Shayla's Adventure: Finding the Light in the Darkness

by BARCHELLE BOLGER WATHEN, Stephanie Clark (Illustrator)

Overview

Revive your hearts as you follow this inspirational adventure with Shayla, the beautiful, sweet shepherd/wolfdog, and a curious boy Ashok, from a Ukrainian orphanage. Both orphans searching for their forever families. Together these friends dream of traveling the world in pirate ships, searching for ice cream (the best cure-all), and seek shelter from a fierce storm in a lighthouse with a most angelic lightkeeper. Trusting their Father to help them find the light in the darkness. These forever friends share life lessons of love, faith, and friendship that will connect with readers of all ages. Will they find their forever families?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798350965704
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	08/19/2024
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Barchelle ("Chelly") Bolger Wathen, a native San Diegan, now resides in Prescott, Arizona. She loves spending time with her husband, George (of Wathen Custom Woodcrafts), and their "fur kid" Shayla. She is a college graduate with a Master of Public Administration degree. Chelly worked almost thirty years as a paralegal/senior paralegal with the San Diego City Attorney's Office. From college term papers and thesis to legal documents and grant proposals, she always enjoyed writing.

Chelly works as a NACOG Long-Term Care Ombudsman Specialist in the Prescott area. She also enjoys volunteering with local animal rescue group "DogTree Pines Senior Dog Sanctuary." When she is not writing about Shayla, working, or volunteering, she loves to hike and kayak, especially if she can enjoy these activities with Shayla through the Prescott mountains.

Other Books by the Author:

Shayla and Friends

Shayla's Adventure: What's Across the Ocean?

(& watch for Shayla and Friends: Into the Light)

Webpage: https://shaylaandfriends.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juneaushayla/
Stephanie Clark was born in Anchorage, AK and lived most of her life in Saltillo, Coah. Mexico where she graduated as a graphic designer and illustrator. After moving to Prescott, Az on 2019 now works as a content coordinator of a local magazine called South Prescott Neighbors. She enjoys reading about fantasy, folklore. One of her favorite and creative hobbies is to illustrate her dreams.

Editorial Reviews

Steve Babbitt: Chelly Bolger Wathen takes us on an adventure with a child and his dog, reminding us all along the way that even when times are difficult, friendships and kindness will see us through. An enjoyable read!

Renata: Great book with heartwarming story. It is a must read for anyone who appreciates the beauty of the human-canine bond and the simple joys of childhood. My kids love this story!

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