Rupert and the

Orange Jello Salad

Written by

Dorothy Ann Johnson

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About the Book Rupert and Abadenego (pronounced abba-den-e-go) were conceived by the author, Dorothy Ann Johnson, while making her niece’s favorite Jell-o salad. “My writing project was to describe a manual deed that day, and before I knew it I had two very mischievous leprechauns invading my reverie.”  Of course, the Jell-o had to be orange, since these fellows are so obviously Irish.  Johnson considers the inspiration a pure gift and wants to share the antics and enjoyment that she has received from them.  These two little green fellows have a lot of family connection and the Anderson children cited in the story are actually based on the author’s grandniece and grandnephews.  So, Rupert and pal romp through a maze and mess of orange Jell-o and encounter some great adventures and daunting obstacles.  Read along and see how they finally make it back to Leprechaunland, isle of the Leppies!

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About the Author Dorothy Ann Koroly Johnson majored in children’s literature for her Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh.  Of the 22 years as a librarian at Worcester Public Library, the first several were as a children’s librarian. Now retired, she lives with her husband, Richard, in Northboro, Massachusetts.  She started writing in 1991 and says she wants to “share the gift.”    She has self-published her memoirs and a short story and poem in a class project with Assumption College, Worcester.  Her poem, The Cup of My Life, won third place in Hudson Public Library’s poetry contest in 2006.

Author Dorothy Ann Koroly Johnson   Dorothy and Family

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About the Illustrator Kevin Scott Collier is a children's book illustrator who resides in Grand Haven, Michigan, where he is also the Art Director of the daily city newspaper, the Grand Haven Tribune. With over 40  published books in his illustration resume, his work has been critically acclaimed. World Magazine voted his "Topsy Turvy Land" picture book one of the top fifty best picture books for children of all time. Kevin works for over a dozen publishers and has been in the print publishing business for almost 30 years. He is married, and has a son. His favorite books are the Wizard of Oz series and Harry Potter. Kevin has won many awards for his artwork and designs from The Associated Press, United Press International and the Michigan Press Association. He also teaches local writing classes for Writing Avenue and Art Classes for the Grand Haven Recreational Program.

Kevin Scott Collier

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Dedications and Appreciations Dedication Dedicated to my husband, Richard, and daughter, Heidi Marie, for their encouragement and patience, and especially to my niece and nephews, Mary Kate, Andy, and Timmy Johnson, who are part of the story and gave me the inspiration and encouragement to finish it. Appreciation To all my writing teachers at the Worcester Art Museum, especially Adelle Leiblein, Ann Forcier, and Laurel Dile King, whose encouragement has been invaluable, to Kevin Collier, the illustrator, and the wonderful staff at Lifevest Publishing.

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Ms. Johnson's book is a delightful story.  It appealed to my preschooler's creative imagination.  The author's use of imagery and her story-telling ability completely drew him in.  I recommend this book to the young and old alike!

Jennifer Battersby

Mom of 3.5 year old son 

Allentown, NJ

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Dorothy Johnson's first library job was as a children's librarian, and now she has combined her love of children's literature with her newest passion-writing. Dorothy finds joy wherever she looks, and in her first published book she takes a simple act of leaving food on the kitchen counter and makes it into a whimsical fantasy trip.  Dorothy's ability to enjoy the "wee" things in life is an inspiration to us all.

Penny Johnson, Head Librarian

Worcester Public Library

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