a delightful and engaging story.

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