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.
 

SAVING BLUESTONE BELLE NOW ON AMAZON KINDLE!
For everyone eagerly awaiting the release of Saving Bluestone Belle on Amazon Kindle, the Kindle digital edition is now live! Please visit Amazon.com, go to the Kindle Store and select the Kindle edition from the three available formats. Or, you can just scroll down to the bottom of this page to Favorite Links and click on the direct link to the Saving Bluestone Belle Kindle edition. You're going to love it!

SAVING BLUESTONE BELLE FEATURED AT ANIMAL RIGHTS CONFERENCE!
Author Strawberry Shakespeare signed books at the nation's premier Animal Rights Conference, which was held in Los Angeles on July 16 -20, 2009. Saving Bluestone Belle, her children's novel about a horse at risk, was well-received and she enjoyed being amidst so many people who truly love animals and passionately seek to protect them.

SAVING BLUESTONE BELLE AN AMAZON BESTSELLER!
Saving Bluestone Belle had a riproaring holiday season 2008, repeatedly making the Amazon bestseller list in its category. Many thanks to all our readers for Saving Bluestone Belle's success!

SAVING BLUESTONE BELLE A BOOK CLUB SELECTION!
Saving Bluestone Belle was the first choice of a new children's book club in Downingtown, Pennyslvania. A group of sixth graders kicked off 2009 reading Saving Bluestone Belle. Facilitated by a member's mother, the book club aims to generate excitement about reading while improving analytic skills and encouraging appreciation for a wide variety of books.

SAVING BLUESTONE BELLE AWARDED HONORABLE MENTION AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOOK FESTIVAL!
Saving Bluestone Belle was a featured attraction at the Hollywood Book Festival and an Honorable Mention in the Festival's book competition. Author Strawberry Shakespeare read selections from the book to a rapt audience and signed copies on the Children's Stage. The Hollywood Book Festival is dedicated to celebrating books deemed worthy of further attention by the film and television industries.


AUTHOR BIO
Susan Howe, writing as Strawberry Shakespeare, has a master's degree 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 also a novelist, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, spiritual philosopher and entrepreneur. She is preparing to release her first in a series of transformational self help books and music CDs, and looks forward to continuing the popular Saving Bluestone Belle comic-adventure series starring Homer Easton, his beloved horse, Blue, and his wacky team.

Saving Bluestone Belle - Kindle
This is the link to the new Kindle edition of Saving Bluestone Belle on Amazon! First check out the dynamite cover, which gives you a sample of the delightful illustrations by Mike Bilz that await you inside the book, then scroll down for the colorful book description. Next, download Saving Bluestone Belle to your Kindle reader or other Kindle-supported device and enjoy!

Saving Bluestone Belle - Paperback
This is the link to the popular paperback edition of Saving Bluestone Belle on Amazon. Check out the dynamite cover, then scroll down for the colorful book description and rave reviews! From that page, you can also access the hardcover edition and the Kindle edition. That's right. Saving Bluestone Belle is now available in three exciting formats!

Horse Book For Children
Check out my brand new Squidoo lens dedicated to my children's book about horse rescue, "Saving Bluestone Belle." Several illustrations from the book that haven't been seen before are displayed on this site.

Fiction Books for Kids
Visit my new website dedicated to helping you choose the best fiction books for your 9-12 year old child.