One of the brilliant titles in Jean Ure’s acclaimed series of humorous, delightful and poignant stories written in the form of diaries and letters which make them immediately accessible to children.

Nelle Harper Lee and Truman Capote, the authors, are the backdrop of this love story and mystery. It begins as an innocent trip to Monroeville, Alabama, to see a reenactment of Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mocking Bird, with two strangers, one from Chicago and the other from Atlanta. A black girl from Atlanta and a white boy from the south side of Chicago connect on their first day, and the adventure begins. Hooking up in the Deep South would be enough of a challenge, but what ensues—the KKK, murder, and their two moms finding love also—creates a wild ride. It’s contemporary, and a number of social reform issues thread their way through this energy-packed loving couple’s lives. Very contemporary and happening right now. You are in here somewhere; find yourself. website: richardhorchler.com email: [email protected]

The Secret Meeting of the Sworceracs is a silly story about the scarecrows in Mr. Wilsons farm. The scarecrows are upset that the crows are landing on their heads and making fun of them. The scarecrows dont like their name and want to change it. The crows heard that the scarecrows are planning a secret meeting. The crows sneak up to the meeting to hear what all the ruckus is about. The mouse Eddie surprises everyone by coming up with the name that everyone agrees is the perfect name for the scarecrows. Eddie has a surprise too! He falls in love with a beautiful mouse that he saw for the first time at the meeting. Stay tuned for the Wedding of Eddie and Tillie. The secret of the new name of the scarecrows will be revealed as Eddie tells his beloved Tillie how brilliant he is! It was fun to write this silly book. It is my hope that you enjoy reading it. Other publications from the author: Sleepy Tears Laughing Tears (a story about unforgettable moments with the firstborn grandchild Jozette, a book about children) Sleepy Tears Miss You Tears (a book about phone conversations and playtime with two grandchildren, Alaena and Phoenix, a book about children) Friends and Angels (a poetry book) Gods Love Is Real (a poetry book)