Bøger af Kelly Nelson

The true story of a family pet who served in WWII and went on to become a friend to wounded veterans During World War II, families all over the country volunteered their pet dogs to serve in the Dogs for Defense Program. This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the true story of a family and their beloved dog, Brownie, who served alongside the troops and returned home to become a companion to wounded vets. At first Brownie's boy, Oren, isn't sure he wants to send his boisterous best friend to war. But with the help of his parents, Oren decides that Brownie could do a lot of good. Brownie serves faithfully on the frontlines until an injury sends him home from the Pacific islands. His family welcomes him back with open arms. But Brownie is not content sitting around at home--he needs a job. He begins to accompany Oren's mother to the Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin, where she works. There, Brownie finds a way to serve his fellow veterans just as he served his fellow soldiers. Lovingly illustrated by Aaron Boyd, this heartwarming story gives poignant new meaning to the phrase "man's best friend" and will be a favorite for children and their grownups.

Amelia Grayson is propelled into an unlikely match with Montana cowboy Garrett Strong when they bid against each other for the Double J Ranch. Financing is tight for Garrett, but he is determined to preserve his beloved rodeo mentor's historic ranch-the place he considers a second home. Amelia's dream of starting a teen addiction recovery ranch is within grasp, but first she needs the money from her trust fund. Unfortunately, her grandmother included a marriage clause in the irrevocable trust, stating Amelia must be wed before she sees a dime. Private investigators, past secrets, and a land-hungry oil and gas company threaten both of their dreams. When it appears neither will secure a contract for the ranch, can they agree to a marriage of convenience for the sake of the Double J? Opposites attract in this fake fiancé romance, delivering a delightful blend of sweet romance, humor, and a touch of mystery.

"These poems are restless. They describe concisely her themes of geographic dislocation and without saying it outright, she zeros in on a universal wish to belong. As the poems inhabited place after place, I kept wanting to know where they would lead. Nelson's poems, idiosyncratic in form, evoked a deep sensation. Her voice shifted something within me." -Carol Levin, Concrete Wolf Contest judge & author of Stunned by the Velocity