The Awesome Amazing Adventures of Ozzy the Ostrich: The Road Leading from the Huntington Zoo to the Midwest Animal Believers Convention

By Dr. Tonya Swanson

This book is a tale of the life and times of a loveable ostrich name Ozzy. A short time after Ozzy the Ostrich is born, he makes a lifelong
human friend named Billy to whom he writes letters at various stages on his journey. Ozzy begins an awesome and amazing
adventure-filled journey to fulfill his purpose and mission in life: to preach about Jesus to the animal kingdom so that they will pray for
mankind. While fulfilling his mission, Ozzy travels to various places. He visits the Huntington Zoo where he meets a very special ostrich
named Alberta who becomes his life-long partner. He also engages with a host of other animal characters while on his journey. Together,
Ozzy and Alberta have a wonderful stay at the Penguin Inn. While there, they make some new animal friends. Subsequently, they continue
their travels until they ultimately find Ozzys mother and father at the Midwest Animal Believers Convention. As the story progresses,
the reader is thrilled as Alberta gives birth to twin ostriches who also pursue their purpose and mission in life. At this point and time,
a letter will not suffice. As the story concludes, Ozzy comes full circle as he travels back to share the events of his life in person with Billy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Dec 12, 2014
• ISBN: 9781503525153

Dr. Tonya Swanson

Bio for Website Tonya Swanson, Ed.D. Tonya Swanson, Ed.D., has worked in the field of higher education for over 20 years. Dr. Swanson’s primary responsibilities involve assisting students in overcoming obstacles to achieve their personal and academic goals. Dr. Swanson’s academic pursuits culminated in a Doctorate of Education in Counseling Psychology. She also serves as the activity director for a grant-funded program. Dr. Swanson also has expertise in the field of communications. She has made numerous presentations on such topics as The Road to Happiness: Maintaining Emotional and Psychological Well-Being and Pursuing Your Dreams: A Practical Approach. She also has served as a presenter at professional conferences. Dr. Swanson is a Christian writer who is passionate about helping young people to fulfill their dreams and climb the highest heights in the pursuit of success, purpose, and meaning in life. Furthermore, she seeks to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in creative and innovative ways.

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Copyright © 2015 by Dr. Tonya Swanson. 699397

ISBN:   Softcover   978-1-5035-2514-6

EBook   978-1-5035-2515-3

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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: 01/22/2015

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Contents

Dedication

Chapter 1 Ozzy the Ostrich is Born

Chapter 2 Ozzy the Ostrich Finds Love at the Zoo

Chapter 3 Visits to the Penguin Inn and

Animal for Jesus Rally

Chapter 4 All Together At Last

Chapter 5 The Ostrich Family Grows in Size

Chapter 6 The Ostrich Twins

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who made life possible. In Him, I live, move and have my very being. To my late parents who nurtured me, provided for me, encouraged me, loved me, and cheered me on throughout their lifetimes. To my siblings, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles, and close personal friends who supported me in various ways during the different stages of my life. To all of the children of the world, may Ozzy the Ostrich help to put you on the right path and bring joy into your lives.

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Chapter 1

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