Review: Self-confidence in the face of opposition
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 29, 2014
San Diego, California Author Leela Hope studied English Literature at Berkeley, earning a degree in 1989. Her writing covers a span of several genres, but she always returns to her first love, children's fiction. And it is there that her star shines brightest. Always finding something unique on which to base her stories, she makes each tale a learning experience for children as well as offering some pointers for parenting!Fiery Faye was fiery dragon is a good and quiet beast, gentle, loved dragon school, learning her 3Rs. But on the playground she was pestered by bully Dragon Jenny who made her feel inferior. But one day while flying home she hears a cry coming from up on a mountain. Faye flies to the girl, frees her from captivity. The little girl is so happy that she says Faye deserves a medal for being able to fly so high. Her faith restored the next day when Bully Jenny begins to bully her, she flies up high and shows Bully Jenny that she is not a bad dragon - she is just herself and that is fine.As always Leela Hope's books are colorful with excellent illustrations, carry a fine story line, and serve to teach a quiet little lesson. Grady Harp, April 14