Overview
After carrying their story around for years, a mother and daughter share their personal recollection of a tornado hitting their hometown. Sally was in the middle of the storm, and Mary, her daughter, was across town on the other end of the phone. Experience their heart-wrenching account as Mary received what she thought would be the last phone call from her mother.
Full Product Details
Author: Sally Lovell ,
Mary Lovell
Publisher: Orange Hat Publishing
Imprint: Orange Hat Publishing
Dimensions:
Width: 12.70cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 20.30cm
Weight: 0.145kg
ISBN: 9781645380658
ISBN 10: 1645380653
Pages: 126
Publication Date: 18 August 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A powerful account of how love of family and community can triumph in the most difficult of circumstances. - Jerod Santek, Artistic Director, Write On, Door County I could truly feel the terror of that night, the joy of being reunited with loved ones, and the tremendous strength of the community after such a traumatic event. - Sara Lenz, Owner-Creative Canvases with Sara More than a story about disaster, Sally and Mary beautifully convey a message of hope that comes from the love and support of both family and community. It's perfect for any classroom or library! - Kara Rosium, Principal of Saint Ann Catholic Parish The tornado destroyed the Lovells' Wisconsin home, but it could not destroy their spirit. - William Greenleaf, author of The Tartarus Incident
Author Information
Sally Lovell has worked in the field of education for more than 30 years. She has taught and tutored at the elementary, middle and high school level. Sally holds a Master of Education degree from Carroll University, Waukesha, Wisconsin, and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, the Wisconsin Writers Association, and Write On, Door County, Fish Creek, Wisconsin. She lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with her husband, Steve, and her very spoiled Teacup Schnauzer, Ellie. Mary Lovell graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology and human development. She attends Marquette University School of Dentistry. Mary volunteers her time at area shelters and dental clinics. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, the Wisconsin Writers Association, and Write On, Door County, Fish Creek, Wisconsin. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with family, scuba diving, kayaking, yoga, knitting, and baking.
