Stories That Inspire, Delight, and Endure
Pamella A. Russell brings children and families together through heartfelt tales of friendship, folklore, and love.
About The Author
Pamella A. (Ryan) Russell was born in Buffalo, NY. She moved to Brazil in her early teens and lived there until she was a young adult. Ms. Russell graduated from Rutgers University with a major in Spanish, then earned a Master of Library Service (MLS). She also studied at the Institute of Children’s Literature and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
Books
Victah!
We all cherish memories of family celebrations, whether they bring a smile or a tear, because they stay with us forever. For this family, lively activities like boating, fishing, and golfing were more than mere hobbies-they were the heart of their lives.
A Formal Occasion
A Formal Occasion is a children’s chapter book, target age 8-12, that is a coming-of-age story about finding the “perfect” dress for a big event. It is a story about the importance of friendships and how sometimes those friendships require loving sacrifices. “A Formal Occasion is charming, heartfelt, and age-appropriate.
Blossoms
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Morning Glory Blossoms who always wanted to play. One day, Morning Glory’s mother becomes ill and needs the mysterious healing power of the beautiful blossoms from her village garden.
The Catch of the Day
The Catch of the Day was inspired by a 1995 newspaper article about a man who lost his dentures overboard while on a fishing trip in the Netherlands. The story is about a boy who goes striper fishing (also known as rockfish or striped bass) with his father and grandfather.
Saci Kids
Four foster children meet an elf called Sací, sheltering in an antique rum barrel. He’s a one-legged trickster in a magical red cap who smells like rotten eggs and travels in a dust tunnel – an orphan of sorts and a long way from his home in the jungles of Brazil.
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