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Welcome to the
website of Penny Zeller, author of Hollyhocks.
Little Naniekyns
has severe food allergies to most of the plants and leaves in the forest.
Her food choices are limited to grass blades while her friends enjoy various
different forest delicatessens. Join Naniekyns and her friends, June-Bug
and Aunt RudyBee, as they attempt to find a delicious food that Naniekyns can
eat without having an allergic reaction. Travel on an adventure where the
well-crafted text and enchanting illustrations will captivate audiences of all
ages.

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Summary:
How can the man
Andi loved and shared her life with for last twenty-five years no longer
care for her? Faced with the difficult decision of staying in or leaving
her marriage, what will Andi choose?
Excerpt:
"Andi drove
away from the house, watching it recede in the rearview mirror. The
Christmas lights her husband, Ross, had recently hung dangled from the
eaves and the driveway was cleared of last night's heavy Wyoming
snowstorm. This was the home she had lived in for a large portion of her
life, the home into which she had poured so much of her heart and soul.
Yet Andi didn't
know where she was going as she sped down the winding drive, only that
she had to get away.
Life with Ross
had become too painful.
As she turned
onto the main road then rounded the bend in the road, she could still
see the smoke rising out of the chimney from the fireplace they had
saved for months to build. The river rock surrounding the fireplace
alone had cost a bundle but it hadn't mattered for the house had always
been warm.
It was lately
that hearts had grown cold..." |
What's being said about "Hollyhocks"...
A
delightful story with many appealing characters, which will be sure to
find a special place in the hearts of children dealing with allergies.
Ms. Zeller is not afraid to write about the difficulties children can
encounter in their lives. -Christine Valentine, author
It is a joy to see a heart-felt dream become a reality. This
happens in Penny Zeller's delightful tale of three wee creatures.
Two friends with love and determination search of a solution to
Naniekyn's problem. The illustrations cleverly depict the problem
and the search. -Barbara Dafoe, former teacher
Zeller discusses allergies, a growing topic of today's society, in a
delightful storybook format. Her charming story relays the serious
message about allergic reactions in an understanding and empathetic
manner. Her story combined with vivacious illustrations will
certainly hold children spellbound. As a Mom, a must read! -
Rita Akin, field of social sciences and mother of two
What is being said about
"The Decision"...
Reviews:
"The theme of The Decision
is an all-too-familiar situation known to many couples, but the conclusion is
positive and uplifting. Penny's gift of sharing from the heart is most
inspiring."--Betty L. Alden
"Sometimes we all have hard
decisions to make. The Decision is excellent because it illustrates how
to bring about a happy ending to a difficult decision."--R.M. Brown
"Penny Zeller's, The Decision,
is a book of enduring love, a love that stands the test of time and major life
changes. A love we can only hope to be blessed with in our lifetime. Penny never
ceases to amaze me with her diverse talent, from children's books to history and
romance. She is a very gifted writer."--Kim Ordahl
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