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PURE TRASH (Historical Fiction) by Bette A. Stevens #FREE eBook through July 1, 2017

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PURE TRASH (Historical Fiction) by Bette A. Stevens

#FREE eBook June 27 through July 1, 2017
Grab a copy of this must-read prequel to the author’s novel DOG BONE SOUP today at Your Amazon http://amzn.to/1T5tMAZ today!

From the Reviews

5gold-star3

Pure Trash—A Nostalgic Gem!

“A nostalgic gem – I was swept away from the first paragraph and thoroughly enjoyed this skillfully written short story. This author knows how to paint mind-pictures and flavour them with taste, smell, and sound.” ~WJ Scott, Children’s Author, Fairy Dust.

A Compelling Story

“Having read Dog Bone Soup from which this short story was drawn, I figured it would be a review of what I already read. I must say it was, but to a greater degree, this short story caused me to focus on the message. Two boys, Shawn and Willie, were children of dirt-poor parents. The story covers the day that the boys are going to take their bikes to town, trade in some bottles, and enjoy some candy. In short, a day free of worry and care. Unfortunately, this was not meant to be. A small accident causes the boys to have to face the reality of prejudice that will no doubt haunt them their entire lives.

“The author tells this story with the realism that causes the reader believe they are witnessing the action personally. One’s heart goes out to the boys and their mother for having to endure ridicule and shame only because they were born into poverty.

“I recommend this short story to anyone who wants to preview Dog Bone Soup. It is well worth the time.” ~John Howell, author

Book summary

PURE TRASH (Historical Fiction/Ages 10-adult) In this short story adventure set in New England in the 1950s, two young boys set out on a Saturday adventure you won’t want to miss! Experience the joy of a carefree Saturday and the blistering pain of feeling not quite good enough as you hop on a bike and ride into town with two delightful young boys who find adventure at every turn. Shawn and Willie Daniels live in the woods with no indoor water or plumbing. Dad spends most of his hard-earned money on beer. Prejudice, class division, alcoholism, poverty, injustice, and bullying are cleverly woven into this 1950s adventure short. PURE TRASH is the short story prequel to DOG BONE SOUP, Stevens’s début novel DOG BONE SOUP.

About the author

Inspired by nature and human nature, author Bette A. Stevens is a retired elementary and middle school teacher, a wife, mother of two and grandmother of five. Stevens lives in Central Maine with her husband on their 37-acre farmstead where she enjoys reading, writing, gardening, walking and reveling in the beauty of nature. She advocates for children and families, for childhood literacy and for the conservation of monarch butterflies—an endangered species (and for milkweed, the only plant that monarch caterpillars will eat).

Stevens is the author of AMAZING MATILDA, an award-winning picture book; The Tangram Zoo and Word Puzzles Too!, a home/school resource  incorporating hands-on math and writing; and PURE TRASH, the short story prequel to her début novel, DOG BONE SOUP—coming-of-age story and family drama set in 1950s and 60s New England.

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  1. Two More Summer Reads: Blogger book reviews | Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author said:
    06/30/2017 at 5:11 pm

    […] I’ve just finished reading Mae Clair’s mystery “Eclipse Lake” and have Sally Cronin’s story collection “What’s in a Name?” on my TBR. You’ll want to heck out these awesome authors and get reading! ~Bette A. Stevens http://www.4writersandreaders.com […]

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  2. PURE TRASH (Historical Fiction) by Bette A. Stevens #FREE eBook through July 1, 2017 | Annette Rochelle Aben said:
    06/28/2017 at 9:58 am

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  3. Micki Peluso said:
    06/27/2017 at 3:12 pm

    Reblogged this on mallie1025 and commented:
    A prequel to the idely acclaimed Dog Bone Soup. Both 5 star books!!

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  4. Micki Peluso said:
    06/27/2017 at 3:10 pm

    I loved this book and the following Dog Bone Soup. Both earned 5 worthy stars.

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  5. watchingthedaisies said:
    06/27/2017 at 12:02 pm

    Thank you Bette. 😊

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  6. D. Wallace Peach said:
    06/27/2017 at 11:11 am

    I enjoyed this one too. Lovely writing and great characters. I hope your promotion goes well! 😀

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  7. kethuprofumo said:
    06/27/2017 at 11:05 am

    What a wonderful story, dear Bette! I wish it to become a bestseller! Especially among the new generation| 🙂

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  8. Natalie Ducey said:
    06/27/2017 at 10:22 am

    Really enjoyed this story, Bette! Happy to share great news. 🙂

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  9. Mae Clair said:
    06/27/2017 at 10:13 am

    Here’s hoping lots of readers snatch up this gem, Bette. Pure Trash is a great introduction to the setting and characters of Dog Bone Soup, which (as you know) I LOVED. Wishing you many new fans!

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