Children’s books to be signed

Children’s books to be signed

COLUMBIANA

Connie Randolph of Salineville, author of the children’s book “Casper Joe,” will sign copies of her book from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 25 at the Links at Firestone Farms, 105 Saint Andrews St.

Based on the life of a puppy, the book covers Casper Joe’s adoption by a loving family who provide him with toys and even a swimming pool. However, Casper Joe gets sick and must learn to be brave in the veterinarian’s office.

Christianity combats violence in new book

BOARDMAN

In his new book, “Method 8 — The Land of Escobar and the Journey of the Dreamer,” Brian Keith West takes his writing skills and uses them to combat the high increase in youth violence with the weapon of Christianity.

The book is about a boy who is born in a land that cannot dream and only has Christianity as a religion. He uses his gift to dream to prepare his people to face off against an elite and oppressive government.

The author is president of The Method 8 Corporation, which is hosting a book signing from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Family Christian Book Stores in Fashion Square Plaza, 7415 Market St.

The book can be purchased by calling 800-booklog, at any book store or online retailer, at Method8inc.com, or at www.bookmasters.com/marktplc/02982.htm.

‘Spooksylvania’ revisits childhood fantasies

SHARON, pa.

“Spooksylvania!,” a book written specifically for young readers by Lisa George, a lifelong resident of Sharon and an office administrator in the Mercer County District Attorney’s Office, is based on childhood fantasies of magic and good and evil.

The story follows Igor and his friends for spooky fun in a town full of monsters, mummies, ghosts, ghouls and even an occasional scientist. “Spooksylvania!” was illustrated by Margo George and published by Dorrance Publishing Co. For more information, call Jessica Cunningham Stillwell at 412-288-4543 or visit www.dorrancepressroom.com.

Vindicator staff report