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Reading on Bed

GET READING. GET INSPIRED. 

Marlene writes for good. Her books cross a variety of genres, but all are focused on enhancing her readers' lives. Her children's books are meant to inspire kids to play backyard games like Kick the Can and Ghost in the Graveyard. The novels are based on true stories and inspire us to tackle life's challenges and dream big. Her Life Point Series helps readers navigate life's transitions—such as moving to a new home or empty nesting—with recipes and ideas to help them embrace change. 

"When you read or gift one of my books,

I want it to enhance your life

or the life of a loved one."

Marlene

My Books

Empty Nesting

"Empty Nesting" is a cookbook and inspirational guide for parents as their children leave home. It's the perfect gift for families sending their children out into the world and looking for ideas to reimagine their life. 

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Welcome Home

"Welcome Home" is a heartwarming, housewarming book offering stories, tips, and recipes for new homeowners. The cookbook and practical guide help new homeowners be sure the journey from house to home is filled with joy. 

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Do Not Discard

"Do Not Discard" is based on the true story of a boy, thrown in the trash as an infant, whose tenacity helps him reach his dreams. Sam's amazing journey inspires us all to take control of our destiny and reach for the stars.

The cover of the Do Not Discard book has a young boy sitting with his head on his knees next to a blue backpack.

Music Has Legs

Based on the true story of an orphan from El Salvador, "Music Has Legs" showcases what people can do when they come together. Juan was born with a cleft palate and lost his legs in a fire. His inspiring story takes him from an orphanage to performing music on a stage in Chicago. 

The Music Has Legs book cover has Juan hand on the end of a guitar.

Follow the Leader

Project Play Books teach children how to play backyard games while they read about the kids of Edgebrook. "Follow the Leader" gives a new spin on a timeless game and gets children thinking creatively. 

The Follow the Leader book cover is three boys running through the rain with their arms stretched out to be airplanes.

Ghost in the Graveyard

Set on Halloween, "Ghost in the Graveyard" is a "spooktacular" adventure with the Edgebook kids. The story inspires readers to play this traditional backyard game where finding ghosts and discovering hiding places is part of the fun.  

The Ghost in the Graveyard cover shows three kids, dressed in Halloween costumes, walking in front of a castle in the dark of night.

Kick the Can

"Kick the Can" has the Edgebrook kids playing after dark in a game of secret hiding places and searching strategies. Read the book to inspire kids to play traditional backyard games with their friends. 

The Kick the Can cover has kids cheering from a back porch while one boy is ready to kick the can as part of this backyard game.

Just a Baseball Game

This story addresses the issues in organized sports and motivates kids to play baseball for fun with their friends. "Just a Baseball Game" shows the Edgebrook kids working together to overcome disagreements and enjoy baseball again. 

Just a Baseball Game cover shows a group of kids preparing for a baseball game together.

Treasure Hunt

This Project Play Book gets kids searching from clue to clue for the secret treasure. "Treasure Hunt" helps families learn the game, which is great for inside and out and can include challenging clues and fun prizes. 

The Treasure Hunt book cover show four kids running to find their next clue in the game.

Change the World.

Father William Wasson founded a network of orphanages called Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH), raising over 15,000 children in nine countries. His philosophies provide practical advice on unconditional love and raising children. 

Father William Wasson stand between a crowd of children who live at NPH - an orphanage he started.
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