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BOOKS

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Coming June 2011...

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In bookstores now!

Blind Tom: The Horse Who Helped Build the Great Railroad Shirley Raye Redmond Illustrated by Lois Bradley Learn all about the building of the world’s first transcontinental railroad through the true story of Blind Tom, a sightless workhorse who contributed in his own way to this important part of American history. With its engaging narrative and striking illustrations, Blind Tom will delight animal lovers of all ages. 48 pages • 83⁄8 x 9 • color illustrations and map bibliography • resource list • glossary ISBN 978-0-87842-558-7 • paper $10.00 FOR AGES 4 AND UP Read about Chief Spotted Tail and his race against the Iron Horse here...

Shirley Raye's latest picture book is receiving excellent reviews!   “Blind Tom is an extremely satisfying book.” --New York Journal of Books 2010   From MIDWEST BOOK REVIEWS JULY 2009: ~AS INFORMATIVE AS IT IS ENTERTAINING!~ There really was a blind horse called Tom who worked pulling flatcars for construction crews who were building our country's first transcontinental railroad... As informative as it is entertaining, this true story of the handicapped horse who became famous in his own time is very highly recommended reading and certain to become a popular addition to school and community library collections.

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WINNER! 2009 NEW MEXICO BOOK AWARDS ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE YEAR

In bookstores now!   Rosemary's Glove Avalon Books, hardcover $23.95      ISBN-10: 0803499574    ISBN-13: 978-0803499577   Shirley Raye Redmond's regency novel Rosemary's Glove was recently selected as a finalist for the Golden Quill Awards, sponsored by the Phoenix Desert Rose chapter of Romance Writers of America. Read more here...

 

 

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Book News

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Want signed copies of Shirley Raye's books?

We've got great news for you! If you'll order the titles you want from Otowi Station and request inscription, Shirley Raye will sign them before Otowi ships them to you. You can call Otowi Station (505-662-9589) or email them for more information.

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