BOOKS for ALL AGES by JS Jacklin

Hardcover Somewhat! True Story of Violet Macdonald (in a stage play format).
With the homeland under German fire and the mortal coil wound tight, the true story of Violet Macdonald is revealed. It tells of how this young woman from north east Yorkshire rises up from the strife of daily life, to find her way to a place that she never believed possible. Violet’s story is not so much about an extraordinary life, but of an ordinary, working-class, Yorkshire-woman experiencing extraordinary times from 1916-1952. 

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The stories in A Slight Kink strive to capture the quirkiness in relationships, the foibles of domestic life.
They reveal secrets, expose desires and spark tussles, jiggling the balance that exists between the sexes. 

A book of accomplished stories that remind one of the style of Stuart McLean.    Catherine Marjoribanks, Wordplay Creative Services

“The writing is fresh, refreshing and fun. And, as Derek, the father in The Camping Crusade might say: ‘It was like being suspended in a paradise of bliss and buttermilk.'”      Sherry Isaac, Author


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Paperback Adventure/Fantasy Novel for Middle Grade Readers.
Driven from Kamistra – their island home – the Dwarfgiants flee across the Sulphur Sea. With little food and water they find sanctuary in the remains of a castle ruin on the mysterious island of Helborin. What they don’t know is that the ancient structure holds a sinister past – one that is about to repeat itself. If the Dwarfgiants are to survive, Addi, a young Dwarfgiant, must be soon found.

The book was amazing! It had all the qualities I look for in a book – funny, sad, dramatic and addictive to read.” 11-year-old Jayden Heath

“Dynamic storytelling from the first chapter to the last.”    Catherine Marjoribanks – Wordplay Creative Services

“Dwarfgiants is a dynamic, picturesque, and very well-written novel.” Thomas O’Hanley, Educator, York University, Toronto


Listen to a Chapter sample here, read by the author: CHAPTER 1


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Hardcover Picture Book for Children
Five letters of the alphabet experience a feeling of exclusion when children sing their ABC’s. After some prompting from their Alphabet family, LMNOP decides to take matters into their own hands and create a snappy rap that makes their letters not only memorable, but fun.

I purchased this delightful book for my grand nephew who is a middle child. He may not yet know what that means but will some day. I think this introduction to the middle concept is brilliant.
A fun and wonderfully illustrated alphabet book for all new readers with just a little more.” Shelagh Barrington

“Loved this story. Very cute. 7-year-old was interacting with alphabet words. 5-year-old was following intently. Loved the pictures. My Niece, the teacher, I just read that book! Really fun! Wish I was still teaching K! Also a good message for feeling left out. It was funny too!” Brenda Milicevic

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