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Life at Cedar Meadows Farm

by Linda Howell

28 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated; catalogue #04-2267; ISBN 1-4120-4459-6; US$14.00, C$18.00, EUR11.70, £8.11

Inspired by actual events, this story is about a woman who observed wildlife animals coming together at her pond each day to eat food and share their experiences.

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About the Book

This story is inspired by actual events that took place on a farm in Arkansas. Camille wanted to live in the country, so she bought some land and built a big blue house. She called this place Cedar Meadows Farm because there were so many cedar trees on the property. It didn't have a pond, so she arranged to a have a deep hole dug and eventually it filled with rainwater.

One day, she notice about 20 turkeys in the pasture and several months later, deer also began to appear. Camille wanted to see if she could attract other animals, so she put food in different areas around the house and in the pasture. One by one, birds, coyotes, wild ducks, turtles and snakes began to appear. She noticed that every day the animals would gather around the pond but by nightfall they would leave.

While sitting on her porch one night, she heard unusual sounds coming from the woods. She got a flashlight and scanned the trees and that's when she saw some raccoons eating corn. They quickly hid behind the tree trying to avoid the light. Their faces appeared later and she was thinking how much they looked like "little bandits." The markings in their face resemble a mask.

It has been almost 20 years since Camille began her adventure with the wildlife animals. They know she will provide for them. The barn swallows and hummingbirds travel thousands of miles to came back each year. The lesson here is that humans and animals can live together in harmony. Why not try placing a bird feeder in your yard and see how many birds will come?

Please visit the Cedar Meadows website: www.lifeatcedarmeadowsfarm.com

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About the Author

Linda L. Howell lives in Arkansas with her husband, Richard and four Labrador Retrievers. She has two children, Patrick and Kristine, and a brand new grandson she calls "Jolly Roger." She comes from a long line of writers but this is her first experience at writing a book.

One of her four sisters lives at Cedar Meadows Farm and the family has gathered there for years to have fun. It is a beautiful serene place and a great location for inspiration. Over the years her sister has shared many stories about the different animals that she has encountered and given each of them a name. A converstation between Linda and her sister might sound like gossip about people in the neighborhood. In reality, they talk about the wildlife animals they have come to know. Linda decided to write about their experiences and hope the reader will find these stories enjoyable.

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