The Seventh Most Important Thing

"By writing in a simple style that reflects the simple elements of art work, the story leads the reader to learn the most important things in life with Arthur.Grow is the same as celebrating artwork it celebrates "- Kirkus comments, leading comments

"Pearsall blends her comprehensive and pleasant character with real sound, perfectly coordinates movement and makes the right tone." - School Library Magazine, Review starring

"It's not just about meeting the needs of the eye, about how to frequently explore" - book reviews, lead comment

"... ... interwoven the power and purpose of art to explore the sorrow and redemption of the boy" - Announcement

"Pearsall shows us that there is no hope somewhere" "It is totally in our own hands." - Jen Bryant, red splash: Life and artists of Horacepipin

As a former teacher and historian of the museum, Shelley Pearsall is now a full time writer. Her first novel "Do not End With Trouble" won the Steve Odle award in historical novels. The seventh important thing idea started many years ago when she first saw a wonderful work by James Hampton, an outsider artist. She was disappointed by Hampton's little known knowledge and was interested in his work being exposed to anonymous sources. This is the perfect foundation of this special and inspirational novel. To learn more about the writer and his work, please visit ShelleyPearsall.com and follow her with @ ShelleyPearsall.

The seventh most important thing includes many topics such as sadness, loss, salvation, hope, healing, and the power of art. In other words, there are many things to talk about. I believe this is the key to selecting a successful community to read a novel: it must include the universal theme we all face to promote discussion. That is why realistic works of novels were chosen for reading in the community. I can not tell you the time the school guardians told me "You know too, I also read your book" I often motivate and promote children's motivation often because the school as a whole "I think that it is a" whisper of a book "Other staff) They often serve as an informal cheerleader of this book.

As a former teacher and historian of the museum, Shelley Pearsall is now a full time writer. Her first novel "Do not End With Trouble" won the Steve Odle award in historical novels. The seventh important thing idea started many years ago when she first saw a wonderful work by James Hampton, an outsider artist. She was disappointed by Hampton's little known knowledge and was interested in his work being exposed to anonymous sources. This is the perfect foundation of this special and inspirational novel. To learn more about the writer and his work, please visit ShelleyPearsall.com and follow her with @ ShelleyPearsall.