Deanna K. Klingel
Список книг автора Deanna K. KlingelWaiting with Elmer
Abandoned by his father in the unusual town of Waitnsee, Willy is burdened with a terrible secret. Lost in life with no family that he can trust, the homeless men of the Union Mission become the family he needs. These homeless and hungry men, particularly the aged and legless Elmer, help Willy to put aside the pain of his secret and find a new way of looking at the world around him. The light of the cross on the Mission's roof, and the wail of trains that passed nearby on a regular basis, become anchors for Willy as he endures prejudice and poverty–and learns the power of forgiveness–while discovering his true calling in life. Set in Middle America during the Great Depression, during that period when the country was recovering from World War I while preparing for World War II, Deanna K. Klingel brings to life that awkward era of American History honestly and unapologetically. He heard the wail of the distant train whistle and started off in that direction, hoping it would be the right way back to the south side of town… He paused at the orange ramp in front of the Mission and looked down to read the hand-painted words on the sidewalk: «Behold, how good it is, and how pleasant, where brethren dwell as one! Psalm 133.»
Beth and the Scary Night Noises
Fear of the dark and unknown noises in the dark are the bane of childhood. Most children are, at sometime if not all the time, frightened in the dark. Learning the source of the sounds and experiencing pleasant times with someone they love helps children to take control of their fears. Little Beth shows her readers how a step into darkness can be a happy surprise.
Little Beth has become a playmate for her readers, showing them how to enjoy the birds and creatures in their yard, and how to play outside in previous picture books. Now she will gather all her courage and walk her reader friends into the dark to discover that once you know what it is, it’s not nearly so scary.
Rebecca & Heart
Rebecca & Heart is the journey of a young girl struggling with autism. The story is told from a unique perspective – a fly on the wall! The story is set in the days leading up to and during World War II in England–a time when autism was little understood and poorly treated. The story notes the first identification of autism and addresses the characteristics and misconceptions regarding the condition. This book presents an accurate portrayal of autism and the challenges faced by the child herself and those around her. The author chronicles the adventures of Rebecca and her irrepressible dog as they learn to cope in a world at war.