Just Between Sam and Me
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A purr-fect tale
of friendship and courage
for 8 to 12-year-olds
"Powerful story ... documents with precision and realistic detail in a manner most books about bullying don’t begin to touch. Satisfying twist on bullying, victims, and how divisions are created in a group ... realistic, invaluable lessons."
– D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer,
Midwest Book Review
"I urge every school district to make this book part of their school library."
– Peggy McAloon, Author and Blogger,
Peggy’s Hope 4 U
"... wholesome, heart-filled, and simply lovely read."
–Tonja Drecker, Author
of friendship and courage
for 8 to 12-year-olds
"Powerful story ... documents with precision and realistic detail in a manner most books about bullying don’t begin to touch. Satisfying twist on bullying, victims, and how divisions are created in a group ... realistic, invaluable lessons."
– D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer,
Midwest Book Review
"I urge every school district to make this book part of their school library."
– Peggy McAloon, Author and Blogger,
Peggy’s Hope 4 U
"... wholesome, heart-filled, and simply lovely read."
–Tonja Drecker, Author
"The book isn't just about bullying. The authors dive into the complexities of family dynamics, school pecking orders, coming of age, and small-town life."
_ Gina R. Mitchell, Blogger "My daughters and I enjoyed reading this book together. It brought up many conversations for us as a family about bullying ..." – Jessica Adams, Author "... held the attention of my 10-yr old who is in 5th grade. I saw her glued to the text. ... a book my child WANTED to read & ASKED to read." – Matthew Gardner, Amazon reader |
"... characters are believable and relatable. The story brought me along a roller coaster of emotions."
– Barbara Ann Mojica, Author. Blogger Little Miss History Series "My daughter who is in 5th grade enjoyed the book and I was able to use the story to teach her about self-esteem, her changing body and what to do when she is being bullied or seeing someone being bullied." – 2Washington, Amazon reader " ... tale of triumph which strikes the perfect balance between humans and beloved pets ... I really like the care with which the setting is established - I want to live in Spring Hope!" – Jane Allen Tobia, Amazon reader |
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Take a photo walk with author Cat Michaels through Sam's small-town America
Take a photo walk with author Cat Michaels through Sam's small-town America
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