Books with author Barbara a Smith

It is the summer of 1912 and the family reunion at Greg's Napa, California Estate is well underway. Evangeline's "New Moon" ceremony to dedicate the refurbished Drunemeton is not progressing to her satisfaction so uncharacteristically, she turns it over to family members that are present in California. As they meet to discuss this matter and "center and listen" (a family traditional meditation circle) they all see the grand old sacred oak tree hit by lightening. Great precautions are taken to protect the tree with lightning rods. The tree, it turns out is not the target of the lightning, but an ancient stone with runes written on it. The destruction of this stone sends shock waves through the magnetic ley lines of Northern Hemisphere causing a progression of events to occur all the way to ruins of an ancient nemeton at the site of the biblical city of Galatia. Join the Grenels and associates in their adventure of discovery and growth.

Otis Paul loves being in the garden. He observes the flowers and butterflies. Unexpectedly, an unusual creature appears one day from under the garden leaves. It’s Harry the Echidna, and he wants to make friends, but he is different. Otis Paul and Harry go on a journey to explore ways of making Harry look the same as other Echidnas and become firm friends along the way.Some children’s reviews of the original draft: “Dear Aunt Barb,Me and my brother enjoyed your book. Your book is good, it involved a good plot. I like how you make an interesting problem and solution. The illustrations are good too. Please write more books.” – Thirandu and Inuka “Dear Barbara,I thought the book was cute and interesting and I especially like the pictures. I also had fun colouring in.” – Aesha, aged 8½ years“Dear Barbara,I really enjoyed reading the book, colouring in the pages and I also think it is a good idea having spare pages to draw your own pictures. I can’t wait to read your next book.PS. Your pics look professionally done.” – Khadija, aged 11 years