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A Positive Message for Stutterers

The last thing twelve-year-old Olaf Olsen wants to do is embarrass his family in front of a throng of spectators on one of the biggest days of the year in Norway, Syttende Mai (also known as Children’s Day). Olaf has been chosen to give his school’s annual address following the children’s parade and, with a newfound confidence following a startling confession from his father, he manages to overcome his apprehensions as a stutterer to give the assembly his best words ever. This story explores Olaf’s relationships with friends, classmates and family as well as his attitude toward himself in the context of his speech impediment. Olaf’s way of dealing with challenges highlights important life skills for children such as optimism and perseverance.

For ages 8 to 12.

Actor Eric Roberts recorded this amazing video to promote my book, The Best Words Ever. Eric and his sister, actress Julia Roberts, both stuttered as children. View the video here: https://vimeo.com/562879628

The Best Words Ever is available in various formats on Amazon. An audio version is on Audible. Like the book on Facebook!

I have written an animated short feature film script based on my book, which entered the quarterfinals of the ScreenCraft animation competition! Visit the Media Room for details.

Other fiction books by Linda Tancs, available on Blurb:
The Chronicles of Heather Derby 
Fritz Miller, Child Detective, a German language book