Rachelle Jones Smith

Rachelle never got her fill of high school, so she goes back daily to teach creative writing, composition, journalism, and English. After class, she's usually found writing, photographing, or pursuing adventures. Rachelle studied comic book art, journalism, criminal justice and creative writing and is a graduate of UC Berkeley, SNHU, UMW and SHU.

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Tru Untrue

YA Fiction

Sometimes the truth is a threat to the future. Sometimes the truth will set them free. New home. New school. New identity. Tru could have it all. Then he sees Nell. Saving her might cost him everything; but it could mean everything for her. He's going to take the risk -- it's just the kind of person he is.

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Jill Out of the Box

Children's Book

This is the story of Jill in the box who wanted a friend to play.

Inside her box, high on a shelf, she waited so many days.

At cleaning time, Jill is set out with the trash;

But a toymaker spots her as she walks past.

Will Jill be given the chance to make a new friend?

To find out, let's read to the book's end.

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