From back cover --
Hearts are softened as
storytelling strengthens an unspoken bond between eight-year-old Michael
and his friend on the porch. The man helps the young boy build memories
that make him proud when he has a son of his own. In return, the friend
finds happiness as he learns to dream through the eyes of others. The
bond between the man and the young boy is a story about making a
difference - the story of A Friend on the Porch.
About the Author --
Kelley Merritt is a
former journalist and elementary school teacher who now works as a
public relations professional in the Denver area. She will one day split
her time between the mountains of Colorado and her favorite beach in
southern California to continue writing stories about the many places
that live in her heart. A Friend on the Porch was inspired by a young
boy who chose to embrace his humble beginnings and continues to build
memories that make him proud. Kelley can be contacted at
www.kelleymerritt.com
About the Illustrator--
Deb Hoeffner
describes her unique style of “soft realism” as a layering of thought,
paint, or in this case pencil, and possibilities. During a thirty year
professional career, her work has been widely published in books and
magazines, including The New York Times and U.S. News & World Report.
Her award-winning paintings and drawings are in many private collections
and have been exhibited at The Society of Illustrators and The
Philadelphia Sketch Club as well as numerous art galleries and
exhibitions in the New York and Philadelphia area. Deb’s studio is
located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The model for Scraggly lives in
her yard among the squirrels, birds and deer. More of her work can be
seen at www.debhoeffner.com.
Winner of a
Next Generation Indie Book Award
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