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OverviewIn the pages of To Make You Smile, you'll discover a delightful collection of 12 humorous short stories and one captivating longer tale that will bring joy and laughter to readers of all ages. 'Shy Brenda' is a heartwarming autobiographical account of the author's childhood in Fergus, Ontario, Canada, during the 1950s and 60s. It follows the journey of a shy little girl as she overcomes her timidity and blossoms into a confident young woman. 'Arnie' is a charming short story about an adventurous armadillo who mines for diamonds in the lush forests of Brazil, South America. This tale is sure to delight and entertain. 'Perkins the Praying Mantis' is a humorous short story that explores the tender love between Perkins, a mantis preacher, and Mertle Mantis, one of his devoted parishioners. 'Fustus, The Fly' offers a whimsical glimpse into the life of a fly, providing a day's worth of amusing antics and escapades. 'Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Snails' takes a humorous approach to exploring the fascinating world of snails, revealing their quirky habits and endearing qualities. In addition to these, you'll find several more lighthearted stories that showcase the author's unique sense of humor, guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and bring a smile to your face. While this collection is perfect for children and young teens, parents will also find themselves chuckling along with their kids as they follow the hilarious adventures and mishaps of the characters in these short stories. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brenda L DemmansPublisher: Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Imprint: Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.145kg ISBN: 9798889109082Pages: 68 Publication Date: 19 July 2024 Recommended Age: From 12 to 14 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBrenda L. Demmans was born in 1951 in Fergus, Ontario, Canada. She now lives in Mount Forest, Ontario, not too far from Fergus. She worked in various office jobs during her career, the longest being as a clerk at the local hospital, first in admissions and later in the emergency department. She raised one daughter and has a granddaughter who lives in the nearby town of Arthur, Ontario. She took a few writing courses at a local college when she was 40 years old, and this is her first piece of published writing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |