COME ON IN ...

Little Women and Black Beauty were the first two books that I read once I had moved past picture books or small chapter books. I was 8 and these books had no pictures, just words, words, words. Here is what I discovered.

Opening a new book was like crossing a threshold into somebody else's world. As long as I stayed in that world, I had new friends, saw new things, discovered new experiences. It was like being invited to spend a vacation with people you had never met before doing new and wonderful things.

Finishing the book was like saying good-bye. Everyone hates good-byes. But saying good-bye to a book – as hard as that can be – has one saving grace. You can go back anytime you like. There is a standing invitation to visit anytime.

Oh – and there actually were pictures. I found them – in the words. Full color. Wide screen. Limited only by my imagination.

Once I had discovered the joy of reading, I knew then, that someday, somehow, I wanted to write something wonderful for someone else to read. I wanted to open a door for someone else. Issue an invitation:

WELCOME TO

MY WORLD !!

Tovah S. Yavin

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Wild Animals, Slippery Tunnels, Thunderstorms, and a Sick Mule!

Journey on the C & O Canal

Gabe Marks signs on for a thrilling adventure but discovers slippery tunnels, near-drowings, threatening thunderstorms, and a way of life he could never have imagined. Step back to 1909 and an almost forgotten chapter in American life as you follow Gabe's journey on the C & O Canal.

And don't forget the sick mule!

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The Free and the Brave

It's the summer of 1814.

The British are advancing on Baltimore where Jacob Franks and his family live.They've already burned down Washington, D.C.

Will Baltimore be next?

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All-Star Season

Award-Winning Sports Novel

Reuven and Avi-

Which brother will make All-Stars?

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