Rusty and Emma's Big Shock! - Wilde, Annie

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Résumé :
Hi, my name is Rusty. I am a puppy who loves secrets, but I just can't keep them to myself. That is why I want to share a very BIG one with you about me and the young girl, who is my owner, Emma Puff. Just yesterday I was a grumpy old dog and Emma was 90 years old. You won't believe what happens next? Readers of all ages will laugh out loud at the antics of Emma and Rusty, as they are transported to a world where age is just a number. Mr. Musk is the hilarious but naughty parrot who knows all their secrets. When he accidentally creates a mysterious elixir, the magic begins to happen. Old Emma and Rusty become young again and chaos ensues. The duo gets a second chance to appreciate the joys of childhood, the importance of friendship and family while holding on to their old souls. The story and illustrations are designed for, but not limited to, young readers, family members, guardians, and teachers, who enjoy sharing stories that encourage children to love reading and to value people of all ages. All are sure to be delighted by the unexpected twists and turns this cast of characters experiences throughout the book.Rusty and Emma's Big Shock! is the first book in the Emma Puff's Secrets Series by Annie Wilde. Emma was born from the imaginative bedtime stories that the author created for her children to whom this book is dedicated. Annie's words are beautifully complemented by the illustrations of Beebe Hargrove. Together they weave a fun, action-packed story filled with hope and second chances.

Biographie:
Annie Wilde was born in London, England. As a young girl she relocated with her family to the wilds of the Suffolk countryside. At just sweet sixteen, she moved back to the big city to train as a hairdresser. It was the Swinging Sixties, and she was slap-bang in the middle of all the excitement. Since then, Annie's life has been full of twists and turns, back roads, main roads, highways and junctions...all eventually leading to retirement on the Italian island of Sicily. Upon sorting through a lifetime of memorabilia stored in her garage, she stumbled upon a box of writings and drawings that were from a time of bedtime storytelling with her children and grandchildren. So, with time on her hands she decided to develop some of the characters and create Emma Puff's Secrets Series! To her delight, the first-time author's debut Rusty and Emma's Big Shock! (Book 1) won the 36th Annual Independent Book Publisher's Association Benjamin Franklin Award's Silver Medal for Fiction: Young Readers (8-12). With an adventurous spirit like Emma Puff, Annie traveled to Denver to receive her award. And Annie donned her cowgirl hat and boots and attended her first rodeo where she was introduced to the cheering crowd as an award-winning children's book author. Next the book's cover was a finalist for the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards for Children's Fiction Cover Design. Her plan did not include becoming an author in her 70s, but since embarking on this new journey, she has re-discovered her vivid imagination and is full of excitement about bringing the adventures of Emma Puff and all the other characters to life. With such a wealth of life experiences behind her to draw upon, there are no limits to the adventures that lie ahead. She hopes that children and adults alike can connect with the stories and bond with the characters that prove age is just a number and inside we are all still young at heart. Annie takes inspiration from the beautiful Sicilian sunshine and hanging out with people of all ages and from all walks of life....