Maury Franklin

PatrickBy: Maury FranklinPatrick tells the story of a runt Siamese cat.Unloved, unwanted, and not exactly handsome, his family dumped him at the local animal shelter.After being adopted by eleven-year-old Billy's older neighbor, Mrs. Bushon, Billy and Patrick develop an extraordinary bond, and Patrick proves he's more than just any ol' cat. Patrick learns to do remarkable tricks and even saves Billy and his family during a break-in. Patrick's story is an inspiring take for all the un-beautiful and unloved kids who have big dreams.About the AuthorMaury Franklin is a writer and corporate trainer who specializes in interpersonal communications, leadership and management skills, and maximizing human potential in the workplace and your personal life. He has also taught arts and humanities at the collegiate level. Patrick is his second book for young readers on the development of unlimited human potential.

THE REALM is a book of fables intended primarily, but not exclusively, for young readers. Each story is based on the wisdom of some of the world's great thinkers, writers, poets, performers, etc, whose work has had a profound effect on the lives of those that have experienced it. The lessons of each fable, like those of the immortal AESOP, are incorporated in delightful, non-preachy tales, relevant to the lives of all readers -- young and old alike.