Promises

by Flo Barnett, Abira Das (Illustrator)

When Betty Lou Kolinski decides to attend high school away from home, her family adamantly objects. But ever since she learned to read, Lou's dream has been to become a famous author, and going to Vincentian High promises her the chance to achieve her goal.
Danny, now sixteen, meets a dark-haired beauty, and invites her for a soda..To his delight, Marion accepts and he's walking on air. Though life promises good times ahead, Danny soon loses his job and is badly beaten by the town bullies. Some promises are meant to be kept, and some promises should never be made. Find out whether or not the Kolinski kids choose wisely where promises are concerned.

200 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 21, 2015

About the author

Flo Barnett focuses her attention on publishing chapter books geared towards children, ages 9+. She explores serious topics such as abuse, bullying, and loss of a loved one in a sensitive manner in order to empower youngsters to face adversity with courage and conviction.

During her professional career in education, Ms. Barnett was a preschool administrator and daycare provider. She also taught kindergarten and elementary school for many years. Now retired, she also writes hilarious tales for, and sometimes based on the real-life antics of her seven energetic grandchildren, whom she loving refers to as, “Grammy’s Gang”.

Flo lives near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her hubby, Barry, and her dog, Shadow.