156 dogs rescued from kill shelters

I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Genesis, Shasta, Brantley, Harvey, Elton, Jamie, Marco, Tiny Chi, Ranger, Luke, Marcie, Edison, Frankie, puppy siblings Denny & Jenny, Amelia and her 11 puppies, Diamond, Jodie, Hickory, Canelo, Teddy, Dylan, Cassie, Steffi & Audrey (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 156 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 148 dogs were freed.

AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read.  Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.

LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:

AMAZON U.S.

http://www.amazon.com/Paulette-Mahurin/e/B008MMDUGO/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1467744666&sr=8-1 

AMAZON U.K.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_bl_sr?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Paulette+Mahurin

And on all other Amazon sites around the world.

AMAZON RANKING

My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction).  What an honor to be ranked #87  LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.

Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.

And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.

RECENT REVIEW FOR THE DAY I SAW THE HUMMINGBIRD

AMAZON U.S.

4.0 out of 5 starsYA will love it!

ByAmazon Customeron April 2, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

I can easily imagine that YA would enjoy this book as a study in history or language. The story moves quickly through the first ten years of a young slave boy’s childhood, and young people in particular would find it engaging. The Underground Railway is a fascinating aspect of that horrendous period in American history.

5.0 out of 5 starsThe journey to freedom, and all who take part

BySteven J Thompsonon March 30, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

A strong tale about freedom, hope, and redemption. We all know the history of the pain of slavery, but what do we know of those who actually got involved to help? Whether driven by compassion or idealism, Mahurim helps capture those characteristics, coupled with the main character’s journey, to offer up a strong story that could be a part of anyone’s learning experience about this piece of history. Well done.

AMAZON U.K.

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A compelling and uplifting story

ByMichael N.Wiltonon 7 April 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Although I am more at home writing romantic comedies, as a fan of P.G.Wodehouse, I was intrigued by the title and once I started to read it, I couldn’t put it down. It is difficult to visualise that such conditions existed during the days of slavery. But in this well-researched story, you are plunged at the start into an horrific tale told through the memories of a grown-up who was forced as a slave to witness the death of his father and friends at the hands of a drunken overseer on a sugar plantation in Louisiana just before the outbreak of the Civil War.

We discover through the eyes of a very young slave called Oscar how he manages to survive the ordeal due to the advice his mother Catherine drums into him to hide his anger. He eventually finds his way to freedom, inspired by his mother’s sacrifice and the kindness of strangers who risk their lives to save him.

I found this to be a compelling and uplifting story and my only regret was that we did not discover more about Oscar after he gains his freedom – but perhaps we are due to a sequel?

5.0 out of 5 stars*****A Very Powerful Read!

ByAmazon Customeron 2 April 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

The Day I Saw The Humming Bird by Paulette Mahurin is a historical fiction story which depicts life in the late 1800’s, and is told from a child’s perspective.

Although for many, parts of this story will be harrowing to read I believe it’s a part of history that should still be told, & not kept ‘hidden’ or ‘made light of’ to save feelings of discomfort or embarrassement. Instead it is a story that deserves to be told in it’s entirety. I also believe the story should be added to the National Curriculum for older children and college students studying GCSE (O Level) or A Level History.

Furthermore, although Mahurin paints a vivid picture with words, in order for this story to reach a wider audience, I hope one day it will be adapted to film.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS

AMAZON AUSTRALIA

5 out of 5 stars*****A truly great read.

ByAnne, BrisbaneTOP 500 REVIEWERon 30 March 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

I read this excellent book in one sitting as I simply couldn’t put it down. Others have described the book far better than I could so I won’t attempt to add more in that regard. I do urge anyone thinking of reading this wonderfully written book to do so. You won’t be disappointed. Not many books leave me thinking about them afterwards but this one certainly does. Thanks to the author for giving us such a great read.

AMAZON U.S.

5.0 out of 5 *****starsWow.

ByAmazon Customeron April 1, 2018

Format: Kindle Edition

Great read. Could not put it down. Made me look at my own life with a whole new perspective. Highly recommend.

4.0 out of 5 ****starsFour Stars

ByM. Trayloron April 1, 2018

Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

Amazing story- a little too graphic in places( young girls’ inner thoughts)

AMAZON U.K. 

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

ByD. L. Graceon 6 April 2018

Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase

Arrived in perfect condition and a very good read

 GOODREADS

Apr 06, 2018 Janet East***** rated it it was amazing

Brilliantly emotive read. read fast as could not put it down.

Apr 03, 2018 Nigel Carroll***** rated it it was amazing

I’ve read several books about the Holocaust and Auschwitz but never from this perspective and in this style. The simple and everyday language and style used by the author really magnifies the horror.

DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS

Genesis has been rescued

Genesis’ freedom photo

Shasta’s been rescued

Shasta’s freedom photo

Brantley has been rescued

Brantley’s freedom walk

Brantley’s freedom photo

Harvey has been rescued

Harvey’s freedom photo

Elton’s been rescued

Elton’s freedom photo in the van going home

Jaime has been rescued

Jaime’s freedom photo

Marco has been rescued

Marco’s freedom photo

Tiny Chi has been rescued

Tiny Chi’s freedom photo

Ranger’s shelter information

Ranger’s shelter photo

Ranger’s freedom photo

Luke’s been rescued

Luke’s freedom photo

Marcie has been rescued

Marcie’s freedom photo

Edison has been rescued

Edison’s freedom photo.

Frankie (named by shelter) has been rescued

Frankie’s freedom photo

Denny & Jenny’s shelter photo. Sibling puppies kept together.

Denny & Jenny’s shelter photo

Jenny & Denny’s freedom photo

Amelia gave birth to 11 puppies in the shelter. They were all rescued together.

Amelia’s freedom photo

Amelia’s 11 puppies’ freedom photo.  They are in the car right behind Amelia.

Diamond’s freedom photo

Diamond’s freedom photo

Jodie’s been rescued

Jodie’s freedom ride

Jodie’s freedom photo

Hickory the elderly partially blind has been rescued

Hickory’s freedom photo

Canelo’s freedom photo

Canelo’s freedom photo

Teddy the 16 year-old senior has been rescued.

Teddy’s freedom photo

Dylan’s been rescued

Dylan’s freedom photo

Cassie has been rescued

Cassie’s freedom photo

Steffi has been rescued

Steffi’s freedom photo

Audrey’s been rescued: her shelter info

Audrey’s been rescued: her shelter photo

Audrey’s freedom photo.