BOOK REVIEW ~The Adventures of Molly & Ollie: Moving Day by Sally Beale

The Adventures of Molly & Ollie: Moving Day was inspired by Beale’s own experiences as a young child. Her father’s occupation required that her family move across the country every two years. Beale’s childhood was filled with adventures that captured her imagination in each new home. She continued her passion for adventure while raising her two daughters and working as a costume designer for local theaters. Now she is channeling her sense of fun and her youthful spirit into her children’s stories. Beale is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). The Adventures of Molly & Ollie: Moving Day, a Mom’s Choice Award winner, is the first book in the Molly & Ollie
series.

1. When did you start writing?

I wrote some as a kid, mostly for school assignments. My favorite story was about a banana in a banana split. Our assignment was on the import of goods. My story was about a banana who had been eaten as part of a banana split. The banana went on to tell the other food that had been eaten his life story about how he got to be part of the banana split.

2. Have you always wanted to be a writer?

I never had an outward thought of wanting to be a writer, but I think deep inside I did. When I watched the TV show Murder She Wrote, I was always intrigued by the scenes of Jessica Fletcher writing and wondered how she came up with the ideas for her books.

3. How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

In addition to Moving Day, I have recently finished the first draft of the next book in the series, And I have 3 more in various stages of completion. It is hard to pick a favorite, because each one is special in its own way.  It would be like picking a favorite child.

4. Where do you get your inspiration?

I find inspiration all around me. I find a lot of inspiration in nature, while on my daily walks. A tree that looks like an umbrella, or a leaf gliding across a water puddle in a slight breeze. These things spark ideas for all kinds of possibilities in future tales. I keep a running list of ideas and take a lot of pictures!

5. What was your dream job when you were younger?

My dream job was to be a movie actress; to entertain others. I have not been in a movie, but I have performed in several local theatre productions. I enjoy the spotlight, but my favorite thing is seeing the joy on the faces of my audience

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