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A retired school psychologist, Martha Louise writes children's stories to encourage prosocial behavior, hoping to instill kindness, empathy, and compassion in our young. Martha lives on one of Florida's barrier islands between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. She has three grown daughters-two have scattered to Chicago and Ireland, and one recently moved back to Florida. When her children were younger, they were active in sports and the arts, and Martha includes their challenges in her true-to-life fictional stories. The author hopes her writing will help children gain strength and confidence in case they encounter similar circumstances. For additional information, visit her website: MarthaLouise.net
A truly enjoyable story! Martha aptly shows important life lessons all young people can apply. The main character's emotional reactions to multiple challenges have timely relevance, as do the threads of friendship, fear, doubt, and triumph. These themes, combined with the connection of sports to life and team dedication, make this an inspirational read for today's tween. -Tish Negron, coach, Atlanta North Stars Gymnastics Adeline is a confident, sweet, kind girl who is thrown into a situation where she taps into her inner strength and conquers outside influences that threaten her personal goals and values. Counselors can refer to this book for inspiration. It will help children stay true to themselves and focus on their dreams. -Joan Bauer, retired school counselor A coming-of-age story of friendship, hardship, perseverance, and resilience, intertwined with the emotional intelligence skills it takes to overcome the challenges. Engaging and heartwarming, this is a story every tween can relate to and learn from. -Michelle McDonald, PhD, child and adolescent psychologist
