Barbara Ann Philleo

Barbara Ann Philleo, described as imaginative and creative, translates these qualities deftly into her writing of teen literature. Born in New York, she and her family moved to the Midwest when she was nine. A love of writing propelled her into the journalism field and later into writing her own books. A mother of five, she puts the same effort into her writing as she did in raising her family. Her desire with both was - and is - to make an impact on youth. Philleo is also the author of...See more

Barbara Ann Philleo, described as imaginative and creative, translates these qualities deftly into her writing of teen literature. Born in New York, she and her family moved to the Midwest when she was nine. A love of writing propelled her into the journalism field and later into writing her own books. A mother of five, she puts the same effort into her writing as she did in raising her family. Her desire with both was - and is - to make an impact on youth. Philleo is also the author of Candlecurse: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco and the second in the series, Monster Mountain Mystery: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco. Currently she is working on Partners In Crime: The Adventures of Molly Wiggins and Taco, which completes the trilogy. Her latest release, Sticks and Stones is timely in the world of today's youth. Although it may have been years ago and all but disappeared, a bullying incident can impact a person's future. Many of the tragic events that have taken place in schools in recent years have come as a result of children who have been bullied. Sticks and Stones addresses this very relevant issue of bullying. Thirteen-year-old Sarah Jo Foster finds herself dealing with bullies at the school she attends, after her family moves to a new town. Her strong faith in God, as well as her good friend Abby, buoy her up during her darkest hours. This book was written with the intention of showing young readers that they are not alone in the world of bullying. An easy read, Sticks and Stones is an absorbing vehicle that transports the reader through all the challenges Sarah Jo faces, with solutions of a practical and spiritual nature for young people to draw on. See less