Monday, April 4, 2011

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 15

With the help of the Gnome's colleague, an expert in conflict resolution, Brenda finally confronts her abusive boss. But why does the mediator smell like a swamp and sound like a thug?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome's Color Swatches: You would sparkle with accents in coral, or cornflower blue, spring green—vanilla! You would shine with a touch of sunny yellow, a sprinkle of periwinkle.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 14



Brenda is so desperate about her situation at work, she lets the Gnome and his bride-to-be work on a remedy.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: “How perfectly elegant!” exclaimed Brenda.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 13

When Brenda finally meets with the Homestay Director, only one burning question is on her mind.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: Gnome Homestay Risk Assessment Profile

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 12

The Gnome sight-seeing trip is headed for disaster until Brenda comes up with a clever solution.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: Ramone came up with a ruse so that he and Nigel would be able to peer outside the backpack.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 11

Ramone and His Excellency arrive from their home dimension. Will the Homestay Director cancel the program when he becomes aware of the Gnome’s injuries?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: He opened the case and took out a gold- and silver-embossed circular piece of fabric the size of a silver dollar. Brenda recognized it as the Emblem of the Gnome Nation.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 10

Brenda gets nervous about the upcoming visit of the Homestay Director and Mr. Gnome’s twin brother Ramone. “More gnomes, that’s all I need is more gnomes!” she moans. Will the Gnome heal in time?

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: On Friday, an hour before the guests were to arrive, the Gnome arranged several bouquets of Gerber daisies in shades of hot pink, strawberry red, and tangerine, and placed the vases around the rooms.

The Gnome and Mrs. Meyers Chapter 9

While the gnome struggles to recover, Brenda struggles with demons from her past.

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Caption for this chapter's illustration: The Gnome didn't move. He didn't look Brenda's way. While his host wept, the one-legged being stood guard...