The Veterans' Clubhouse, written by Kristen Zajac and illustrated by Jennifer Thomas Houdeshell (Guardian Angel Publishing, June 2015), is a heart-warming, faith-based story of caring and giving of oneself to others in need, in this case homeless veterans. This story, about a homeless Vietnam veteran named Charlie who is down on his luck, is told from the perspective of two children who work tirelessly to create The Veterans' Clubhouse for those veterans struggling to find work and a place to live. This story uses art, music and colorful sounds to create a fun story to which kids, and adults, can easily relate. The Veteran's Clubhouse shows other kids how possible it is to make a positive difference for others in this world and affirms that persistence and hard work pay off in the end. This story is particularly important in this day and age in which we now live with so many veterans struggling for work and shelter. I dare say the characters in Ms. Zajac's story will motivate many children to want to help others needing assistance. Ms. Houdeshell's illustrations are truly incredible and bring the characters and story to life in such vivid color and detail. Well done! I love this book and highly recommend it.
Disclosure: I received this book from the author but this review consists of my honest opinion, not influenced in any way by the author or publisher.
You can find more info at:
Children's Author & Writer for Everyday Family
http://www.kristenzajac.com
http://www.everydayfamily.com/author/f9c4dce0354faeec6ad63376475873c0/
http://www.zhibit.org/jenniferhoudeshellartist
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/vets-clubhouse.htm
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