Let this coming of age story of a boy named Bean take you back to a simple time. Set in a small southern town in the 1960's, encircled by a river and gleaming white cotton fields.
A wicked Cajun Fairy named Robes Pierre entered the impenetrable Magical doll land of Sha Bebe. Queen Faustina, the ruler of the doll land, thought she had destroyed him, but he's back! Will the doll land survive his evil ways?
Getting it right, the first time around can be a challenge! But it can be done! Reading, writing and learning is an ongoing life-enriching process. Enjoy the ride with me!
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Author, LaVerne A. Smith-Bell, obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology and her Master’s of Science Degree, Guidance and Counseling in Education from Chicago State University, 1979 and 1983, respectively. LaVerne and her husband, Charlie, were former guests on the Oprah Winfrey Show discussing the seven levels of marriage.
"As years have come and gone, helping others avoid some of the heartaches and pains of life has become an extension of my compassion for others and their relationships. It is not as easy as it once was to communicate in our relationships, positively and effectively, because many of our expectations, morals and values have changed with the times. Getting it right, the first time around, has become a challenge for many of us today." - LaVerne A. Smith-Bell