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Strawberry Shakespeare dreamed of writing humorous adventure stories for ages 9-12 that strengthen family bonds and inspire kids to make a difference in their world. The result: Saving Bluestone Belle. This award-winning novel shows how ten year old Homer Easton and his wacky entourage make a gang of thieves regret they ever stole his beloved horse. While touching on contemporary issues ranging from broken homes to animal cruelty in the horse slaughter industry, this heartwarming tale empowers kids to be their best selves. Saving Bluestone Belle is guaranteed to enthrall even the most reluctant reader and is the perfect choice for family readalouds.
Birth Place: New York, NY USA
Accomplishments: Saving Bluestone Belle was featured at the Hollywood Book Festival 2007 and awarded Honorable Mention in the Children's Books category of the festival's book competition. The Hollywood Book Festival is dedicated to honoring books deemed worthy of further attention by the film and television industries.
Susan Howe, writing as Strawberry Shakespeare, has a master's degree in psychology and doctoral training in clinical psychology. She taught psychology at the university level and worked in the mental health field as a staff psychologist, psychotherapist, consultant and administrator. Her specialties include family counseling, chemical dependency, human potential and spiritual development.
A modern Renaissance woman, Howe is a novelist, screenwriter, spiritual psychologist, musician and entrepreneur. Having embarked on an intense, inward journey since a profound spiritual transformation in her twenties, she is preparing to release her first in a series of spiritual self help books and music CDs. She also looks forward to continuing the Saving Bluestone Belle children's adventure series starring Homer Easton, his beloved Blue and his wacky team.
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