The Magic of Making Friends: A Halloween-themed Story

The Magic of Making Friends, follows a witch on her first day of school. Anxious about making new friends, she plans to cast spells to make people like her, but with the help of her teacher and a few little monsters, she realizes that she doesn’t need magic to make friends.

“We knew from the start that our book would have a Halloween-theme. When you have a bunch of monsters and each one is unique and special in it’s own way, it’s an opportunity to show kids that diversity is a strength,” says author Sarah Petrosky.

“They may look different, and have different talents and abilities. But, they are always at their best and strongest when they are working together.”

The Magic of Making Friends is the first book of the Life Lessons with Mr. G. Reaper series.

Petrosky and illustrator Christie Rhoads, née Sheridan, will be participating in a book signing from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, at Browseabout Books. The event takes place during the 31st Annual Sea Witch Festival.

About the author and illustrator

Sarah Petrosky was born in Baltimore, Md., and raised in southeastern Pennsylvania. She graduated from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Mass Communication with dual emphases in Public Relations and Journalism. Today, she is a senior marketing writer for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Owings Mills, Md.

Christie Sheridan Rhoads was born and raised in Baltimore, Md. She graduated from The Maryland Institute College of Art and received a bachelor’s degree in Animation with a Concentration in Illustration. Today she is the Director of Animation and Graphic Design for an application security company and specializes in the production of eLearning content.

For more information about The Magic of Making Friends:

• Email: mrgrimreaper1031@gmail.com
• Phone: 410-905-4785
• Website: https://www.1031publishinglane.com/