Charming New Children's Book Promotes Love for Nature

Westlake, Ore. (PRWEB) September 7, 2007 -- The Amazing Adventures of Annie Adair by Arlene Adair Hartzell teaches children about kindness, respect and politeness, even as it tells a rollicking adventure story.

What makes a child's imagination stretch? Often, it's reading a wonderful fantasy book like Arlene Adair Hartzell's The Amazing Adventures of Annie Adair. Set against the pristine Siltcoos Lake in Oregon, the book chronicles the incredible exploits of a little girl and her two dogs--one real and one imaginary. Annie and her friends romp across Siltcoos Lake, where she discovers the astonishing kingdom of Rie, a place where ordinary creatures transform into magical beings. A catfish becomes a princess, a dragon lurks deep under the waters and there is even a pirate with only half of her nose. As Annie and her friends try to rescue the catfish princess from danger, Annie learns the value of honesty, bravery and self-reliance.

In addition to exciting escapades, The Amazing Adventures of Annie Adair provides an early environmental message to children in regards to appreciating the natural world, with an emphasis on kindness to all living creatures. The story is a page-turning adventure that will provide young readers with a cavalcade of mounting thrills.

Warmly written and filled with colorful illustrations, The Amazing Adventures of Annie Adair is a wonderful story everyone will enjoy. Children will love the whimsical creatures Annie encounters on her journey, while parents will appreciate the gentle lessons the story imparts. As exuberant as it is educational, this is a book that is sure to be a treasured edition to any home or school library.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at arlenehartzell(@)msn.com. The Amazing Adventures of Annie Adair is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Arlene Adair Hartzell grew up by Siltcoos Lake in Oregon. Married, with four children, the author began writing six years ago and recently won a Grand Prize in a statewide fiction contest. She currently resides in Westlake, Ore.

About BookSurge

BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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