The First Day of Summer

By Karen C. Klein

Twelve year old Corrie lives a sheltered life until her world comes crashing down around her.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dancing Dragon Press
• Release date: Jan 11, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386609834

Karen C. Klein

Karen C. Klein writes fiction and non-fiction in a variety of genres and styles. She is author of Torin’s Legacy, which is the first book in her series Chronicles of the Mages’ Guild. She also enjoys writing short fiction and novellas. In addition to writing, Karen is a keen researcher, with a librarian’s eye for detail. While in grad school, Karen discovered an enjoyment of website design and has experience in web design using the WordPress content management system.  She has experience utilizing search engine optimization and can do so for any content she writes. Karen also has a passion for all things geek culture and co-hosts the podcast, Pages & Pixels: from two geek girls.

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The First Day of Summer

Karen C. Klein

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The First Day of Summer

Copyright © 2014 Karen C. Klein

Dancing Dragon Press

Cover Design © S.M. Asmussen

Cover Art © Yuisub Lim

This book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. All rights reserved. This is a work of fiction. All characters and events in this book are fictional,

and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental. This book, or parts of it, may not be reproduced in any form without permission.

To Ed, for always believing in me.

Daddy said goodbye last night. He left to go on a business trip to New York City this morning.

Last night, I hugged him tight and didn’t want to let go. When Mom pulled me away I started to cry.

She scolded me with a frown, Coral, you are almost twelve. Don’t you think you’re a little old to cry?

My name is Corrie. Don’t call me Coral.

Mom sighed.

Daddy patted my head and gave me an extra hug before he sent me off to bed. Last year, Mom insisted they stop tucking me in because I needed some more independence. I just wanted Daddy to tuck me into bed before he left. And so I cried