Adventures of Maddie and Kelsie
Mr. E.B.'s Surprise Visit
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Once upon a time there was an old ranch house in Kinston, North Carolina, that had been vacant for almost a year. It was at that time in the late 20th Century when Bud and Jan bought the house and moved in with their little dog. The yard was set on a small hill, and there was a huge magnolia tree in front of the house. “Why don’t we make a little garden area around the big tree,” said Bud. So they designed a small stone wall, three layers high, around the pretty tree. Bud had a great idea and exclaimed, “Let’s put our stone turtle right in the middle of the garden under the tree.” “That would look terrific, and then we can plant some flowers all around it,” said Jan. Bud put the heavy turtle in the wheelbarrow and pushed it around to the front yard, and the two of them lifted the turtle out of the wheelbarrow, and they put the big stone in the garden. The chiseled creature looked magnificent. It resembled a prehistoric turtle. Shortly after Bud and Jan placed the turtle under the magnolia tree, one of their new neighbors stopped by their house to say hello. “I love turtles,” exclaimed their new neighbor, “and I couldn’t help admiring the stone turtle and the garden’s artistic beauty.” Unbeknownst to Jan and Bud, there was another family who had also noticed the big turtle. It was a rabbit family. While Jan and Bud were working in the garden, the rabbits were observing them. As soon as Bud and Jan went back in the house, one of the little bunnies hopped over to the garden and remarked, “Wow, look at that turtle! Wouldn’t that make a nice hideout? We can burrow a hole underneath and connect it up to Bunnyland in the Kindly Kingdom.” All of the bunnies thought the idea was fabulous!
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Anyone with an imagination will enjoy this heartwarming account of two little sisters who spent a weekend with their great aunt and uncle. The book contains original artwork by the author, plus actual letters written by Maddie and Kelsie. It's a refreshing story detailing how this trip was made special for these two young girls. Although the novel describes a specific holidlay, it can be enjoyed all year round by the entire family.
About the Author
Janice has been married to her husband Roy for 24 years. Together they have four children and nine grandchildren. Janice graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Law Sciences from Davenport University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is retired and actively participates in community affairs as a coordinator and volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Inc., in Kinston, NC. Her hobbies include music and art. Currenly, she is involved in the music ministry at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Kinston, NC, where she plays the piano every Sunday morning at Mass. She also is the organist twice a month at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kinston, NC. In addition, she is a member of the Jubilation Ringers, a handbell choir, at the FIrst Presbyterian Church, Kinston, NC. Janice was a freelance court reporter for more then 38 years before accepting a teaching position as Lenoir Community College, Kinston, NC, in 1999. From January 1999 until December 2007, she was Program Head and Instructor of the Court Reporting and Captioning Program at that institution. While employed for the community college, she authored an online course entitled, "The Complete Court Reporter" Court Procedures for Stenograph, Inc., in Elmhurst, Illinois. When she was in high school, she and her best friend, Ruby Reed, wrote the high school alma mater. This is Janice's first book publication.