Razzle Dazzler: Featuring Lazy Layabout and Totally Stinky

by Marilyn Mae Randall

Overview

Razzle Dazzler is an adventure story in the style of The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland. The travels of Lazy Layabout and Totally Stinky expand their minds and characters, transforming them into their better selves. The characters they meet on their journey, such as, Lily Pond, Clunky Monkey, and Patricia Petunia, all contribute to their growth. And just wait until you taste a Bonanza Banana! (ages 6-12)

Quotes from readers:

"I think kids would find it funny, intriguing and compelling." John L. White, Ph.D., Author

"You kept our students entranced with your readings, your anecdotes, and your candid responses to their many questions. You have inspired them to pursue their own story telling and their illustrations." JoAnn Barbeosch, Principal, P.S. 94, Little Neck, New York.

"You are the funniest author in the whole wide world. I'm telling the truth. I'm a second grader and am 7 years old." Kimberly Guo, Elementary student, P.S. 94, Little Neck, New York.

"Our school likes your stories. They are funny and cool...." David Williams, Elementary Student, Copper Rim School, Globe, Arizona.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011311383
Publisher:	Fideli Publishing, Inc.
Publication date:	05/03/2011
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	5 - 11 Years

About the Author

Marilyn Mae Randall is the author of eight children’s books, including Southern Christmas, Wishes for Christmas, Wellington’s Windows, the Three Wives of Hero the Second, The Meanie, Razzle Dazzler, Sweetwater Village, and Bears Don’t Snore. She uses her books as tools to engage the thousands of students she has visited in schools across the country to promote reading and writing. Ms. Randall uses her skills as a storyteller to capture the imagination of the students she visits and to inspire them to develop their own reading and writing skills. Enthusiastic and entertaining, she has captured audiences of all ages. In addition to speaking to elementary and middle school students, Ms. Randall has been a workshop presenter at the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University. Other speaking engagements have included the 2002 and 2006 Christian Writers’ Conference in Memphis, Tennessee; the 2006 Christmas luncheon of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Chapter; the 2009 November luncheon at the Friends of the Library, Jackson, Tennessee; and Lambuth University Library, November 2009, Jackson, Tennessee. Ms. Randall is the author of “A Marine Salute,” a congratulatory poem, which was sanctioned by the Marine Corps and carries the Marine Corps Seal. It is promoted and sold at Parris Island. Ms. Randall and her husband were VIP guests of the Commanding Officer, Brig. Gen. Tryon, at Parris Island in Spring 2006 at the Emblem and Graduation ceremonies. She has appeared three times on “Live at Five” broadcast by WBIR Channel 10, Knoxville, Tennessee. She was also featured on WBBJ-TV, Channel ABC 7, Jackson, Tennessee, and EplusTV6 at Union University, Jackson Tennessee. Marilyn Mae Randall was a featured author at: Davis-Kidd Bookstore, Jackson, Tennessee; Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Knoxville, Tennessee; Celebration of Books and Authors, East Tennessee State University; Young Authors Convention, Etowah, Tennessee; Clemson University Celebration of Books and Authors, Clemson, SC; Fall for the Book Festival, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia; and Celebration of Authors, Walland, Tennessee.