Merry Kissmus, Lincoln!

About the Book

Merry Kissmus, Lincoln! is the second book in the “Lincoln McCarthy” series featuring a laberdoodle lawyer who helps solve problems for friends, clients and children. Lincoln’s niece, Autumn, loves “Kissmus” and when Lincoln asks her to tell him about the birth of Jesus, Autumn’s version sends Lincoln reeling. Autumn thinks the shepherds found out about Jesus’ birth via WiFi and took Ubers to Bethlehem while the angels (God’s “paper towels”) clean up messes people make on Earth. Lincoln finally hauls Autumn onto his lap and reads to her from the Book of Luke setting her straight about the Christ child’s birth. This story demonstrates how little children make sense of new information while broadening their vocabularies with limited background knowledge which can sometimes lead to misconceptions. Children and adults will both be enlightened by this fun Christmas story. “Merry Kissmus, Lincoln! provides a unique approach to the story of Christmas through the eyes of a modern and inquisitive child/pup.” — Reverend Samantha Vincent-Alexander, Episcopal Minister; Hampton, VA. “Merry Kissmus, Lincoln! is a pleasure. The characters in E.B. Fletcher’s story bring the excitement of a child, and the wisdom of the years, into a mix that enables us to experience the joy of Christmas. Fletcher connects the world of Ubers and Cheese-etts with Luke’s account of the birth of Christ in a way that will bless and benefit readers of all ages.” — Reverend William Gipe, Presbyterian Minister; Charlotte, NC. “What a fun way to build curiosity and wonder into a child’s life who really wants to know the authentic Christmas Story. A pleasurable read for adults, too.”— Dr. Allen Kemp, retired Presbyterian Pastor and international leadership trainer; Hampton, VA. “In Merry Kissmus, Lincoln!, I loved how Autumn talked. Lincoln was funny, too.” — Cameron Robert, Age 9; Denver, CO. “Reading this was such an adventure! I adored the lesson, characters, and am looking forward to another adventure with Lincoln McCarthy!” — Charlotte Robert, Age 11, Denver, CO

About the Author

E. B. Fletcher has had a long career in education and writing. She has taught in Virginia schools for over twenty years, and is now an education specialist in the private sector. Fletcher has been a regular classroom, Title I and Reading Recovery teacher as well as an educational diagnostician, administrative reading specialist, assistant principal, adjunct professor and drum major coach. She has made numerous speaking engagements about reading and writing and the anomalies associated with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and ADD/ADHD. Her writings include Lincoln McCarthy, Attorney at Law; The Last American Star and Grandfather’s Ship, the S.S. United States. Lincoln Lauder McCarthy is a laberdoodle who was rescued and re-homed at an early age. He is a bright and loving dog who has a commanding presence as well as an assertive bark. He loves car rides, being with his family, listening to music, watching baseball/football games, playing catch football and chasing lawnmowers and geese.