Christian-based children's author at Sparta Books
| 15 Feb 2012 | 09:48
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SPARTA Patricia Smith, a resident of Landing, will be available to sign copies of her children's book, "Miss Elly and the Gift of a Lifetime" on Saturday, Oct. 22 at Sparta Books. The story poses the dilemna, what will Miss Elly do when she witnesses her students acting in less than Christian-like behavior? She baffles her elderly assistant and the children with what seems to be a reward. Instead, as Miss Elly points out, "It's more of a gift, the gift of a lifetime!" This adventure is packed with surprises and has been called enlightening and motivating.