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This book is intended to motivate children of all ages to perform well on tests be it a class spelling test, or a state standardized test. In an era of testing and high accountability, it is important for us to not lose sight of seeing things from a childs perspective. Light-hearted, kid - friendly language and expressive poetry is used to share a childs typical testing anxiety experience.

Sophies Gift from the Fairies is a magical journey for the imagination that plants a seed for developing an awareness of nature and how we connect and interact with all life. A marvelous message to give and share!

Poetry, to me, is an elegant bridge that God uses to lead usaway from the numbness of the familiar into the amazement ofHis awesome love and grace. He used the Psalms to reveal magnificent truths about Himselfto man, and we have been blessed by those songs of love forthousands of years. When He finds a yielded, available vessel who is open to helpshepherd His little flock through the minefield of this valley of tears, He will use that instrument to pour out precious and pricelessgems to bless their pilgrimage Home, and in the process, rejoicetheir souls. Shirley Gutierez is just such a conduit of the Master's loving touch. Having fought many a battle down here herself, and found Hisvictory to be sweet, now she shares with you -- or better said, nowHe shares with you through her -- through her poetic gifts, truths thatwill equip you to see His marvelous light in the midst of your owndarkness or your own vexing valleys. Some would-be poets write "e;poetry"e; just for the sake of writing poems. Not so with Shirley Gutierez. This dear saint allows theHoly Spirit to use her to speak truth through her words thatlifts the veil and carries the reader beyond the shallows of mere logic, reason orraw emotion. I think the two words that best describe this giftto the Body of Christ, the book you hold in your hand, are anointed and inspired. See for yourself;you are in for one blessed encounter with grace, regardless of where your finger might land in this volume. "e;We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence ofthe power may be of God and not of us"e; 2 Cor. 4:7. This is the oneverse that comes to mind when thinking about this sister and herwork. That "e;Treasure"e; inside her has been allowed to use thatearthen vessel for His pleasure and His glory as He touches your heart. Someone has said that poetry is "e;plucking at the heartstrings and making beautiful melodies with it."e; May you enjoy the music of herpoetry, and may that sweet music draw you ever closer to the One who poured them all out through her, for you. Dr. Charles BrowningChristian TherapistOrange Conty, CaliforniaSeptember, 2012

On May 8, 1902, Mt. Pele on the West Indies island of Martinique near the seaport town of St. Pierre erupted in a cloud of gas and fire in one of the most awesome and destructive pyrotechnic displays ever offered by nature. Four minutes later, thirty thousand citizens lay dead or dying, andthe town engulfed in flames. Mother Nature was not entirely to blame for this disaster. In truth, the real culprits were the rather more deplorable traits found in Human Nature. If not for the dishonesty and corruption of officials who placed politics, greed, and racial intolerance above the welfare of the people, this devastating catastrophe did not have to happen. The Last Moon remains true to historical facts and personal testimonies. The main characters presented in this novel are either composites of real individuals who lived in Martinique prior to the eruption or actual people who influenced the turn of events. Also historically genuine are the Creole language, clothing, mix of races, diversified lifestyles, corrupt politics, racial discrimination, whorehouses, blackmagic, clergy, plantations, waterfront, plagues, floods, earthquakes, tidal-waves, lava and mud flows, volcanic eruptions, foreignships, deadly snakes, mutant insects, lush topography, and the before-and-after sequence of the 1902 tragedy. Dramaticallycaptured in this exotic saga are acts of friendship, forbidden love, lust, pride, gluttony, cruelty, corruption, mass murder, bravery, sacrifice, survival, faith, and hope. Book ReviewVery highly recommended for community library historical fiction collections.A riveting read from first page to last, "e;The Last Moon"e; is a novel set against the 1902 eruption of Mount Pelee on the West Indies island of Martinique that resulted in the death of some thirty thousand people and the seaport town of St. Pierre consumed by fire. An impressive historical novel, author DeAnn Lubell has paid careful attention to detail and accuracy with respect to historical facts including the Creole language spoken there, the culture, lifestyles, geography, and the geological phenomena that occur with respect to the eruption of a volcano. Against this superbly presented background is an engaging story of lust, greed, corruption, and murder, as well as friendship, love, sacrifice, faith, hope -- and survival. Deftly written from beginning to end, and available in both a hardcover and a softcover edition, "e;The Last Moon"e; is very highly recommended for community library historical fiction collections. Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)Dear DeAnnI just finished reading THE LAST MOON, and I'm so impressed with your wonderful book! The research you must have done is overwhelming with attention to such detail. I loved Yvette, such a strong and interesting character! You took me back in time and to a place I've never been, but allowed me to experience it as though I was actually there. I'm still dusting the volcanic ash off myself! Congratulations to you for a beautifully written story! THE LAST MOON was a masterpiece!...Dee WambaughTHE LAST MOONReaderTestimonies:1. A riveting read. The Last Moon is a novel set against the 1902 eruption of Mount Pele on the West Indies island of Martinique that resulted in the death of some thirty thousand people and the seaport town of St. Pierre consumed by fire - an impressive historical novel, author DeAnn Lubell has paid careful attention to detail and accuracy with respect to historical facts including the Creole language spoken there, the culture, lifestyles, geography, and the geological phenomena that occur with respect to the eruption of a volcano. Deftly written from beginning to end. The Last Moon is very highly recommended for community library historical fiction collection. Midwest Book Review2.

Maggie Calahan's favorite saying is, "e;get a grip."e; Her friends describe her as an independent woman, sure of her place in this world. All of this comes into question, when she meets Julian. Maggie finds herself drawn to him in spite of all the reasons she shouldn't. Years of shielding her heart helps her keep her feet on the ground as she goes about her very ordinary life. Her letters to Julian, tell him who she is, where she has been and where she hopes she is going. Maggie's story will be familiar to the reader. They will see themselves in her challenges and dreams and hopes.

Out of My League is a compelling story of letting go of the past in order to grow into the future. At its center is a couple, two worlds apart, who find themselves facing decisions that challenge their independence, their commitments, and their way of life. Neither knew that a single trip to the library packed the potential to change them both forever. Consumed by ambition, J.P. Ralston has control over everything in his reach. A successful law practice, any woman he desires, and total social freedom. A sudden turn of events has J.P. scrambling for parental rights as he is forced to come to terms with remnants of past mistakes. In the midst of the chaos, one woman threatens to strip the jurisdiction hes come to know as his own life. Samira Cartwright is a young widow, raising her daughters, completely content in the world shes created for herself. Safe from relationships and social agendas, Samiras days are immersed in family affairs and managing the business of the Maple Street Library. One visitor awakens her spirit in ways shed banished from memory. Samira suddenly finds herself longing for companionship and dreaming of the man who dared to make her whole again. Out of My League is so real readers will find their own lives etched in the pages. Love never makes a wrong choice. Yet surrendering what has always been to seek what might yet be is the challenge of a lifetime.

Background on TommyTommy had just had his eighth birthday party. Hardly any of his friends had come. For several weeks, Tommy had been acting strange and some of his friends were not playing with him anymore. He was quiet and didnt talk much He always. Seemed &.that something on his mind usually he dust sat under the big tree on the playground and stared off into space. The MonstersIn the neither world of darkness, a monster waited. He waited for night. He had found a child who was afraid of the dark. The monster fed upon fear. The child always kept a light on in his room o the monster couldnt get to him. The only way to reach him was through his dreams. So the monster would wait until the child was asleep. Then he would enter his dreams and make him afraid. The monster would feed on that feat and grow stronger. When he had grown strong enough, he could enter the light and take the childs life force. Then the monster could survive on that life force until he found another child who was afraid. The only way the monster could he stopped was if the child over came his fear. Then the monster would die. Only then would the children of this world be safe. So the monster waited.