What does a little girl and a stable, a boy lost on the way to Bethlehem, a silent shepherd, two inn keepers competing for the most filled inn, angels singing, and a little girl's discovery in an attic have to do with the Christmas story? Sara's Stable, the opening play in a list of plays, tells the story of a little girl's love for her father's smelly stable. Sara believes something wonderful will happen there and despite her family's disapproval of her love for the stable, Sara continues to spend time there. When a man arrives to purchase the stable to put people in it, Sara begs her father not to sell it. She is certain that something wonderful is about to happen in her stable that night
Do you believe in soul mates? William Grafton had the perfect life with his lovely wife, Sara, and two wonderful children. But one day his perfect forever was shattered when Sara died suddenly, leaving him alone to raise his children and wonder how he would ever get through life without his soul mate. Five years later, he finds himself looking into a familiar pair of blue-green eyes that remind him of Sara. The woman is the exact opposite of his late wife, yet he finds he is drawn to her. But after a few strange occurrences, he begins to wonder-are these just coincidences or has his Sara come back to him as she once promised in the form of this new woman? Annie Paxton doesn't believe in soul mates or fate. She had watched her father die of a broken heart after her mother passed away and has since cast away any fairy tale ideas of love. Then she meets the man who has been haunting her dreams and she begins to see love in a whole new light. But her dream man is still tied to his deceased wife, and Annie doesn't know if he will ever be able to break away from his past. As strange occurrences unfold, Annie wonders if William could ever truly love her for herself and not for the traits that remind him of Sara. Were William and Annie brought together by fate, coincidence or by Sara keeping her promise? What readers are saying about Sara's Promise: "With a realistic cast of characters who come alive and jump off the pages; a richly detailed and descriptive setting along the Oregon seaside; and a simply inspirational storyline that will have the reader experiencing the full gamut of emotions, Sara's Promise is a tenderhearted story of love that will touch your heart and soul, and will resonate with you long after the last page has been read." Kathleen Higgins-Anderson - Jersey Girl Book Reviews "Sara's Promise is a wonderful story that I just got lost in. Deanna writes such warm, beautiful words that makes one just keep reading and reading. I did not want to put the book down, I did not want to leave Sara's world." The Book Bag - Susan Schliecher "A rather charming love story, which should appeal to incurable romantics in search of a pleasant diversion. Catherine Langrehr, IndieReader
Thirteen year old, Sara Neuman, inherited a psychic gift from her maternal side of the family of predicting the future and the ability to move things at will. Something, her single dad, David Neuman, is unable to cope with or understand, after years of trying. His only solution, following another devastating relationship break-up and work-related issues, is to move back East, to seek guidance from her grandmother. Coupled with becoming a teenager, Sara depends on her Granny's advice on how to control her energy surges, while seeking acceptance for who she is. Part one, "New Beginnings", depicts a menagerie of problems that Sara must learn to overcome, through her Granny's teachings, on how to control and use her gift in a socially accepted manner. During the following year as her granny's health declines, Sara endures both ostracism and depression, while assisting her dad in finding someone who is compatible to the family's needs to become her new stepmother. In part two, "The Psychic Squad", Sara, with the help of her new stepmother and friends, is able to use her gifts more appropriately, to warn others of impending danger, while discovering new talents and her first love. This is a compelling, magical story of a teen, despite many losses and hardships, who finds a new meaning to life. While finessing her gifts, she matures into a talented young teen, who has learned how to accept herself, while making a difference to those around her.
Single mother, successful executive...target for revenge.Two years ago, Sara's husband left for the gym one morning...and never came back.His car was found. He wasn't.Unbelievably, the police report said, "No foul play suspected." There were a few unreliable sightings over the following months, but little else.Now, on the last day before summer break, her three children have gone missing from their schools, all at the same time.And the note under her windshield wiper asks one agonizing question: Are you ready to play the game?
In a sequel to "Sara the Psychic Sleuth", Sara continues to assist others through her psychic gifts in "Sara to the Second Power". Sara makes every attempt to be a normal teenage girl involved in sports, in which she excels, while a budding romance evolves. But nothing is normal in Sara's life for long. In part 1 "Good versus Evil", Sara becomes immersed in a kidnapping and murder investigation. Can she find the perpetrator before he comes for her or her friend? Will she be able to decode a secret message to find the whereabouts of a kidnapped friend? Can she intervene when bullying becomes dangerous or protect herself from jealous rivals? At last, through part 2 "Double Trouble", Sara makes gains when she discovers a long lost cousin, over in England, who has a similar gift as Sara. Together, they are able to protect each other from harm, while continuing to make a difference in the lives of others. This is a must read for teens who are seeking a journey into adventure through understanding the mysterious powers of the unknown.
In a compelling third novel, Sara and her adventures continue, but with her long lost cousin, Kerri, who joins forces with her from England. Intertwined with romance, intrigue, and mystery, Sara finds herself involved in real life issues with surprising twists and turns to prevent injustices. Can she thwart an abuser who is stalking her cousin or save a dying friend at the eleventh hour, despite ostracism and prejudice? In part 1, "Star-Struck": Sara and Kerri undertake more complicated issues of preventing a friend from self-harm, supporting a family involved with a devastating genetic disease and lending support to a gay friend who is being harassed. All the while, she attempts to juggle her sports schedule and her social life with two boyfriends: One who saved her from harm and the other with whom she has a deeper connection. Which one will she choose? In part 2, "Triple Trouble": Sara, through unexpected means, discovers a comrade to teach and enhance his capabilities as she becomes a target from a jealous rival. Can the three of them find the perpetrator, before Sara becomes the next victim in an evil plot? Amidst the infinite stars surrounding her life, Sara's destiny has been charted for her as she seeks guidance and purpose through the mysterious powers of the unknown.
Sara and the Cyber Psychic Squad: In an exciting fourth and final novel of the "Psychic Sara Series", Sara, with her cousin Kerri and her friend, Nick, who acquired his powers from Sara during a bone marrow transplant to save his life, continue their adventures in their quest for justice. Becoming a target, following involvement in cracking a drug related case, they are placed in the Federal Witness Protection Program, traveling within the United States for their own safety. Yet, with the FBI wanting to know more about their mysterious powers, they are forced to escape on their own and as far away as England to perpetuate their secrecy. In the midst of maintaining her romantic relationship and school activities, Sara must teach her new comrade how to effectively use his powers to ultimately save their lives. Assisting in domestic abuse cases, Sara learns first hand, how this can affect one's very own existence. During a medical intervention of saving a cousin in England, she discovers the mysterious secrets of her origins and ancestry of her powers. In this exciting and compelling last novel, Sara's destiny evolves into a new and different path; somewhere she never imagined it would take her.
Children's Book/Fiction. Libro para Ni os/Ficci n/Aventura (Edades 5-9) El sue o de Sara es ir a la playa. Cuando est esperando el autob s de la escuela, conoce a un tibur n ballena que la lleva al fondo del mar. Ah , se da cuenta que los animales marinos est n amenazados por una inesperada criatura. Descubre que tiene que hacer Sara para rescatar a su amigo y salvar el oc ano.
