The memorial service in chapter 1 was inspired by the Unitarian Church. The poem on page 2 was written by Mary Elizabeth Frye, and the reading on page 3 was written by Christine Robinson (Reading #454, from Singing the Living Tradition, Unitarian Universalist Association hymn book).
SHELLEY HRDLITSCHKA discovered her love for children’s literature when she was teaching school and is the author of numerous novels for teens, all published by Orca Book Publishers. She lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia. When she’s not writing, she can be found hiking, snowshoeing, practicing yoga, Zumba dancing or volunteering at the Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife. For more information, visit www.shelleyhrdlitschka.wordpress.com.