Marvin Maples Told a Lie
Marvin Maples Told a Lie is a fantasy children's story with a surprise twist, about the ripple effects of telling a lie.
Marvin thinks he can get by with closing his bedroom door and lying to his mother about making his bed and cleaning his room. Just when it seems he got away with it, Marvin discovers his lie has created a terrible situation much worse than telling the truth would have been. Will he get a chance to make things right? Find out as you read Marvin Maples Told A Lie.
Children enjoy the rhyming words and colorful illustrations in Marvin Maples Told a Lie. In addition to offering them entertainment, the book reinforces the importance of telling the truth. It is a useful tool for parents and teachers to use as they discuss honesty with children.
About Susan Rutledge (Dallas, Texas Author)
Susan Rutledge, a graduate of Oklahoma State University, spent over thirty years working with children and families in church ministry before retiring in 2011 to pursue her passion for writing. Children love reading her colorful, rhyming stories packed with interest and a relevant life message. Published titles include Barely a Bunny, Marvin Maples Told a Lie, The Missing Letter A and Ty the Turtle in the Land of the Can’ts.
Mrs. Rutledge enjoys speaking to children’s groups about her books and is available for book readings, assemblies, classroom instruction and book signings.
In addition to publishing children’s books, Susan regularly blogs about her life experiences as a mother and grandmother on susanrutledge.com. She and her husband, Grant live in Prosper, TX. They have four married children and ten grandchildren.
