Amy Rowen

"Waggin' Tales" is a cooperative effort between Amy Rowen and her nine-year old niece, Tyla Marie Rowen.Amy had the all-American childhood, and the consistency of dogs in her family prevails in her memories. Tyla Marie Rowen is carrying on the family tradition in appreciation and affection for dogs.Together they have created an enchanting story, written from the narrative perspective of the family dog, Julie. "Waggin' Tales" helps children deal with issues of growing up, such as non-traditional family environments, resistance to rules, the loss of loved ones, the injustice of discrimination, and the values of fun as well as work. Skill-building reading retention and grammar exercises can be found at the end of each chapter, and a vocabulary listing at the end of the book defines and expands knowledge. A wonderful story that will be read, shared, and hopefully, handed down for generations to come.

April’s Trust is based on the true story of April Mourning Rowen (Born April 24, 1989—Died December 31, 2001) Two estranged brothers hassle with their strained relationship when they accept the burden they inherited from their sister. Yes, there was a lot of money—but in order to get the money they must care for their late sister's beloved, spoiled rotten horse, April. However, the story depicts how resentment can become love. Love can become more important than even money when the brothers gain April’s Trust. All events in this story involving April are true but rearranged to fit the story. Although this novel is a work of fiction any similarities between characters in the book and real persons are not a coincidence.

"Waggin' Tales" is a cooperative effort between Amy Rowen and her nine-year old niece, Tyla Marie Rowen.Amy had the all-American childhood, and the consistency of dogs in her family prevails in her memories. Tyla Marie Rowen is carrying on the family tradition in appreciation and affection for dogs.Together they have created an enchanting story, written from the narrative perspective of the family dog, Julie. "Waggin' Tales" helps children deal with issues of growing up, such as non-traditional family environments, resistance to rules, the loss of loved ones, the injustice of discrimination, and the values of fun as well as work. Skill-building reading retention and grammar exercises can be found at the end of each chapter, and a vocabulary listing at the end of the book defines and expands knowledge. A wonderful story that will be read, shared, and hopefully, handed down for generations to come.