Off to See...

Karen Deford

Aug 2014 · AuthorHouse

About this ebook

Haliebelle lives in the domed city of Rubyville, in the westest part of Jewel Isle. She once lived in Emerald Town before the frost overtook the domed cities. No one remembers what life was like before the frost. Haliebelle has a very small remembrance of a smile, laughter, a pair of eyes, and a double swing. It is a good memory. Life was so much better. Now she lives with her wicked stepmother, Wicked Witch Winifred and her stepsister, Witchette Sylvani. Everyone in Rubytown is wicked and angry, even Haliebelle. Emerald Towns people are snooty, and Sapphirefields people are very frightened. All of Halo Island is in shambles, except for Diamond City. Haliebelle believes if she could make it to Diamond City at the top of Mt. Zykron and speak to King Dustman, maybe the frost could be melted, maybe everyone would remember. But the entrance to the crystal staircases which connect the lower cities to Diamond City have been blocked. Perhaps... If only she could find a way to Diamond City. If only she could find a way to go to the Grand Ball.

About the author

Karen Deford lives in Vandalia, Indiana with her husband Chuck, their four quarter horses, four Australian shepherds, seven cats and some twenty four or so rabbits. She has a son and daughter, three step sons and in all thirteen grandchildren. Growing up in a large family of five brothers and three sisters, there was a lot of playing make believe and storytelling. Her stories were written for her grandchildren. Each one written with love and a message of encouragement to overcome one of life’s little troubles. She is affectionately known to her youngest grandchildren as Grandma Kitty. When she is not playing with grandchildren, kittens, puppies, bunnies or horses, she enjoys sewing and of course writing. Her stories include, The Frightened Princess. The Sleepy Grumpy Fairy, The Practically Perfect Pixie, Daylight Fading Fast, and Off to See .... One of her future stories is Purple Skies and Pink Ribbons.