Books with author Laura R. Smith

Originally published in 2010.Who do you blame when your world comes crashing down?Watching her parents go through a divorce has turned Emma's life into a tailspin. She's angry at everyone around her. She's angry at her siblings because she's always stuck baby-sitting them, her parents for ruining her life, and herself for not measuring up to anyone's standards. Will she turn her torment over to God and put her trust in Him before it's too late?

This short story begins an adventure series inspired by Treasure Island and Robinson Crusoe among other shipwreck tales. When a young sailor wakes to find his ship entering a ferocious storm, he has no idea that a series of events will soon lead him to the fabled Angel Island, where he will need to explore, survive and discover who he is and who he can become. Subject to readers' interest in this short snippet the rest of the series will hopefully follow!

It’s 1995, and 11-year-old Heidi Williams has just settled into her new routine as a junior high student when her house catches on fire, leaving her homeless along with her parents and adopted brother, Danny. After the fire, Heidi’s father finds them a temporary house to live in while theirs is being rebuilt. There she meets Dorothy and Stacey, two seventh grade girls who help her readjust to being away from her elderly neighbor and friend, Violet, and growing apart from Danny. Together, they take the bus to the mall, roam the neighborhood on Halloween, take on babysitting jobs, go to a school dance, and help Heidi pursue an older boy who might like her. By the time she moves back home, Heidi is a little wiser and more grown up. The fire becomes the best thing that could have ever happened to her.

Hello there! My name is Pink Kitty I am so happy to meet you! Let me ask you... Have you ever met a bird raised by a mouse who gardens and builds houses? Or how about a mouse who has a recording studio in a house built by her older brother? Bet you don’t know any famous rock star cats? Or how about a cat who is a famous photographer? And did you know that the cats in Kitty town don’t hunt for and eat birds or fish. Sound interesting? Well then come along and join me, Pink Kitty, as I introduce you to my family and friends who all live in the ecologically, friendly, and fun Kitty Town—where everyone loves, respects, and accepts everybody and every thing. So come on in and let’s go for a walk! Meow!

Jamie and her family have just moved into their new house on a horseshoe-shaped street surrounding a playground. There is a lot to get used to at first. Her brother, Luke, has nightmares. Her sister, Becky, acts like a baby, and all three of them miss their grandparents whose house they had lived in until now. While Jamie’s dad is at work and her mom works from home, Jamie is in charge of her brother and sister for the summer. At the playground, they are introduced to all of the neighborhood kids. Together, they teach each other their favorite games, make up new ones, go on many adventures, and end up having the best summer ever.

"Samidi is an elephant who was born with a hugely deformed trunk. He had a difficult time adjusting to carrying such a massive burden. He was teased and bullied by the other jungle children and adolescents and even some adults. His best friend and confidant was his mother, Ryah. who encouraged him to be the best person he could be and to ignore all the others. She let him know that he was special and that she was very proud of him. Samidi grew to be strong, loving and kind despite all the things that were done to him. He finally was able to show his loving and caring nature to all the jungle animals in spite of the way they had treated him. His greatest gift was total and forgiving love. "

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