Sara and Destiny seem different at first, but their love of cooking helps them find what else they have in common. Together, they decide to make the world around them a better place.

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In this decodable book written for middle school audiences and beyond, readers will spend time practicing the letter blends sc, sn, sw, sl, st, sp, sk, sm, cr, br, gr, pl, bl, gl, cl, fl, tr, dr, fr, and pr. This book is one of many in development by Storyshares, the goal of which is to create a new shelf in the global library designed to reach even the most left-behind readers in middle school and beyond. It combines key science of reading principles with characters, topics, themes, and imagery built around young adult interests.

Jennie Ford is a mother, writer, potter, and artist. Jennie was raised in Eastern North Carolina, where the rich farming landscapes provide the backdrop to many of her stories.

As a contributor to Storyshares for many years, she will continue to compose short stories for their expanding library. Now residing in Western North Carolina, Jennie is currently writing a novel for young adult readers, which she hopes to publish in the future.

According to Jennie, “The goals of the Storyshares organization are wonderful and much needed.” Jennie continues to feel pride lending her talents to the benefit of struggling and beginning readers with age appropriate and thoughtful stories. She is excited to learn that her stories may instill the love of reading in many.

James Quinton is a writer from a small town in central Massachusetts. When he's not at his desk, he's either in his garden coaxing his plants to grow or in his workshop turning salvaged wood and flea market finds into one-of-a-kind furniture and home decor.