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Of Marbles, Ice & Time: A Story of Trinidad

by Merlin Oliver; Illustrated by Susan Copeland

16 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated children's book; catalogue #06-0746; ISBN 1-4120-8990-5; US$9.99, C$11.49, EUR8.21, £5.74

Pitching marbles was a favorite game for boys and girls when the main character was growing up in Trinidad in the 1930's. It is a game kids still play today.

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This is a true story about the author's husband, Franklin, when he was a boy. The tale teaches lessons on obedience and time management. Frankie's mother had spoken to him about using his time wisely on many occasions. However, occasionally playing with his friends would get in the way of his remembering, especially when he was pitching marbles in the alley. This day was one he would not forget.

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About the Author

Merlin Oliver, R.N., was born on the beautiful island of Trinidad, West Indies. Ms. Merl, as she is affectionately called, is the mother of four daughters: Franka of Riverview, Florida, Beverlie and Carlene of Huntsville, Alabama, and Aver of Lithonia, Georgia. Her six wonderful grandchildren, Justin, Nylah, Imani, Stephen, Elliot, and Carl, as well as her life on the island, and over 40 years of nursing, have provided a constant supply of exciting, fun-filled stories for Ms. Merl's Story Chest. Ms. Merl, who has lived in the U.S. since 1970, currently resides in Lithonia, GA with her husband Franklin. She enjoys traveling and would never turn down a good Trinidad mango.

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