"The Talking Wicked Witch of the West"
by Diane Lee Horwood
Copyright ©2002
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This is a work of fiction. All characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental.
THE AUTHOR
Diane Lee Horwood was born and raised in Long Beach, California, and is now residing in Tucson, Arizona; owning, riding, and loving horses for the past 20 years.
The Wicked Witch of the West are multi-stories of fiction and nonfiction. The two Morgan horses are real and the statue of "The Wicked Witch" is real. Tucson and the historical sites are authentic. The two horses are shared by the author and her friends, and all the antics on and of the horses plus the "how-to" take care of them are factual; however, in the stories the two riders are two boys. The rest is strictly the wild imagination of the author building up plots, mystery, adventure, and magical surroundings that creates a vivid image for all readers to enjoy.
The author received "The Silver Angel Award" for her first story on the Internet from "The Excellence In Media" at the 23 International Angel Awards, February 24, 2000, in Hollywood, California. She received this award for being a first time author, published by a publisher and contributing to the community a childrens/adult story for all to read.
THE BOOK
"The Talking Wicked Witch of the West" continues from the stories, "The Wicked Witch of the West"and The Return of the Wicked Witch of the West. A creative tale for children that details the adventures of two spirited youngsters and the desert statue that has magical powers to talk.
Someone has stolen the dollars from the full-size money tree at Safeyco, and the miniature money tree for "Dollars for Tots" has to be found and returned to the Talking Witch so that her magical powers can turn the miniature tree into its full size with money on it before Christmas.
Our heroes, Zeke and Joko, the two Morgan horses, and their friends and foes find the miniature tree and go on various adventures seeking to retrieve the stems that have broken off the tree.
Lots of fast-paced twists, action, and an unexpected friend for the Talking Witch keeps the imagination of the author and her readers flowing with excitement for the next novel that continues with the multi-stories.
Endorsements
"This story has every possible ingredient for fast, absorbing reading and should make a terrific hit as a movie. I am very thrilled to endorse this story encouraging children of all ages, as well as adults to read a novel truly designed to the author's and reader's imagination.
The characterizations are excellent and all the action episodes are graphically portrayed.
Congratulations on your writing skills and plot developments. You are truly an outstanding writer in my opinion."—Mary Dorr, President/Founder - Excellence In Media/Angel Awards
"Here is a highly imaginative story told bravely with such verve, a story told straight forwardly even while it dared to explore the outer edges of reason. It's a tantalizing tale that will appeal to adults as much, or more so, as to children."—Gordon Gordon (based on the novel "Undercover Cat" by The Gordons and the Screenplay by The Gordons and Bill Walsh, Walt Disney Pictures presents "That Darn Cat.")
"I truly enjoyed reading Ms. Horwood's first novel and now the second one of "The Wicked Witch of the West" continuous stories. Truly a gold mine for all to read.
I was able to picture myself in the midst of every character, flowing with the author's vivid imagination. With Tucson's environment, capturing the western atmosphere with horses, stagecoach in the wash, the children and adults riding these horses, and the ongoing scenes of magical wonders, I can see why Ms. Mary Dorr, Founder and President of the Excellence In Media, endorsed Ms. Horwood's books, and I concur in Ms. Dorr's thinking that The Wicked Witch of the West continuous stories would make a great movie.
It is with great pleasure, that I as well, endorse Ms. Horwood's inspiring refreshing stories, and I anxiously await her upcoming new novel."—Rev. Dr. Marva L. Gordon, Associate Minister, Prince Chapel (A.M.E. Church)Tucson, Arizona
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