Books with author Kathleen Schurter

A 4-month-old horse is separatedfrom her mother. In the middle of the night, thousands of miles away in Connecticut,Locket, a kindly burro, hears a tiny voice."I want my mommy," it says, overand over again."There's a mommy here who willtake care of you," Locket tells her.Weeks later, the foal, Beatrice,arrives at Locket's Meadow, sullen and angry. Although rescued from death in aslaughter house, all she can think of is how much she misses her mother and Canada'sgreen meadows.David and Kathleen, the farm'sowners, try to help her, but she grows angrier each day."She doesn't look like my mommy,"Beatrice cries to Locket when the burro tells her Kathleen will be her new mother."But if you give her a chance..."Locket says."I would give her a chance," saysanother, deeper voice. "If I could find my way there, I would give her a chance."Ernie, another foal, is days awayfrom slaughter. Can Locket and her friends rescue a horse two thousand miles away?If there's magic in friendship and moonlight, they just might save his life.

Kathleen had never thought about rescuing pigs before . . . Ozzie Osboar is a very sick runt pig. At two-days old he arrives at Locket's Meadow, an animal rescue, where the owner, Kathleen, refuses to give up on him.Locket, the farm's burro, can hear the voices of animals who are far away. She talks to a pair of mama pigs who had made a daring escape from cages in a factory farm and miraculously survived a flood. The pair of sisters is at an animal hospital, afraid of what will come next, but knowing they'll do anything to avoid living in tiny crates again.Meanwhile, Bonnie, the new barn manager, is bullying Falstaff, one of the horses. Kathleen is so busy with her newspaper job and trying to save Ozzie's life that she doesn't notice. When Ozzie is injured and has to be rushed to a far-away hospital, Bonnie decides she's had enough of Falstaff fighting back; if she can't "break him," she will sneak him off the farm and send him to an auction to be sold for meat.The farm's animals, including a small flock of feisty crows, decide they will do whatever it takes to help the sister pigs and save Falstaff's life. But are the powers of love, friendship and the magic of Locket's Meadow enough? The animals in Ozzie's Promise are all real, as is the story of Ozzie Osboar, a little pig with a big smile and huge heart who refuses to give up on life and love.Author Kathleen M. Schurman and her husband, David, own the real Locket's Meadow in Connecticut where they care for more than 100 animals rescued from slaughter and abuse. Through the love and determination of their rescues they have learned to expect miracles every day.

How To Be A Hero---For Boys: Inspiration from Classic Heroes takes you into the world of classic literature. By showcasing her favorite heroes, the author shares ideas with a new generation of young readers who may not have encountered these remarkable books yet. Favorite quotes from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Prince and the Pauper and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, Little Men by Louisa May Alcott, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett are offered along with useful insights and suggestions to help boys become the heroes of their own lives. By exploring the exciting lives of these classic heroes and emulating their virtues, boys will see for themselves what a wonderful adventure their own lives are and how much more wonderful they can become. Kathleen Schuller, M.A., is a lover of good books and holds a master's degree in English literature. She is a wife, mother and grandmother who works as an offi ce manager and spends her free time reading, writing, sewing, baking, and enjoying nature as an armchair gardener. She is a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America and loves all things Austen. How To Be A Hero - For Boys: Inspiration from Classic Heroes is her second book.

The ghost of Captain William Kidd has stood guard over his treasure on Charles Island for nearly 300 years. Local legend says he placed an evil curse on his riches to keep them forever safe from looters. Famed treasure hunter Oklahoma ("Just call me O.K!") Smith arrives in town and decides the local legends could very well be true - Kidd may have hidden several chests of pirate booty on the island in 1699 after visiting the coastal town of Milford, Connecticut, while running from the law.Modern technology, Smith says, will easily locate the buried booty, and the town is thrown into a frenzy of pirate fever.But six beach kids who have come to love the island for much more than its hidden riches decide to defend Captain Kidd's booty from the intruder. Matt, Christine, Little Mac, Amanda, Glen and Jake plot to keep Smith away from Charles Island and its buried treasure. Can Kidd's Kids outwit the grownups and their fancy radar equipment? With a little help from a long-dead pirate, they just might rescue their treasure island from the greedy invaders.

How To Be A Heroine - For Girls: Inspiration From Classic Heroines is a work of love. By showcasing her favorite heroines, the author shares ideas with a new generation of young readers who may not have encountered these remarkable books yet. How To Be A Heroine will inspire girls to become the heroine of their own lives. Favorite quotes from The Secret Garden and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, and Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, as well as a quote from Laura Ingalls Wilder, are presented to the reader and followed up with useful insights and suggestions. By reading about these beloved heroines and emulating their virtues, young girls will see for themselves what a wonderful adventure their own lives are and how much more wonderful they can become. Kathleen Schuller, M.A., is a lover of good books and holds a master's degree in English literature. She is a wife, mother and grandmother who works as an office manager and spends her free time reading, writing, sewing, baking, and enjoying nature as an armchair gardener. She is a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America and loves all things Austen. How To Be A Heroine - For Girls: Inspiration From Classic Heroines is her first book.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell good people from bad . . . Bonnie, the new barn manager at Locket’s Meadow, has a secret - She’s been bullying Falstaff, one of the horses, and when he fights back the two find themselves locked in the biggest battle Locket’s Meadow has ever seen. Kathleen, the owner, is so busy taking care of a sickly runt pig named Ozzie Osboar that she hardly has time to notice. When Ozzie gets hurt and has to go to the hospital, Bonnie makes a plan to get rid of Falstaff for good, but the rescued animals of Locket’s Meadow plan a rescue of their own. Will they save Falstaff from being shipped to the slaughterhouse? The final battle between the wicked Bonnie and the residents of the farm will have you on the edge of your seat and shouting out loud. Locket’s Meadow is an actual farm in Connecticut, and all the animals in the book are real, including the feisty family of crows. Author Kathleen M. Schurman has listened to them tell their stories for many years, and sometimes, the stories are so good she can’t help but write them down. What happened after the arrival of Ozzie Osboar was so amazing it had to be shared!

Kathleen had never thought about rescuing pigs before . . .Ozzie Osboar is a very sick runt pig. At two-days old he arrives at Lockets Meadow, an animal rescue, where the owner, Kathleen, refuses to give up on him.Locket, the farms burro, can hear the voices of animals who are far away. She talks to a pair of mama pigs who had made a daring escape from cages in a factory farm and miraculously survived a flood. The pair of sisters is at an animal hospital, afraid of what will come next, but knowing theyll do anything to avoid living in tiny crates again.Meanwhile, Bonnie, the new barn manager, is bullying Falstaff, one of the horses. Kathleen is so busy with her newspaper job and trying to save Ozzies life that she doesnt notice. When Ozzie is injured and has to be rushed to a far-away hospital, Bonnie decides shes had enough of Falstaff fighting back; if she cant break him, she will sneak him off the farm and send him to an auction to be sold for meat.The farms animals, including a small flock of feisty crows, decide they will do whatever it takes to help the sister pigs and save Falstaffs life. But are the powers of love, friendship and the magic of Lockets Meadow enough?The animals in Ozzies Promise are all real, as is the story of Ozzie Osboar, a little pig with a big smile and huge heart who refuses to give up on life and love.Author Kathleen M. Schurman and her husband, David, own the real Lockets Meadow in Connecticut where they care for more than 100 animals rescued from slaughter and abuse. Through the love and determination of their rescues they have learned to expect miracles every day.