Böcker av Elizabeth Slenker

Everyone has hopes and dreams as a child. Some children are better able to realize their dreams because of their family and economic conditions. Some children dream big, but due to circumstances in life have to scale down their ambitions and settle for less than they had hoped. Some children have a bleak future because of social, environmental and economic situations, but in spite of these adversities are able to overcome these obstacles and live meaningful, productive lives. This is a story of a young girl in the direst of conditions - an orphan, stuck in an inner city social service system, often moved from one place to another, unwanted and with no one to advocate for her welfare. She has good fortune fall upon her and makes the best use of her new found luck, until she gets caught in a trafficking ring, and has to use all her wit to confront what happens next.

Living with a dog is a great pleasure. Living with two who are totally opposite each other in practically everything they do is double fun. The antics of the dogs in this book are based on fact. As an artist it has been a pleasure to compile the paintings to go with the dialogue.

A Special Life JourneyHaving a therapy animal is a very rewarding experience that leads one down unexpected, unimagined paths. How enriching it is to bring happiness and love to the life of others.

Boston terriers are adaptable, smart little dogs, quick to learn with love, praise, affection, and lots of treats. Only someone who has shared a home with a Boston terrier can comprehend its love and devotion and appreciate its genuine zest for life, its occasional puzzling antics, and random streaks of stubbornness. This book is the story of Belle, Elizabeth's most recent Boston terrier. This very self-willed puppy has a completely unique agenda of how to live life totally different from any other dog that has resided in this household. With love and praise in spite of her absolute determination to get her way, Belle has turned out to be a wonderful companion. All the illustrations in this book are based on the Boston terriers raised by the author.