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Angel's Forever Home
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Mascot Books

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Title: Angel’s Forever Home

Authors: Rita Gigante and Bobbie Sterchele-Gigante

Co-author: Donna McDine

Illustrator: Renie De Mase

Genre: Children

ISBN: 978-1-64307-11-3

Publication Date: March 2019 

Pages: 32

Publisher: Mascot Books www.mascotbooks.com

Synopsis: In this true story, Angel, a dog who was rescued from a Chilean earthquake, searches for his forever home. Facing his fear of rejection for not being like other dogs, he embarks on a journey that teaches him the importance of patience, courage, and the willingness to open his heart to others.

Award:
  • Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention





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Title: Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters

Author: Donna M. McDine 

Illustrator: Jack Foster 

Softcover ISBN: 9781616336998

eBook ISBN: 9781616337001

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Synopsis: The anxiety of finding one’s own place and friends in kindergarten without the comfort of having her fraternal twin sister nearby at first overwhelms Dee until she realizes even without her fraternal twin sister, Dee and her classmates for the most part are in the same boat.

AWARDS:

    • Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention
    • The Story Monster Approved 2015 Award



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    A Sandy Grave
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    Title: A Sandy Grave

    Category: Chapbooks for Tweens

    Author: Donna M. McDine 

    Illustrator: Julie Hammond 

    Hardcover ISBN: 9781616334543; 1616334541

    Softcover ISBN: 9781616334550; 161633455X

    eBook ISBN: 9781616334567; 1616334568 

    Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

    SYNOPSIS: The anticipation of summer vacation can put anyone in a great mood with the excitement of adventures to be had--especially at the beach. But what is a group of friends to do when they discover mysterious men poaching whale teeth at the beach?

    AWARDS:
    • Purple Dragonfly Book 2014 Awards 1st Place Picture Books 6 and Older 
    • The Beach Book Festival 2014 Awards Honorable Mention 
    • Story Monster Approval 2014 



    Royal Navy Press Gangs children's book, Powder Monkey
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    Powder Monkey
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    Title: Powder Monkey

    Category: Academic Wings

    Author: Donna McDine

    Illustrator: KC Snider  

    Hardcover ISBN: 9781616333843; 1616333847

    Paperback ISBN: 9781616333850; 1616333853

    eBook ISBN: 9781616333867; 1616333863

    Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

    SYNOPSIS: Forced into a life at sea by the Royal Navy Press Gangs, 12-year-old Tommy Kitt finds himself in a floating sea of misery. Poor living conditions and beatings occur daily. Despite his small size, Tommy must summon the courage and physical ability to prevail in a situation he cannot escape.

    AWARDS:

    • Purple Dragonfly Book 2015 1st Place Historical Fiction 
    • Story Monster Approval 2014 



    Title: Hockey Agony

    Category: Chapbooks for Tweens

    Author: Donna McDine 

    Illustrator: Julie Hammond 

    Paperback ISBN: 9781616333607; 161633360X

    eBook ISBN: 9781616333614; 1616333618

    Price: $9.95 paperback / $5.00 e-book

    Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

    SYNOPSIS: 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 conscience tells him otherwise at the moment of truth.

    AWARDS:

    • 2014 New England Book Festival Children's Books Honorable Mention 
    • Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention
    • Story Monster Approval 2014 

     


    The Underground Railroad children's book, The Golden Pathway
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    The Golden Pathway
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    Title: The Golden Pathway

    Category: Chapbooks for Tweens

    Author: Donna McDine 

    Illustrator: KC Snider 

    Print ISBN 13: 978-1-61633-081-1

    e-Book ISBN 13: 978-1-61633-082-8

    Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

    SYNOPSIS: Be transported through time to the Underground Railroad, where high-pitched screams echo each night. David’s cruel Pa always chooses the same victim. Despite the circumstances during slavery, David uncovers the courage to defy his Pa.

    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 attempts to lead Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa.

    AWARDS:

    • Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention Children K-3rd General 
    • Literary Classics 2011 Silver Award Recipient Picture Book Early Reader 
    • Literary Classics 2011 Finalist Picture Book Early Reader 
    • Literary Classics 2011 Seal of Approval Picture Book Early Reader 
    • Finalist in Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards – Children’s Picture Book Fiction category 
    • Preditors & Editors Readers Poll 2010 – Top Ten - Children’s Books category 
    • 77th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition – Honorable Mention – Children’s/Young Adult Fiction


    Anthology



    IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond
    Title: Insecure Writer's Support Group Guide to Publishing and Beyond
    ISBN: 9781939844088
    Pages: 235
    Cost: FREE

    Synopsis:
    Tapping into the expertise of over a hundred talented authors from around the globe, The IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond contains something for every writer. Whether you are starting out and need tips on the craft of writing, looking for encouragement as an already established author, taking the plunge into self-publishing, or seeking innovative ways to market and promote your work, this guide is a useful tool. Compiled into three key areas of writing, publishing, and marketing, this valuable resource offers inspirational articles, helpful anecdotes, and excellent advice on dos and don'ts that we all wish we knew when we first started out on this writing journey. 

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