ENDORSEMENTS "Mrs. Smith writes charming, most creative fictional stories laced with factual information. I had to look up "emus" to see a picture as the description in the Emu story made me curious. Who wouldn't love a special emu like Laurus? No wonder she was so treasured by the ranch family. Mrs. Smith's stories appeal to a wide range of readers." Cheryl Simanek, MA Mid Western University, Downers Grove, Illinois "Here are stories of challenge and information worth sharing that preteens and teens will find interesting and different. I found the story of Manfred to be redeeming." Therese...