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May 10, 20 the book was titled eric delabarres saltwater taffy. Saltwater taffy and a geekdad interview with author eric delabarre. His best selling childrens adventure novel, saltwater taffy was been endorsed by 12 teachers of the year and winner of two childrens book gold medals. Saltwater taffy is a racetothefinish adventure that grabs the reader and never lets go. Saltwater taffy by eric delabarre 20110111 by eric delabarre jan 1, 1839. The book was titled eric delabarres saltwater taffy. Saltwater taffy endorsed by teachers of the year around the country, eric delabarres saltwater taffy follows the lives of five friends as they uncover a treasure map that once belonged to the ruthless new orleans pirate, jean lafitte. We have sent bookmarks to teachers, librarians and students as far away as florida, arkansas, rhode island, north carolina, texas, idaho, georgia, las vegas, phoenix, washington and even right here in california. When we go hiking or geo caching we say its our time. Eric delabarre new business development footprint linkedin. Sep 14, 2017 the process of making salt water taffy is quite interesting, actually, and is often a production process that is visible to customers in stores where salt water taffy is made. The saltwater taffy free bookmarks for children program has been a huge success.
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Get all latest content delivered straight to your inbox. He is the award winning childrens book author of saltwater taffy, which has been endorsed by 12 teachers of the year and winner of two gold medals for. Endorsed by teachers of the year around the country, eric delabarres saltwater taffy follows the lives of five friends as they uncover a treasure map that once. Saltwater taffy and a geekdad interview with author eric. Saltwater taffy hardcover octavia books new orleans. The discovery thrusts them from one treasure hunting adventure to the next as they try to outwit, outthink and out. Saltwater taffy ebook by eric delabarre 9780972357814. Eric is a longtime member of the writers guild of america and holds a b. The adventure story follows the lives of five tweenage friends as they uncover a treasure map that once belonged to the ruthless new orleans pirate, jean lafitte. Robyn c nason when they uncover a treasure map belonging to the ruthless pirate jean lafitte, five friends start on a treasure hunting adventure. Award winning author eric delabarre talks about his book saltwater taffy to the students at seven arrows elementary school and their literary festival.
Saltwater taffy is a riveting tale of adventure, friendship and buried treasure. Endorsed by teachers of the year around the country, eric delabarres saltwater taffy follows the lives of five friends as they uncover a treasure map that once belonged to. Novelist plans book giveaway tour to schools including dropout factories eric delabarre is the author of saltwater taffy, a middle grade novel to be published in january 2011 illustrated by r. The process of making salt water taffy is quite interesting, actually, and is often a production process that is visible to customers in stores where salt water taffy is made. Endorsed by 10 teachers of the year, saltwater taffy. The cool thing about ordering from the website is that eric delabarre will personally sign your copy of the awardwinning adventure novel, saltwater taffy. Eric delabarre books list of books by author eric delabarre. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover erics. When they uncover a treasure map belonging to the ruthless pirate jean lafitte, five friends start on a treasure hunting adventure.
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The awardwinning adventure novel follows the lives of five friends as they uncover a treasure map that once belonged to the ruthless new orleans pirate, jean lafitte. For those who dont know, taffy is made by combining sugar, cornstarch, corn syrup, salt, butter, water, food coloring and various flavoring elements. The author of the enormously popular preteen novel saltwater taffy, set in port townsend, is coming to jefferson county for a pair of readings and presentations on thursday, dec. Sep 18, 2014 eric delabarre is the author of saltwater taffy.
Eric delabarre moves the country talking with kids. Eric delabarre make sure you have some free time when you sit down to read this book once you start reading you wont be able to put the book down. A few geekdad questions with the author, eric delabarre. The discovery thrusts them from one treasure hunting. About the author eric delabarre is an award winning filmmaker, speaker, and most recently, a ghostwriter for random househarmony books. Please join us when awardwinning filmmaker eric delabarre reads and signs saltwater taffy. Saltwater taffy written by eric delabarre is a story filled with adventure, fun, friendship and life lessons that you wont forget. Author eric delabarre has great intentions, working in treasure tips if you want to be great, you have to think great thoughts and a heartfelt.
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