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The Adventure Continues

Longtime friends Billy, Rudy, and Josey once again heed the call of destiny in Sticky Sadness, the thrilling fourth installment of Adventures in Lusair. Lusair, a vibrant world brimming with magical creatures and breathtaking landscapes, is under threat from a mysterious corruption spreading across its lands.

Guided by the benevolent Knight of Light, the trio must venture through perilous realms, including the haunting Valley of Grief, where shadows of despair test their resolve, and the treacherous Smoking Mountains, where fiery dangers lurk at every turn.

For Rudy, the journey is deeply personal. Still grieving the loss of his beloved grandmother, he must confront his pain head-on, finding strength from within to help his friends and heal Lusair.

Will the bonds of friendship and courage be enough to overcome the darkness and restore peace to Lusair? Join Billy, Rudy, and Josey as they embark on their most emotional and daring adventure yet!

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Adventures of Lusair

The Book Series

Scaredy

Book 1

In Scaredy, Book 1 of the Adventures in Lusair, eight-year old Rudy must learn to conquer his fears and find his power. The life of his best friend and the fate of this strange new world depends on it. Join Rudy on this delightful adventure!

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Book cover of Wandering Ears, book 2 of the Adventures in Lusair, by author Sharon Leino,

Wandering Ears

Book 2

Josey is a bright student who struggles with paying attention to her teacher's directions, which makes her feel frustrated. She feels underestimated by others who assume that she cannot complete tasks without listening carefully.

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Tame that Flame

Book 3

Have you ever felt really, really mad? It can be tough to figure out what to do when you're super angry, right? Well, guess what? Billy feels the same way. He's got a big ball of anger inside him, and he's not sure how to handle it.

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Meet the Author

Sharon Leino

The oldest girl in a family of 11, Sharon Leino always had a great imagination. As a child, she expressed herself through poetry, pouring out her feelings about love, adventure, anger, and being bullied. As a grownup, Sharon’s career as an educator and special education curriculum developer found her writing reports and grants. Her childhood love of writing resurfaced with a vengeance when she retired.

Sagacious the Dragon, in Scaredy, by aut

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Adapting to Challenges with Flexibility & Faith

Sharon cried when her husband was told he was going to go blind, but she learned to adapt to care-giving with imagination and flexibility as she faced each challenge with faith, hope and God.

"I highly recommend Scaredy, a YA Fantasy, to anyone with a child who has been afraid of the dark, heights, or bullies at school. The main character is an anxious boy who is forced to deal with his fears when he goes on an unexpected adventure. I asked my ten-year-old grandson to read it to me. He was laughing out loud, literally, but not as loud as my husband. We all loved it! If you know a kid, this book makes a great gift."

Shannon Symonds, Author

Sharon Leino

Interviews

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The Exchange

Sioux Land Public Media

The Exchange is a weekly newsmagazine hosted by Mary Hartnett and produced by Siouxland Public Media. In this episode, we also talk with a retired teacher who at the age of 80 got a publishing deal to create books that help young children deal with their fears. Sharon Leino tells her story and talks about her first book Scaredy.

The Weekend

With Ed Kalegi

Ed Kalegi talks with Sharon Leino, author of the children's book series "The Adventures in Lusair."

90.3 WHPC

Nassau Community College

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Sharon Leino, author of the book series, "Adventures in Lusair," about how to encourage students (and others) to problem solve by using their imaginations.

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