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Brenda Lochinger

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in Milwaukee WI, The United States

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Brenda Lochinger is the author of The Nut Family book series. She was born March 2nd in Milwaukee, WI and is currently living in Gilbert, AZ. She is married and has three children, two boys and a girl. She loves writing children’s books and poetry. Her hobbies include reading, writing, spending time with her family, and drawing in pen and ink. When she is not writing and taking care of family, she volunteers her time at her children’s school libraries.

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Average rating: 4.33 · 33 ratings · 14 reviews · 3 distinct works

	I'm Squirrely! (The Nut Family, #1) by Brenda Lochinger (Goodreads Author), Frank Monahan (Editor), Jeffrey Duckworth (Illustrator) 4.19 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I'm Twirrely! (The Nut Family, #2) 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I'm Whirrely! (The Nut Family Book 3) by Brenda Lochinger (Goodreads Author), Jeffrey Duckworth (Illustrator), Frank Monahan (Editor) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I'm Squirrely! Book-aversary Giveaways!!

Here are the links to my giveaways on Facebook and Goodreads!
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Published on March 20, 2015 07:24 • Tags: adhd, ballet, boy, childrens, girl, giveaways, kids-lit, squirrel, tote

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Series by Brenda Lochinger

The Nut Family (2 books)
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Gone Girl

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Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1)

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“Someone told me that their child was diagnosed with ADHD. They wanted to know how I handle the day to day. It's hard on me but it's harder on them. I cry sometimes which means they probably do to. I worry that the world will never give them the chance they deserve but I am. I get frustrated when they are treated badly but they feel worse. I keep trying, I keep learning, and I keep telling their story. Just love your child and don't give up. They need you to be the person that understands.”
― Brenda Lochinger

tags: adhd, inspriration, love, parents-and-children

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“The future of my child is unknown but I have loved him, supported him, and taught him right from wrong. I will continue to do so...”
― Brenda Lochinger

tags: adhd, autism, children, inspirational, love

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“When life gives you squirrels, your bound to be a little nuts!”
― Brenda Lochinger

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“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
― Dr. Seuss

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“Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow
Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead
Walk beside me… just be my friend”
― Albert Camus

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“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
― Mark Twain

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“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
― Elbert Hubbard

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“Never put off till tomorrow what may be done day after tomorrow just as well.”
― Mark Twain

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