This book proposes a study of a new postmodern prose fiction genre, the short-short story. Considerations of generic classifications and boundaries are followed by an historical overview and analysis of short fiction from the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries, especially under the influence of the Russian Anton Chekhov, who is regarded as the father of the modern short story. The postmodern short-short story is seen as emerging from this trend, a hybrid genre with characteristics of the narrative language of her prose genres such as the short story and the journalistic writing. The cluster of features, such as condensation, lack of …

Joao lives in a sanctuary called Chimp Eden in South Africa. He is the oldest known chimp in his group. He tells the sad story of how he was taken from his family and sold to a circus, ultimately to sit in a small cage at a zoo for more than 50 years. Now Joao has been rescued and lives in the Chimp Eden sanctuary as part of the Jane Goodall Institute of South Africa. After his many years in captivity, he learns that people can be good and caring. Another chimp named Cozy is also rescued and comes to …

Lousy Luck Lucy is the tale of a little girl named Lucy who seems to have the worst luck. She is a middle child and thinks her problems may come from the order of her birth; she is not the oldest or the youngest in her family, but does that make her unlucky? Lucy recalls events that highlight her bad luck mishaps. These include a bird knocking the ice cream off her cone, her dog destroying her math homework, and another little girl scooping up the last pair of her favorite shoes in her size. But her latest example of …

Take a journey that is mysterious, exciting and fun. Everyone loves surprises, especially when they are few and far between. This true children’s story can bring families closer together and perhaps help them create special memories of their own. The author’s dad was a quiet man and spoke only when he thought it was important. Daddy loved animals and was kind and compassionate to every creature he met. He drove a bulldozer for a living. One day he cleared the land of trees and noticed a skunk nest. The mother skunk and her babies ran for cover except for one …

Follow Jake, Najaf, Sally and others, as they experience life and have many adventures and a lot of fun. Jake, a young basement spider, grew up in a typical spider family. As Jake grows he experiences the usual things; hanging out with friends and even his first love. Jake is also trying to find his place in the community. He learns about the importance of cooperation and how to handle various situations. Changes are coming to the community and they are all concerned how it will affect them. Jake seeks to find answers to help the community. The young spiders …

Alessandra is a typical six-year-old, who one day meets an angel in her bedroom! Through this encounter, the little girl discovers her own power and magical inner world. This is the story of The Day an Angel Ran into My Room. At bedtime, Alessandra asks her mother if she can stay up for "only five more minutes." Then she gets an unlikely visitor: her guardian angel, Angelisse. The angel looks very much like a child herself, making it very easy for Alessandra to relate to her. The angel explains to the little girl how important every person is in the …

A highly informative and entertaining picture book, A Child’s ABC of Health, will capture the imagination of young readers ages 4 to 10 with its important facts about health and how the human body works. Beginning with the letter "A" and moving through the entire alphabet, children will learn about topics including "Diet," "Immune System," "Kidneys," "Pulse," "Teeth," and much more, all emphasizing the value of making good choices that promote excellent health. Presented in a fun-filled format with wonderfully engaging illustrations, A Child’s ABC of Health will become a book cherished by families and will be read over and …

Andy is a little boy who gets into all sorts of trouble because he won't listen to his parents! He learns that it is a good idea to brush your teeth, bathe and clean up. He knows not to play with matches, to always swim with an adult nearby, ride his bike in the park and wear sunscreen at the beach. But he learns all these things from bad experiences. Andy must learn the hard way! Except, Andy NEVER learns! He is always getting into trouble and won't mind his parents. He will soon find that learning the hard way …

Each year, twelve-year-old Toby and his family holiday in Cornwall with Toby’s rather eccentric Aunty Sandra. Toby is obsessed with pirates! This year, Toby’s best friend, Thomas, accompanies the family on their holiday, and strange things begin to happen. The boys suddenly find themselves transported back 300 years in time, where they meet up with the notorious Captain Jonas Black and his evil boatswain, Billhook, as well as a creepy little man who seems to shadow the boys’ every move in the present day. Your whole family will enjoy Toby and the Pirates, featuring a pirate ship, scary caves, and …

This small booklet is intended for children in elementary school. Probably, children from second grade through middle school would find the stories interesting.At the end of each story I have concluded with a life lesson that will relate to the story the reader has completed.Most of the stories are about small animals. However, I have included a couple of pieces that relate to families.I hope that you will enjoy the stories and the pictures that complete each story.Cal CampbellApril, 2012About the Author:Cal Campbell is a former administrator from Eastern Illinois University. Although he has written several professional articles, this is …

Nine-year-old Bobby Fieldstone has everything a kid could possibly want, except for his father’s attention. In the dynamic new children’s book Stone’s Throw Away, Bobby is a child crying out for love. While his Dad stays busy on his cell phone and computer, precocious young Bobby gets into mischief. When Dad finally takes notice after Bobby’s latest prank, it’s only to send his son away as punishment. The book is about the cultural differences and family values Bobby learns as a result of staying at the home of one of his father’s African-American employees. Bobby lives in an exclusive subdivision …