Daffney's Island Adventures

By Faye Whitefield Carlton

Daffney's Island

This island is mine. Well, I just call it mine, but that's cause a bajillion things always happen around here, and I'm right in the middle of them all. But that's me, Daffney the explorer. Daffney the adventure seeker. Daffney the "catch me if you can kind, but that's cause I can climb a tree faster than a lizard.

With a little imagination, you and me can go anywhere.

Not a bad place to grow up, right?

Daffney's Grandma Thinks She's a Doctor

I'm scared of that grandma. That's cause when I'm sick, she makes me get the shakees cause she does crazy things to get me better. Will I come out of this one alive or will I have to make a run for it?

Daffney's Birthday

Birthday cakes and presents are supposed to be special. Whatever could have gone wrong with Daffney's? Which kid wants to get "that not wanted thing for their birthday anyway?

Daffney's Canoe

A Canoe is supposed to be fun. Except that the stupid chores even jump in that thing! But it's not my fault. I tell ya, it's not!

Daffney's New Dress

That new dress is very important; after all,That boy is going to be at that party, and I really have to look all cute and everything.

Will my Thinker show me how to get it, and will I like what it shows me?

Daffney Builds a Kite

Daffney had everything except the most important item to build her kite. What can she find to trade for it? Can she make it happen anyway?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 26, 2014
• ISBN: 9781503527843

Faye Whitefield Carlton

Daffney Faye Whitefield Carlton was born on a small remote island in the Western Caribbean, Utila Bay Island, Honduras. She grew up as a child living the life of adventure and exploration in her simple and humble surroundings of island life while at the same time possessing a strong will and a mind of her own. She made many friends and achievements in life and was always known by everyone who knew her to be friendly, funny, and outgoing. Daffney moved to the United States in her late teens, where she married a minister and became the mother of three beautiful and wonderful children who have made her the proud grandmother of six. She resides with her husband, surrounded by her children and grandchildren in Florida. Daffney frequently visits her island and enjoys reminiscing about her childhood life that was wild and full of adventure. Her stories are born from her real-life experiences, and her desire is to share them with children all around the world. Her stories are educational within themselves while at the same time offering children the opportunity to take a look into another culture in which they can open up their minds to a whole new world of imagination. Join her on this journey through time where you are sure to be excited and amused to find out what Daffney will come up with next!

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Copyright © 2015 by Daphany Carlton. 702428

ISBN: Softcover 978-1-5035-2783-6

EBook 978-1-5035-2784-3

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

Rev. date: 01/02/2015

Illustrated By: Gil Balbuena Jr.

Colored By: Ramir Quintana

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DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my six amazing and beautiful grandchildren.

To Lorin, Austin, Gavin, Isabella, Mckenzie, Liam.

As we would all huddle together in the hammock and I would read my stories to you. The looks of wonder and expectation upon your faces, as you waited to hear what was’ coming next, said it all. It was then that I knew that I wanted to share my stories with not just you, little munchkins but with children all around the world.

Nana can only hope that all of you will treasure these stories about her real life’s events, and that you will allow them to become a part of your own children’s lives.

And that way they too, can get to know their ‘Nana Daffney.

You are all Nana’s little darlings and remember ‘ Nana’s Mr. Crawler is coming to get you!

This book is also dedicated to:

All the children of my Island home and across the world, who is fortunate enough to find joy, laughter, and the funny side of life!

To the little boys: Who dream of finding your very own’ Daffney to fish and climb trees with. And who should always lead the way in love and truth, or else, the’ Daffney’s will!

To the little girls: Who should never forget how very special that you are. And you should never have to impress anyone except yourself!

You should always remember that you are a beautiful and genuine pearl in your own way!

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

To the following people who always have been, and always will be a special part of my life. Thanks to all of you my dreams are now a reality. You are all dearly loved.

First and foremost to my God: For giving me the strength and wisdom to retain these wonderful childhood memories that is now turned into beautiful stories. And for allowing me to be born and raised in such a beautiful place where my roots and my dreams were born.

To my husband Chuck: For giving me complete support and believing in me and my stories as you finally got to know forty years later the Daffney in me. And for your help with the book cover. Also, for allowing me to just lock myself away in my personal space to concentrate on my writing.

To my three children: Holly, Charles, Kelly for your love and support.

To Jason: Thanks for your help with the book cover sketch.

To Selina: Thanks for always finding my files after my computer stole them!

To Andy: Well, you actually didn’t do anything! Ha Ha, but you were the only one left! So there!

To my beautiful granddaughter Lorin: Thanks for all your helpful input and for your patience to listen to each of my stories something like a bajillion times over! I will never