Books with author Zu Vincent

Cassie finds her inner strength through experiencing heartbreaking events. The Lucky Place begins at a horse racetrack, where Cassie, age three, and her brother Jamie, age five, accompany their father on a drinking and betting spree. As she goes with him to make yet another bet, her hand slips out of his and she loses him. When Cassie has been delivered safely home, Cassie's mother is angry and Cassie vows never to lose Daddy again. But before long, Mama has had enough of Cassie's father. She introduces Cassie and Jamie to Ellis. Cassie's father slowly exits from her life as Ellis enters it, eventually becoming her stepfather. Her father continues to pop in and out of her life unexpectedly, while Ellis provides a stable, loving home. Just when life seems pretty wonderful, Ellis is diagnosed with cancer. He takes the family on a summer-long camping trip where he spends time with Cassie. From early childhood to early adolescence, her experiences with both fathers generate conflict and loss and help Cassie discover that her true lucky place is within herself.Here's what I think. I think having two daddies is like riding the elephant. You don't know until you get up there what an elephant smells like, or how high you will be on the elephant's back. But then you realize. And the basket tips one way and then the other, like you might fall, every time the elephant steps. —FROM THE BOOK

This must-have guided journal encourages kids to take a break from their screens in order to recharge their creativity, confidence, and self-esteem.Kids and teens love their devices―whether it's scrolling on social media or texting friends, they tend to spend a lot of time plugged in. And while technology isn't all bad, too much tech can cause anxiety and leave kids feeling like they don't measure up. Braver, Stronger, Smarter is the perfect tool to teach kids how to combat these negative effects. With 75 mindful journal prompts and activities, this pocket-sized pick-me-up empowers kids to unplug, find their inner calm, and improve their relationship with themselves―online and off.

The fabled Town of Donbridge holds the key to a family’s folklore and 200 year history as told by a grandmother to her grandchildren. The first in the series, The Ring of Lazarus, tells the tale of a young girl found dead outside the fabled town. Grief stricken, her mother with lost hope places a powerful silver ring upon her deceased daughter’s finger knowing the family heirloom has given unnatural long life to every woman bearer in the family. Waiting for a miracle, all hope is faded in silence as the rings power seems to be lost. Heartbroken, the girl’s parents bury their child, but with all tales of Donbridge not everything is as it seems.

In the years that followed the three plagues of Donbridge, wealth, prosperity and peace have found their way to the town. A great journey would envelop the minds of the townsfolk, leaving them to hire outsiders to take care of their farms and businesses. But all are not pleased with the decisions of the town as many remember its history all too well.Knowing in their hearts that disaster is looming, a small group of Donbridgians stay behind. It’s not long after that these lingerers discover a foe is amongst them and has been shaping the history of the town for decades. Outnumbered and desperate for a plan to take their fair town back, the group looks to a young man to rise to the occasion and become their hero.

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The fabled Town of Donbridge holds the key to a family's folkloreand 200 year history as told by a grandmother to her grandchildren. The first in the series, The Ring of Lazarus,tells the tale of a young girl found dead outside the fabled town. Grief stricken, her mother with lost hopeplaces a powerful silver ring upon her deceased daughter's finger knowing thefamily heirloom has given unnatural long life to every woman bearer in thefamily. Waiting for a miracle, all hope isfaded in silence as the rings power seems to be lost. Heartbroken, the girl'sparents bury their child, but with all tales of Donbridge not everything is asit seems.

The Ring of Lazarus is the first book in the Donbridge Series. A young girl named Julianne Taylor is found in the woods by the Sheriff of Donbridge. She is cold to the touch by all accounts and no responsive. In a last effort to save her, she is brought to the doctor only to be declared dead. Her mother, Mary Ann Taylor, has ring that has been passed along through 3 generations in her family. Each woman who has worn this ring has had extended long life. Only time will tell if the Ring of Lazarus will truly save young Julianne from beyond the grave.