Bio:
Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th and two Honorable Mentions in the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions and Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2010 – Top Ten - Children’s Books category – The Golden Pathway.Links:
Her stories, articles, and book reviews have been published in over 100 print and online publications. Her interest in American History resulted in writing and publishing The Golden Pathway. Donna has two more books under contract with Guardian Angel Publishing, The Hockey Agony and Powder Monkey. She writes, moms and is the Editor-in-Chief for Guardian Angel Kids and Publicist for the NWFCC from her home in the historical hamlet Tappan, NY. McDine is a member of the SCBWI and Musing Our Children.
Interview:
If you could meet one person who has died who would you choose?
John Hughes, movie director. The way he was able to portray the angst of teenagers in his films felt quite real.
Night owl, or early bird?
Early bird, I am my most creative in the early part of the day.
Please tell us in one sentence only, why we should read your book.
The Golden Pathway teaches our young muses that we positive values and determination young children can make a difference.
Any other books in the works? Goals for future projects?
The following two books are under contract with Guardian Angel Publishing:
“The Hockey Agony” - Peer Pressure and Honesty many times go hand-in-hand. What is Larry to do when his teammate asks him to cheat when he is given the responsibility to run the clock during the big hockey game? Outwardly, it may seem he will follow suit, but his conscious tells him otherwise at the moment of truth.
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By: Inspired Kathy,
on 8/4/2011
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Raised in a hostile environment where abuse occurs daily, David attempts to break the mold and befriends the slave, Jenkins, owned by his Pa. Fighting against extraordinary times and beliefs, David leads Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa. Suggested age for readers: 8-12
The Golden Pathway is a well done book that would make a great addition to a classroom or home-school library or to be used by any parent who wants to help teach their child about compassion, prejudice and right verses wrong.
Slavery is not an enjoyable subject to read about but this book shows that one person can make a difference by choosing to help instead of turning a blind eye. The lesson of this book can easily be applies to situations facing our children today where it takes courage to help others who are struggling or suffering.
Rating: 4 Stars
Source: From Author For Review
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Thanks for the giveaway!!!
This sounds like an extraordinary story I'd love to read! Thanks for the giveaway.
This sounds like a great book for my kids! Thanks for the giveaway!
Thanks for the giveaway
Thank you one and all for taking the time out to visit and leave your lovely comments.
Have a great weekend,
Donna
Aha! I learned more about you, Donna. Enjoyed the interview. Your book is lovely, a story everyone ought to read.
I have a copy of the book, so don't enter me.