Little Skiff's Moving Adventures

Moving can be a scary time for children - leaving all things familiar for the unknown.  Little Skiff's Moving Adventures is one book that may help elevate these fears.

Little Skiff, an active adventurous Sheltie is well loved by his family, but when it comes time to leave his cold Alaska home for the heat of Arizona, he has his doubts.  What about his friends Denali the husky lead dog and Kerrie the caribou?  Soon the children convince Skiff that Arizona will be filled with new friends and fun and off they go.

I enjoyed how the author Dany Pierard-Deviche has broken this book up into sections.  The beginning shows Skiff's Alaskan life, she then smoothly transitions into his move to Arizona - it's like getting two stories in one!

Kids will love the adventures Skiff has and will look forward to his reactions of living in the exact opposite climate of Arizona. 

This book is written by Skiff's point of view which draws you into the story.  The simple illustrations are the perfect companion to this wonderful and exciting story.

Check out Little Skiff's Moving Adventures at; http://littleskiffbooks.com/

Available on Amazon

Feel the Heat - Body Heat

Summer may be over but that doesn't mean the heat is.  Brenda Novak burns up the pages in her latest novel, Body Heat.

Sophia St. Claire has been appointed Chief of Police in her small hometown of Bordertown, Arizona.  But not everyone wants her in this lofty position.  Sophia is determined to prove herself worthy after twelve illegal aliens are shot at point-blank range by a mysterious killer.

As Sophia diligently scours the crime seen, a Department 6 hired gun, Roderick Guerrero shows up to lend a hand.  Things begin to heat up as Sophia recognizes this handsome man as the high school guy she once stood up.  Rod immediately feels the same attraction to Sophia as he did in school, but with his estranged father, Bruce, two half-brothers and a bitter, angry and hateful step-mother nipping at his heels, Rod has his hands full and refuses to give into the pressure.

The heat continues as two locals are murdered and rumors begin to swirl from Sophia's shaded past.  Can Sophia put aside her feelings for Rod and her stepfather?  Will the killer be closer than she thinks?  Find out in Brenda Novak's Body Heat.

If you love a good, steamy mystery, Body Heat is a must read.  Novak once again plots an engaging tale with romance, suspense and action cleverly weaved in.

Check out Body Heat at; http://www.brendanovak.com/ also available on amazon.com or anywhere books are sold.

Little Skiff Copes with Valley Fever

Little Skiff, a two year old Sheltie, has a great life with his family in Arizona. He runs and plays with the kids and loves his adventures off his leash. Skiffs favourite time of the year is monsoon season when the strong winds kick up all sorts of tantalizing smells as Skiff is busy digging in the ground – that is until Skiff develops a weird cough and hurts his knee. What will the vet find? Will Skiff be okay?

Little Skiff Copes with Valley Fever by Dany Pierard-Deviche is a wonderful little chapter book that helps children deal with sickness. Skiff’s narrative voice in the face of illness, and the unique balance of fiction and non-fiction makes this book a wonderfully educational read.
The illustrations are simple and sweet and only add to the unique flavour of the story. The end of the book shows actually photos of Skiff’s x-rays as well as a glossary of words.

For more information or to order a copy of Little Skiff Copes with Valley Fever check out their web site at; http://www.FiveStarPublications.comittleskiff/index.html