Written by Diane Forti
Illustrated by Maryana Kachmar
When Maggie moves away to Urbanna, she and her mother pinky swear that she will still be able to see her best friend Brooke as often as possible. But Maggie was born with only one arm, and nobody in Urbanna understands her. When Maggie discovers a lost pink dolphin living in the river by her new house, she learns that she is not the only one feeling lonely. She names the dolphin Paddy and visits her every day. But when the weather turns cold and Paddy gets sick, Maggie must choose between keeping her new friend close, and letting her go. Join Maggie in this story of acceptance, faith, and friendship, and learn about the many ways that we can all reach out to save each other!
$2.99 – $22.95
Diane Forti has been an RN for twenty-nine years. She was born and raised in Richmond, VA, where she still lives today with her husband. They have a combined family of six grown children and nine grandchildren, who all live within babysitting distance. Pinky Swear is her first book. Diane is currently working on her next children’s book, based on her true-life adoption story.
Format: Paperback, Hardcover, E-book
Pages: 32
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-951565-36-7
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-951565-35-0
ISBN E-book: 978-1-951565-37-4
Release date: May 20, 2020
“Pinky Swear is a beautiful and uplifting story about the importance of friendship, unconditional love, overcoming adversity, and having faith. Your children (or in my case, grandchildren), will want to read it each night before they say their prayers and go to bed. Enjoy.”
—Journey Johnson, retired YMCA CEO
“This book’s beautiful message is one of love and acceptance, for all of us to live by.”
—Dennis G McDonald, Lt. Colonel (Ret), Chesterfield County Police
Maryana Kachmar was born in Lviv, Ukraine in 1983. She is a certified Master of Sacred Art, and the founder of the Christian children’s magazines “Angel” and “Flashlight,” where she has worked as editor and artist. She has also illustrated many children’s books. Maryana loves the smell of flowers in the spring and appreciates every moment given to her by God. She is the mother of three cheerful and energetic children, who inspire her daily with new pictures!
