This site will introduce you to The Four Ever Friends chapter book series written by Darlene DeCrane. You will find out about the author, her motivation to write the books, and you will be able to place orders for the books. Take a look around and enjoy meeting Gracie, Lexie, Morgan, and Sophie.
After weeks of staying home and quarantining during the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020, four nine-year-old girls finally get to play together because their moms think they need more socialization. Gracie, Lexie, Morgan and Sophie are required to follow the rules and guidelines for social distancing. They form a special bond forged by their unique personalities and humorous adventures they share. They quickly become "The Four Ever Friends."
Inspired by the real-life adventures of four young girls and their moms, Darlene provides a story that takes a timely topic (isolation) and shows how something positive can be achieved in the midst of a world-wide Pandemic. The three books in The Four Ever Friends COVID Trilogy will be a valuable tool for teachers and parents who want to help children understand that it is possible to strengthen friendships and even have fun during difficult times. Children should read it now as they are experiencing this "new normal life."
In addition to the positive outcome realized by the girls, these books have contributed to another positive outcome of the pandemic. Darlene has always wanted to write a children's book. When the virus took away her ability to travel, she made use of her freed-up time and realized her dream. An added plus to the whole experience has been that her grandson, Collin Snyder, volunteered to do the original illustrations.
Any profits realized by the author from the sale of these books will be donated to educational and/or literacy initiatives.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Article from the BG Independent News. Our hometown has been very supportive. https://bgindependentmedia.org/decrane-shares-story-of-four-ever-friends-using-creativity-to-get-through-covid/
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