When Lindie Lou’s plane lands in the Emerald City (Seattle), a new adventure begins! Lindie Lou says goodbye to her travel companion, Max and wonders if she'll ever see him again. Her new owners introduce her to life on a lake, flying fish in Pike Place Market, the gum wall, and the Space Needle. Follow Lindie Lou as she learns SEL lessons, swims for the first time, watches orca whales in Puget Sound, and goes “up in space”. Readers will remember Lindie Lou’s bravery when faced with fears of their own. They will also see SEL examples when she develops self-esteem, courage, determination, and compassion for others.
Jeanne Bender is the author of the popular children's book series titled the Lindie Lou Adventure Series.
For many years Bender traveled the world with her puppy Lindie Lou. Together they've experienced many incredible adventures and learned life lessons along the way. Bender shares these stories in her Lindie Lou Adventure Series.
Education: Bender's writing talent was discovered early on when she received high praise for her poetry and early compositions. Bender continued to write, sharing her travel stories with friends and family. They encouraged her to put her adventures in book format. Bender hired a creative writing professor in Seattle, WA to help improve her writing skills. She continued her education in the UK at Oxford University. The first book in the Lindie Lou Adventure Series took three and a half years to write.
Bender presently lives in Seattle, WA in the summer and San Diego, CA in the winter.
Growing Up: Bender grew up in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was the second oldest of eight children. Early on, she realized she loved animals and adventures. At the age of ten, was given the opportunity to hatch six gosling eggs in her family’s garage. They hatched successfully and followed Bender down the city streets. She never gave up her love for animals. She had several pets during her childhood years.
After high school, Bender moved to Long Beach, CA to attend college. She was elected student body president and graduated with a degree in fashion merchandising.
A few years later, Bender became a real estate broker in Pasadena, CA. Her career took off and she opened her own real estate company at the age of 25. Always looking for a challenge, Bender moved to Beverly Hills, CA. Within nine months, she was invited into the Leading Edge Society of Rodeo Realty, a division of Merrill Lynch Realty.
Becoming a Writer: Bender's education continued when she studied with a creative writing professor in Seattle, WA and in the UK at Oxford University.
One day Bender was on the Internet looking for a puppy. She came across the cutest cocker spaniel she had ever seen. Bender called the owner and adopted the puppy. Her name was Lindie Lou. Lindie Lou flew from St. Louis to her new home in Seattle, where they met at the airport. Bender fell in love with Lindie Lou, the second she saw her cute face and big paws. Soon after they met, she decided to write stories about her life with Lindie Lou.
The next step: Bender knew writing made her happy and fulfilled. Once she decided to write the Lindie Lou Adventure Series, she knew she had to find an editor, graphic designer and an illustrator. She asked editor, Nancy Kiefer for help. Kiefer agreed to edit the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books. Illustrator, Kate Willows and graphic designer, Susan Harring also joined "Team Lindie Lou."
GETTING PUBLISHED Bender and Kiefer spent many hours writing the Lindie Lou Adventure Series. The first book took three and a half years to finish. The second and third book took eight months each. They spent a lot of time working together long distance. Bender lives on the west coast (Seattle, Washington) and Kiefer lives in the Midwest (New London, Wisconsin.)
Pina Publishing in Seattle, WA published all of the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books.
Books: Lindie Lou Adventure Series,
Book 1, FYING HIGH: Flying on an Airplane for the very first time was published October 2015.
Book 2, UP IN SPACE: An adventure at the Space Needle was published December 2016.
Book 3, HARVEST TIME: Celebration on an organic farm was published October 2017.
Book 4, BIG CITY MAGIC: Uncover the Secret of the Big Apple will be published in 2018.
Upon finding this book at the Space Needle in Seattle, I realized there were more! There are 3 books and I bought them all to start the series with my nieces and nephews! Lindie Lou is fun, exciting, SASSY and adorable!! I hear there are more books to come and can't wait to see what she gets into next!
Up in Space: An Adventure at the Space Needle (Lindie Lou Adventure Series Book 2) by Jeanne Bender Up in Space is a heartwarming tale of friendship and acceptance told through the eyes of an adorable puppy. The story is thoughtfully crafted to help children deal with their anxieties and fears about change, and guides them towards embracing new experiences with positivity and optimism.
Lindie Lou, a young and curious puppy, has finally arrived in the Emerald City (Seattle) to meet her new family. Although she is excited to start a new chapter in her life, she can’t help but feel a tinge of nervousness about leaving behind her travel companion, Max. She wonders if she will ever see him again.
As Lindie Lou ventures on a new journey with her family, she is introduced to the breathtaking beauty of life on a lake and finally finds her friend Max in the Pike Place Market. Her owner, Kate takes her “up in space” in the iconic Space Needle, where she marvels at the stunning views.
Join Lindie Lou as she embarks on thrilling adventures in the vibrant city of Seattle. As Lindie Lou navigates the bustling city, she indulges in new experiences, encounters moments of pure joy, strange encounters, and even a few moments of fear. Her journey is an exciting one, filled with twists and turns that will leave you captivated till the very end.
Up in Space is an enjoyable book with friendly characters and engaging writing that will appeal to readers of all ages.
"Up in Space: An Adventure at the Space Needle" penned by the author Jeanne Bender is an interesting Children's book. The main character of the story is Lindie Lou. She met Max at an airport baggage claim and now they have arrived at the Emerald City. Lindie Lou has been living with Joe and Sherry till now. But now, she has new owners and a new home.
Lindie Lou finally met her new mommy Kate who found her cuter than her pictures. Will Lindie Lou meet Max? With white and gray buildings, Lindie Lou wonders why the city is known as Emerald City.
Read this book to find the answer yourself. The character of Lindie Lou is immediately likable. This book tempted me to go on an adventure, especially to Seattle. Kids will have a great time solving quick quizzes and reading the fun facts given at the end of the book. Go ahead with this book without any second thoughts. I strongly recommend this book for little ones.
I read this to my grandson (age 5 at the time) and every time I got to the end of the chapter he said, "More, grandma, more!!! So we kept reading! Lindie Lou is an adorable character who experiences new adventures in each book. This one takes place in Seattle as Lindie Lou gets to know the city with her trusted friend Max, a husky she met in book 1, Flying High. Large fonts, color illustrations, a bridge chapter book for kids who are wanting to read something a little longer or a fabulous family or classroom read aloud. This series is my answer to little ones who want Harry Potter or Minecraft books and aren't quite ready for the subject matter.
Lindie Lou's adventures in Seattle were amazing! Her friend Max was her tour guide and showed her many things. One of my favorites was when they visited the Gum Wall - it was interesting and a little gross. Jeanne Bender does a great job of keeping the reader interested in what Lindie Lou will do next.
Read this with a student. She loved it, me not so much. Talking dogs aren't necessarily my thing, but loved the book because the 4th grader reading it was absolutely enthralled!
Bender does it again! I bought this one AT the Space Needle as a gift for my nephew :) lots of information displayed in a fun way. Now he can't wait to visit!