Gemma succeeds in starting a girls' football team at her new school, but bitter rival Tyrone does everything he can to stop the girls playing. So begins a battle of wits between the girls and boys, and also between Gemma and sports teacher, Mrs Lawfo
Shari is a children's author. She loves animals. She also loves trees but tries to resist the urge to hug them.
Background
Information
I was influenced by my father who was a writer. I was also inspired by every author whose work transported me to wonderful places, and times, and made magic with words. I was influenced the most by every adult who took the time to read aloud to me during my formative years. (Thank you for enriching my life.)
Birth Place
San Diego, CA USA
Accomplishments
I have read every book on writing for children that I could get my hands on.
I have had work published in Children's Playmate, Hopscotch, Wild Animal Baby, Wee Ones, Babybug, Ladybug, Highlights for Children, Pack-o-Fun, Bread for God's Children, Dragonfly Spirit, Holiday Crafts 4 Kids, Stories for Children, Story Friends, Holidays and Seasonal Celebrations, Schooldays, Lighthouse Story Collections, and The Friend. I also was one of the judges in the Wee Ones Magazine Mystery Contest and the SCBWI Magazine Merit Awards.