Publisher Description

Dare to be a Daniella! Through this real-life story, children will be inspired to be courageous, rise above the crowd and stay true to their beliefs.Daniella's life is happy and free until the day the Queen gives her decree..."I am the Queen, you must listen to me. Drink my magic potion and you will be free. You have nothing to fear, it's very protective. You'll never get sick, it's safe and effective." In a world where everyone is lining up for the Queen's magic potion, what will Daniella do? Will she obey and keep her happy life? Or will she refuse and lose everything she loved? Or perhaps she'll be locked away in the Queen's 'Magi-Camp'. Children will be captivated by this delightful rhyming storyline and charming illustrations, based on the life events of a brave Australian girl during the COVID-19 pandemic. This book includes Bella's (Daniella's) personal story, thoughtful discussion questions and a summary of the biblical account of 'Daniel and the King's Food'. It also includes a poster of Daniella with the verse John 8:32. May their stories serve as a reminder that your voice matters, that your actions have power, and that your courage can inspire others to stand up for what they believe in.

Author Biography

Susan Wright spent most of her growing up years in Orlando, Florida. In 1988 while serving overseas on a mission project, she met her 'Mr. Right', who happened to be a charming Aussie. She then became Mrs. Wright, moved down under and now has four adult children. Susan is a professional teacher, with a B.S.Ed from Auburn University (USA) and a Master of Education from The University of Queensland (Australia). For most of her week, she is a faith educator in schools and church, however, in 2016 she began an online YouTube channel (Wright Ideas with Susan) where she teaches and supports parents, volunteers and educators all over the world. Her website also provides downloadable teaching resources that are simple and easy to use. Recently, Susan has ventured into writing and publishing children's books. It is her desire that her books and resources will be useful and enjoyed by countless children, teachers and families. Lee Groves lives in the Darling Downs, Queensland, Australia. Lee has brought Daniella's story to life using her favourite mediums of watercolour and coloured pencil. She enjoyed collaborating with Susan to create humorous characters and situations that appeals to children and adults. Be sure to check out leegrovesart on Instagram.

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