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Verrett, Michael Robert

 
9781087851600: Forget About It!

Synopsis

Danielle is so beautiful that one day she will certainly be princess. She has a very long, long name --Danielle Emily Samantha Olivia Sophia Spencer Stratford-On-Avon Barnes of the land of Highcourt of which she is very proud. She is famous for her curly-curly hair and a dazzling Mona Lisa smile. She only has one problem - she can't seem to remember important things. Like the names of her best friends, their birthdays or even her pet fish. Who could forget a name like Edification (also known as Edi) her pet fish certainly could not. Having a terrible memory could ruin her chances of becoming a princess. Until one day a mysterious boy gives her five mysterious drawings and tells her not to forget to hang them in her room. Of course she forgets and that night the drawings come to life. Danielle must confront the importance of memory and the meaning of "cherish".

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À propos de l'auteur

Born in Morgan City, Louisiana, Author/Illustrator Michael Verrett grew up blocks away from sugar cane fields and the unhurried Bayou Teche. Michael has created or contributed to over 80 books. He has books for elementary level, photo books, and writes a YA series, Wherever the Wind May Blow and Zac Zap. A former homicide detective and police sketch artist, Michael has taught gifted art in the WBR Parish School System. A Veteran of the U S Army and Reserves, he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was awarded the Bronze Star. As a member of 3rd Army, his duties took him from Asia, to Africa and the Pentagon. His cartoon strip, Army Life, appeared weekly in the Army magazine, The Desert Voice. Lt Colonel Michael retired as an Instructor with the Army's Command & General Staff College and is currently employed with the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness in Baton Rouge. Michael studied writing at Louisiana State University and the Institute of Children's Literature. He studied art at Louisiana State University, the Scottsdale Art Institute, Scottsdale, AZ, and the FBI Academy. He is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators, a board member of Creative Minds Writers of Ponchatoula, LA, a member of Louisiana Library Association, and a member of the Writers Rendezvous of the Fairwood Library in Baton Rouge. He is a past-president of the Arts Council of Livingston Parish. A former member of the LSU Operetta Chorus. He continues to perform on stage as the president of Spotlight Theater Players of Livingston parish. He has taught gifted art in the public school system and worked in anti-terrorism. As a volunteer he provides programs for libraries and schools around the State. He attends Christ Community Church He now lives in Denham Springs, LA with his wife Melissa Garbarino Verrett their three dogs: Hamlet, Romeo, and Jack-Jack (and a couple of cats (who wish to remain anonymous).

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