Book One
This book, revised and newly published by Warren Publishing introduces the four girls and shows how they strengthen their friendship while learning to adapt to living with restrictions imposed upon them by a global pandemic. Their humorous adventures, as they learn to safely socialize and have fun, will delight you.
Book Two
The safe but fun adventures of Gracie, Lexie, Morgan, and Sophie continue as they attend school remotely. During Fall Break, all four families vacation at a tiny house resort in the woods. Their circle of friendship grows as they meet a new family with two boys, Connor and Patrick.
Book Three
In this the third book of The Four Ever Friends series, the girls discover that birthdays and holidays are quite different during a Pandemic. In addition, they go on another trip with their friends and families...this time to the beach!
About Us
Author
Illustrator of the Original Series
Illustrator of the Original Series
Darlene DeCrane is originally from Ohio where she earned a B.S. Degree in
Elementary Education and a M.A. Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Bowling Green State University. Her professional career includes eighteen years as a classroom teacher and twelve years as and elementary principal. She was recognized as bo
Darlene DeCrane is originally from Ohio where she earned a B.S. Degree in
Elementary Education and a M.A. Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Bowling Green State University. Her professional career includes eighteen years as a classroom teacher and twelve years as and elementary principal. She was recognized as both a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar and a nominee for State Teacher of the Year in Ohio.
Illustrator of the Original Series
Illustrator of the Original Series
Illustrator of the Original Series
Collin Snyder is the grandson of Darlene. At the time that he illustrated the original series, he was a high school senior who played varsity soccer and was a member of the National Honor Society. During the Pandemic, he was one of our heroes, working part time in a neighborhood grocery store.
Sketching was one of his hobbies as a c
Collin Snyder is the grandson of Darlene. At the time that he illustrated the original series, he was a high school senior who played varsity soccer and was a member of the National Honor Society. During the Pandemic, he was one of our heroes, working part time in a neighborhood grocery store.
Sketching was one of his hobbies as a child, and illustrating this book allowed him to revisit that early interest.
He is currently a first year college student and still playing soccer.
The Goal
Illustrator of the Original Series
The Goal
This is a series of books that kids should read now. It is a story of the times, and children will be able to relate to the characters who are dealing with the same issues that they face every day of the Pandemic. We wanted to get this series into the hands of students, teachers, parents, and grandparents early in the Pandemic and thu
This is a series of books that kids should read now. It is a story of the times, and children will be able to relate to the characters who are dealing with the same issues that they face every day of the Pandemic. We wanted to get this series into the hands of students, teachers, parents, and grandparents early in the Pandemic and thus we initially self published. We are pleased that with Warren Publishing now publishing the first book, we will be able to expand the market for this important series.
We are appreciative of those who have purchased the book and donated it to a teacher, friend, or a child on their street. We encourage others to do the same.
Any profits realized by the author from the sale of this book will go to educational and/or literacy initiatives.