Sugar Shack

The power of positive thinking lies in one's ability to accept and apply what is learned from one's experiences in life, whether good or bad. This heartwarming, realistic-fiction story, takes the reader on a trip through the life-changing events that happen to Gwendolyn Cole, a young girl growing up in the small country town of Warren, Arkansas. From a burning candy store, to falling in love with a performing stilt-walker, Gwen struggles to maintain a positive outlook on life. The loss of a family friend and the unusual comforting of a yellow butterfly bring her to the satisfying awareness that no one is ever too young or too old to help others. Throughout this inspiring novel, the message rings clearly that a positive outlook on life builds character and pays off in one's favor in the long run.