Nikki and Fritz
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Zoey took one look at the baby deer and knew that she had just gotten the best Christmas gift ever. Zoey picked her up, and wrapped her in a warm fleece coat. Zoey could feel the little thing shivering, and knew she needed to get her inside the cottage by the fire. Zoey made her a warm bed on the hearth. “I think I’ll call you Nicki, after Saint Nicholas,” she said, petting the deer as she nuzzled into Zoey’s elbow, “as a reminder that you’re the best Christmas present I’ve ever gotten.” Fritz was quite curious. Just minutes ago, all he knew was that he smelled something out of place, and needed to let Zoey know about it. He didn’t know that that smell would end up becoming a house guest, much less a house guest Zoey would give all her attention to! Fritz figured this was only for the night. He had seen Zoey take care of lost pets before in the few months he had been with her. He figured he would make the best of it for now and share his warm bed by the fire for tonight. Just tonight.
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About the Book
Nikki and Fritz is a story of an unusual friendship of a dog and a deer that live in a farm called Paradise Way. Zoey, the young girl that owns Paradise Way, spends her days caring for and rescuing animals of all kinds that she finds on the North Carolina mountainside. This story tells how Nikki (the deer) is rescued and becomes best friends with Fritz (the dog) and their many fun adventures along the way.
About the Author
Julie Burton is a Florida Native, born in Key West. She grew up in Lighthouse Point, and now lives in Loxahatchee, FL with her husband of 22 years and her 2 children, Zachary and Zoey. Her and her husband David share a love for their family, outdoor sports and animals of all kinds. Julie’s passion, besides her family is as an equestrian rider, where she competes as an amateur rider and has been lucky to have some very nice horses. She also enjoys tennis, water sports, and traveling. The majority of her time is spent with Zac and Zoey and their activities her son plays and trains for tennis tournaments, and her daughter has the bug for riding as well. Julie is also a 200K leader with Le-vel, a health and wellness company that she is proud to be a part of. She spends her day taking care of her kids and her household, riding and caring for her horses, as well, as dogs, cats and her daughter’s hamster. She has been an animal lover from a very young age and can’t remember a time when she didn’t have multiple animals in her household. She has always wanted to find the time to write stories for children about animals and the crazy things they do. She started this fictional book over 20 years ago, after being at their summer home in NC and meeting a dog and a deer that roamed the mountainside together. Her mom Judy Waters, had always encouraged her to finish it, but a busy life got in the way. After Judy’s untimely passing from cancer in 2016, Julie made up her mind to put the finishing touches on the book as a tribute to her Mom, and all the encouragement she always offered her and so many others. She hopes all of you enjoy the story as much as she does.