Charming New Children's Book Teaches Perseverance and Resilience

Beaufort, SC (PRWEB) October 25, 2007 -- The Flower in the Thickets by Marcella Miller charmingly explores how a determined little seedling is able to not only survive in the thickets, but to prosper.

In a wise and warm children's book, author Marcella Miller shows children how tough times can make them stronger, wiser, and even more alive. The Flower in the Thickets is about a brave little seedling who finds himself dropped into the thickets. Growing among the thorns, the seedling has to struggle to get enough light and water. Never giving up hope, the brave little seedling manages to grow into a lovely flower with an even more beautiful future!

While raising her own children, retired nurse Miller realized that many children see their friends move every two or three years, or move themselves. These moves, which include the challenges of new friends, schools and homes, can be hard on children. The Flower in the Thickets emphasizes that a strange environment may seem scary, but with wit, spunk and imagination, children can triumph.

Warmly written and beautifully illustrated, The Flower in the Thickets is sure to be a prize 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 doloresphlps@yahoo.com. The Flower in the Thickets is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Marcella Miller worked as a nurse for over 25 years. She has three grown sons and a grandson. A European traveler, she lives in South Carolina with her Pomeranian, Dixie.

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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