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R.G. de Rouen

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R.G. de Rouen is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut and writes fiction that inspires a love of reading with a pinch of humor along the way. Throughout his 25+ years as an elementary teacher throughout the world, he has also been an advocate of animal and nature protection which he brings into his nonfiction stories.

Books For Benjamin, his first picture book, has been widely recognized and received several awards, including the Readers’ Favorite Silver Medal. Like his fictional character Benjamin, R.G. de Rouen can’t live without books!

Mother To Elephants, a non-fiction picture book biography, portrays the life of Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Her dedication in rescuing baby orphan elephants in Kenya, serves as a g
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R.G. de Rouen My wife and I were attacked in our tent by a hippo once while living in Kenya. We survived, but still remember the sound of an enormous bellow he made…moreMy wife and I were attacked in our tent by a hippo once while living in Kenya. We survived, but still remember the sound of an enormous bellow he made in front to our faces.(less)
R.G. de Rouen I am a big fan of historical fiction and loved Ken Follett's ,Pillars of the Earth series. I love the Middle Ages period and would welcome being a par…moreI am a big fan of historical fiction and loved Ken Follett's ,Pillars of the Earth series. I love the Middle Ages period and would welcome being a part of a guild involved with planning the cathedrals. Also, I enjoy magical worlds like in HarryPotter or in Narnia. Having any form of magical powers would be great. (less)
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A True Gift From The Heart

Marlon is a boy with a dilemma. His teacher has tasked him with coming up with a great gift for kids in a hospital. Strapped for ideas, his first instinct is to ask various members of his family. Eventually, he comes to real
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Great Tale of the Old and New World

Two Welsh princes are born into a family of warriors. One with two many brothers who will all seek the throne at the passing of their father. Maybe it a good thing that the two younger princes have their sights on t
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“A wild animal is only borrowed. If you truly love it, you must set it free when nature calls”
R.G. de Rouen, Mother to Elephants: The Story of Daphne Sheldrick

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