The Naked Acorn - Paperback

by Lashundra L. Wigfall (Author), Lala (Author)

Eli Ness proves that he can handle the new responsibility of being fourteen by babysitting and being more hands-on with his siblings. They end up meeting Lady Cray Cray and getting the inside scoop of why she is so odd. GrandPop Monster Joe scares up some fun all along the way while Eli does his all to be the best big brother to his four siblings. Eli ends up taking his little acorn brother trick or treating and before they make it back home he ends up having to return with a naked acorn instead. Eli wants to prove to his folks that he is responsible enough to throw his big birthday bash. Eli introduces us to his family from his point of view. This book of fiction takes you on a hilarious journey with the crazy Ness gang. This family of seven loves, lives, and laughs. Come and travel through the chapters and let your imagination paint the adventures on your mental canvas.

Author Biography

Author of children's illustrated book Keepin On, The Naked Acorn, and Why Do You Care About My Hair?, LaShundra a.k.a. Ms. LaLa was born in Panama City, FL and grew up in Omaha, NE. She has always wanted there to be more books based on black American families. Using her natural love to laugh and entertain, Ms. LaLa uses a lot of humorous situations and dialogues in her books. She incorporates life and the bible in her comedic situations where the children are praying their way through a time or two (or three). Currently residing and teaching in Oklahoma, she loves her large family, wonderful friends and supporters, students, and being surrounded by her little four legged friends. She has four crumb snatchers of her own. Married since 2001 they have added to their lovely family various animals both common and uncommon. Although they seem to live in the zoo, everyday is an adventure and another memory to add to the mental pallet. Ms. LaLa loves teaching, writing and a good laugh. Join her on her journey, laugh, and well...live a little, live a lot. Above all cherish your blessings and keep on keeping on.