Mary Laudien lives in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island with the deer and occasionally, her DEAR (husband Ryan). Her days are spent scooping up Bambi pellets and replanting shrubs the deer have feasted on as nightly appetizers. But most significantly as a dog-sitting grandma expert, she has a blast writing novels of puppy chaos and love.

As a former pet owner of a show dog Bichon, a neurotic Yorkshire Terrier, a crabby Schnauzer, and a loving Westie, Mary has had lots of experience with dogs and new puppies. Now as a Frenchie dog-sitter for her sons, she has time to enjoy the adorable personalities and funny antics of this breed!

Having retired as an elementary school principal, Mary spent her career with Ethan’s age group and has insight into the workings of the adolescent brain. She plays on this age group’s willingness to risk everything through devious means (or whatever it takes) to attain something they so desperately must have. She loves working with preteens and the absurd reality of this particular developmental stage is a tickler for her. Oh the craziness!

As well, raising her two sons as a single mom, gave Mary tons of experience dealing with the often chaotic, emotional and mostly hilarious life challenges at the middle years stage. The stories she could tell... maybe she is...

With everyone willing to make sure their puppies have nothing but the best- Organic Foods, Spas, and Doggie Hotels, it was timely to write a story about a thirteen year-old boy determined to have his very own “Frenchie”.

The novels have all kinds of appeal to readers who are “dog crazy” themselves or are looking for a book that keeps them turning pages with each new chaotic and comical challenge Ethan faces with puppy ownership. She gets a “high” from listening to readers talk about the belly laughs they have when reading her books. Entertaining and amusing all age groups with her novels and blogs is her reward.

The Frenchie series will have a third, as the hilarity and insanity couldn’t end after Frenchie X 2. Keep reading, everyone needs their daily dose of puppy love and laughter!

Testimonial for Frenchie’s Best Friend- Follow the Blog:

Pet lovers and “wannabe dog owners” are sure to be captivated by Frenchie’s Best Friend- Follow the Blog, as they follow Ethan’s crazy adventures in his covert dog grooming business.

Teachers, consider this book for your literature circles as rich discussion can occur about commitment, being principled and multiple intelligences. Today’s tech savvy kids will relate to the mix of traditional text and Ethan’s communication via his blog. You might even be inspired to have your students respond to this book in a class blog of their own.

Recommended for grades 5+

Julie Hunt
PYP Teacher-Librarian
West Bay Elementary School
(International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program World School)

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• TwoCanDoBooks: Has anyone had experience having their books evaluated by ERAC ? Potentially evaluating my Frenchie series for inspiring blog writing.
• TwoCanDoBooks: Thrilled to have CHAPTERS in Nanaimo carrying Frenchie's Best Friend-Follow the Blog! I must get to West Van and Victoria, as well.
• TwoCanDoBooks: Author Visit planned for Harbor Front Library in Nanaimo on June 19th. Can't wait to have fun presenting my Frenchie series with students.
• TwoCanDoBooks: Received a packet of Thank You letters from Hazelgrove School in Surrey. Sweet notes about my Frenchie series and the fun of blogging.

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