Crash Joe and Zelda Darling jump when they hear the sound from inside The Flower Shop. Then fast as a dart, Alley cat races from the shop and out into the street. The tires on the cars and trucks squeal and screech as Alley makes it to the other side and frantically claws her way up the tall wooden fence. What was the loud crash? What happened inside the flower shop that scared Alley so? You can bet Zelda Darling will get to the bottom of this. Will Zelda and her friends find out what really happened inside the flower shop? ---------------------------------------------------- Penny Lazzari has always loved writing, books and children. From the time she was a child, she enjoyed reading books from the Book Mobile. As a teenager, Penny worked in her high school library as a volunteer. She also kept her children's grammar school library open by volunteering and becoming its head librarian. Penny brought in other stay-at-home mothers to help keep the library open longer hours. She also brought programs like R.I.F. (Reading Is Fundamental) into the school to help children learn that reading can be fun and enjoyable. Penny had the pleasure of knowing Zelda Darling and knew a book must be written about this princess cat. Penny enjoyed having the opportunity of recording the story so that others could also enjoy reading about Zelda's zany adventures. Christine Area has always enjoyed twisting and working with words, in a way that makes your mind think and wonder. Having already being published in poetry books and newspapers, her work as also been seen live at B.A.D. (Be A Dear) girls events. Continuing to deepen her enjoyment of the written word, Christine is now venturing into children's books. She is excited and looking forward to this challenge in bringing enjoyable characters to life. ------------------------------------------------------------------ "Zelda Darling is an inquisitive kitty who explores the world around her with great confidence, making lots of friends along the way. She loves her human, Joe and proves herself to be a worthy role model as the story unfolds. Truly a delightful read for children of all ages" Anne M. Papina, Author, Images of America: Nicasio. "The Story of Pixie Cee brings life to the busy inner workings of a spring garden. What a fun adventure she has " Anne M. Papina, Author, Images of America: Nicasio. "Zelda Darling is both a princess and an inspiration. She demonstrates the power we all have inside us to help out when needed - even when we don't think we can. Children and parents alike will enjoy following the adventures of Zelda for a time to come. "Cee, the pixie, brings curiosity to a character. She is a delight and children will enjoy her investigations of the world around her. It's okay to just be yourself - a lesson we all can learn from Cee." Ronda L. Bowen, Editor, Author of Success in Life Through Personality Engineering.