Little Deana and Sandy’s Shenanigans

By Cora D. Ford

Little Deana and Sandy's Shenanigans is the second in a trilogy of books about the author's pets that become her trusted childhood companions and teach her many life lessons. The story takes place in Southeastern Oklahoma in the 1950's, it is an adventure book for children, many will enjoy the historic trip down memory lane, and it is a pet lovers delight. It is a book to be enjoyed by all ages. This book will run the gamut of emotions, to making you cry, laugh out loud, and shake your head at the antics of Sandy, who has a mind of her own and strong willed. She is a handful, almost making Mama Fannie lose her religion; yet she is loving and protective, always Deana’s guardian angel.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 13, 2023
• ISBN: 9781669868996

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LITTLE DEANA

AND SANDY’S

SHENANIGANS

CORA D. FORD

Copyright © 2023 by Cora D. Ford.

Illustrations by Eileen Thomas

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Rev. date: 03/10/2023

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CONTENTS

Chapter I:Goodbye Texas - Hello Oklahoma

Chapter II:The Y Legates Corner

Chapter III:Play Date with Friends

Chapter IV:Sparkling Clean Clothes

Chapter V:The Forbidden Gravel Pit

This book is dedicated to my special love, Sandy, my rambunctious white Lab, who had a hard time with boundaries. She was loving and protective, but stubborn and unpredictable.

To my Grandparents Mr. George and Mrs. Fannie Jefferson, who were always the wind beneath my wings. They gave me the perfect balance of discipline and love.

To my legacy, of whom I am very thankful for, and proud of, my children, Chantell and Cedric, and GMC’s favorite grandchildren, Camryn, William, Braylen, and Berkeley.

To all my, family, friends and supporters who have encouraged me to dream big, reach for the stars, and never give up on my goals.

I liked to give special recognition to Eileen Thomas, the illustrator for Little Deana and Sandy’s Shenanigans, who grew up in the same small Southeastern Oklahoma town I did. She has been invaluable to me as I keep growing in my craft as a writer.

Especially to my friend Deborah Jean Moore Giddens, whom I met at age seven. We remained friends for over 60 years, up until her, what seems to me, gone to soon. She had a mind of her own and strong will like Sandy. And like Sandy, she always looked out after me and others. She donated her body to science