A Stringy Situation

By Dora Gray

In this imaginary tale, it is not unusual for inanimate objects to assume life forms, act as though they were humans, or even interact with humans. The story begins with a couple, Mr. and Mrs. String, who are spending a special evening at home. Little do they realize the perils that lie ahead...

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Gray Publishers
• Release date: May 21, 2019
• ISBN: 9781732700611

Dora Gray

Dora Gray, M.Ed., Ph.D., is a former New York City elementary/middle school teacher with a passion for the arts. Along with teaching academics and music appreciation for grades K - 8 in both public and private sectors, she was charged with initiating and conducting an after-school violin program. Dora holds the conviction that music education is essential to enhance the academic ability of children. Dora performs music and poetry throughout New York City and is endorsed by Abiodun Oyewole, founder of The Last Poets. She is currently a staff writer for a major city agency. Dora and her husband Baba Wesley live in Brooklyn where both are Interfaith Ministers and practitioners of holistic healing arts.

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Copyright © 2019 by Dorothea Gray, Ph.D.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission from the author.

Published in the United States by Gray Publishers, LLC

P.O. Box 380-292 Brooklyn, NY 11238

www.graypublishers.com

ISBN 978-1-7327006-2-8 (hardcover)

ISBN 978-1-7327006-0-4 (paperback)

ISBN 978-1-7327006-1-1 (eBook)

For more information or to book an event, please contact Dora Gray at [e-mail]

Cover and Interior Design by Elroy Williams

Illustrations by Elroy Williams

To my parents

ADVANCE REVIEWS

A Stringy Situation is a pure delight! Dora Gray skillfully takes us on a journey filled with challenges, suspense and the power of listening to one’s own heart. It will regale children and adults alike. A Stringy Situation shares a music appreciation with children and the love of family with us all. My daughter and I adopted each other which makes this book a joy to read and reread.

—Kim D. Brandon, Writer/Poet, Founding member of the Brooklyn Society for Ethical Culture Writers Group.

An enchanting tale which inspires young readers to travel with the characters to historically fictional places. It truly stirs the souls of future musicians.

—Vincent Ferguson, Founder of Body Sculpt of New York City and creator of the Children’s Sports and Fitness Expo, Speaker, Author, and United States Navy Veteran.

Dr. Dora Gray’s book, A Stringy Situation" is masterful. The way she intertwines actual human occurrences, with her main characters being stringed instruments, is nothing short of brilliant. The messages in this book, to the young and not so young, alike, make this a must