Description

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The escapades of 12 talking puppies in an action-packed, fast-paced adventure that starts on the first day of school. The puppies face bullying, unfair teachers, boy humor, and girl chitchat with some hilarious scenes at the park, in school, exploring the countryside, and even a half-time show.

Through F.orgiveness, A.cceptance, C.ommitment to selfless giving as gifts, and E.ncouragement - friendships are made, and lives are transformed.

Uncommon Answers to Common Problems - F.A.C.E. is finding the growth steps that God blesses.

Go on an adventure with:

Crinkle Bear and Lollie Pop the Chinese Shar-Pei
Mofester the Pit Bull
Daussey the Labrador
Espoti the Blue Heeler
Biviar the Chihuahua
Pontu the Irish Setter
Spinette the Pound Dog
Dockster the Schnauzer
Sachi the Pomeranian
Truna the Maltese
Bassey the Lhasa Apso
Miss Sheriah the Pekingese
Coach Zarch the Mastiff
Mr. Lenrad the Huskey
And some alley cats

Each has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Awards this book has won:

• 2024 - GOLD - YOUNG ADULT FICTION - Typesmith
• 2024 - GOLD - CHILDREN'S FICTION - Typesmith
• 2024 - GOLD - CHILDREN CHRISTIAN - PenCraft Winter Book Awards
• 2024 - GOLD - 10+ - Golden Wizard Book Prize
• 2023 - GOLD - CHILDREN'S RELIGIOUS - American Fiction Awards
• 2023 - GOLD - YOUNG KIDS / ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Christian Book Award
• 2023 - GOLD - TEEN / FICTION - Christian Book Award
• 2024 - SILVER DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE - MIDDLE SCHOOL - Independent Press Award
• 2023 - OFFICIAL SELECTION - Christian Book Award
• 2023 - FINALIST (SILVER) - CHILDREN'S FICTION - Literary Global Book Award
• 2023 - FINALIST (SILVER) - FICTION/YA - Literary Global Book Award
• 2023 - DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE (SILVER)- RELIGION FICTION - NYC Big Book Award
• 2023 - WINNER - ANIMAL/PETS - Royal Dragonfly Book Award
• 2023 - WINNER - MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION - Royal Dragonfly Book Award
• 2023 - WINNER - SCHOOL ISSUES - Purple Dragonfly Book Award
• 2023 - WINNER - MIDDLE-GRADE FICTION - Purple Dragonfly Book Award
• 2023 - WINNER - PETS - Purple Dragonfly Book Award
• 2023 - FINALIST - BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK 8-12 - Reader's Choice Award
• 2023 - FINALIST - BEST TEEN BOOK - Reader's Choice Award
• 2023 - # 2 - AMAZON TOP SELLER

AUTHORS
Dawn Renee Darnell is a member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA), Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and a member and Juror for The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts (AIVA); she judges the Communicator, Davey, and w3 awards. She is also an artist and a photographer. Her work has been in exhibitions in Art Basel, Expo Metro, and in galleries in Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Greece, Spain, and New York Times Square. Mrs. Darnell has won 37 international photography awards. She has been honored in Marquis Who's Who, Marquis Top Professional, Millennium Magazine, Artist Closeup Magazine and Blog, and in the Top 100 Magazine. Winner of the 2023 Artist-Person of the Year and 2023 Photographer-Person of the Year and 2024 Woman of the Year.

Born in Dallas, Jim spent his childhood in West Africa as a missionary kid. Jim has pastored three churches and serves as a missionary to Ivory Coast. A teacher of 24 years in math, French, and Spanish. His university degrees are a BS in Mathematics, a Master of Divinity, a Master of Secondary Education, and a Master of Educational Technology.

Together, Jim and Dawn Renee have won 66 book awar.