"Julia Rose takes her readers on a celestial adventure. Her richly created characters took me on one of the most imaginative rides I have been on in a long time." Ken Martinez-Writer/Producer Los Angeles, CA "This story had to be told and I'm thrilled that Julia Rose told it in such a way that both children and adults would appreciate it. Julia Rose's introduction of angels takes the genre of fantasy to a whole new level. I was carried away on the magical journey beyond the stars, too. I can't wait for her sequel." Virginia Duran Ginn-MA Education, Albuquerque, NM "They looked at her in disbelief.  "Fly? People can't fly; we don't have wings.  We've learned how to paddle our feet to get around, and it works pretty good too.  Right Rebecca?" Before Rebecca had a chance to agree with her cousin, the angel told them, "all it takes is faith and a little help from above." She sparkled with glee as she dangled her lovely pouch in front of them and said, "First, maybe you should explore inside my precious bag.  Jessie, do you think you know what I keep in here?" Jessie smiled a knowing smile and answered, "angel dust and angel feathers? Maybe stars and all sorts of heavenly stuff, right?" "You are so right! Now each of you reach in and pull out whatever you feel."  Jessie could hardly wait for her turn, but for some reason prodded Rebecca to go ahead.  Rebecca timidly put her hand very lightly inside the white purse and felt around.  Not feeling anything, she disappointedly started to take out her hand.  As she removed her little fist, she saw that she indeed had pulled out the most beautiful tiny pink feather she had ever seen.  It didn't look like a duck feather, it didn't look like a chicken feather, it didn't even have the slightest resemblance to an ostrich feather, but it was a feather! The most perfectly shaped feather in the daintiest color of pink she had, in her short little life ever seen.  She turned it round and round and rubbed it with her fingers, then even brushed it against her face and smelled it.  This feather was somehow a part of her and she knew it.  Jessie watched as her cousin fingered the invisible something that she grabbed out of the heavenly bag.  Ske kept trying to see what it was, but as far as she could tell. there was not a thing in the little girl's hand.

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Your imagination will soar into your reality as you travel through time, air and dreams. fly away on angel's wings, back to a time when you first discovered angels and the Heaven they live in!

Staff Writer AZ Good Life News,
Julia,
I just wanted to say how wonderful and encouraging talking to you at the Good Life News Book Fair was. I was so glad you shared your story with us, and found it beautiful and inspiring. I wish you all the luck, and it was excellent to meet you. Your spirituality is moving and refreshing. Your kindness and friendly nature has been paramount to cementing my faith in an industry that tends to lack such admirable qualities. Spending even a short time with you has impacted me in a positive way, and I wanted to let you know. Thank you again.

Reader Reviews for "The Gift Keepers"

Reviewed by Louisa Middleton-Blake	10/30/2008
What a charming little story, and so beautifully written too. It transports the reader to another world. The world of Angels and make-believe, and suitable for all ages to enjoy. I am hungry to read more! Well done, and the best of luck with your books. Louisa
Reviewed by Riley :)	12/8/2006
I absolutely love this story. I am a kid. When I read it at a dance recital i could not put it down not once. Never came out of my hand. I think this book for anyone who believes. The only thing it takes to enjoy this book is a little love, a little faith, and to believe -Riley =]
Reviewed by Suzanne Kocsis (Reader)	9/21/2006
One of the most beautifully written books about two little girls and a guardian angel. So many questions we have regarding angels are answered in story form that pulls you in and doesn't let go till the very end. A must read for children and adults alike. What a wonderful gift to give...A book filled with love.

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