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LARA LAZENBY’S POWERFUL DEBUT NOVEL SCARS, SCRIBBLES, AND THE POWER OF CRAYONS Powerful, Poignant, Profound. Seven-year-old Lexi has Hodgkin’s stage IIIB cancer—for a mother and child in crisis, the ultimate test of survival. Told in her own words, SCARS, SCRIBBLES AND THE POWER OF CRAYONS takes us on Lexi’s spiritual journey as she fights Death in the only ways a child knows how, a novel that reveals the power of faith to heal in the face of grief, loss, and death. California 1974. “I want something before I die. I even made a deal with God. The only thing getting in my way is cancer.” . Lexi, a mischievous seven-year-old, believes in superpowers, secret passageways, magic, and miracles. Every Friday, Lexi fights monsters and bloodsuckers (doctors and nurses) in the dungeon (the hospital.) She has epic arguments with Death—a character in her story whose shadow loves to whisper, haunt and tease her. Lexi has watched cancer patients younger than herself disappear week after week but she is "hell-bent" on winning this battle with the enemy. The sudden death of a sick friend is too much for Lexi and her mother. To escape her fears, they leave town in a little blue Pinto en route to Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona and the Grand Canyon. Lexi discovers the Pueblo Indians and Mother Earth's red rocks know more about scars and healing than she does. Still, Death haunts her. Lexi has a big imagination filled with dreams but she knows that Death has other plans. ”My battle with Death has just begun. But I will get my greatest wish. If I can just live long enough. SCARS, SCRIBBLES, AND THE POWER OF CRAYONS tells the story of a child’s fight to survive in the face of death and the bonds between a mother and her daughter as they face the ultimate unknown together.

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May 5, 2018
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Immortality Press; First Edition (May 5, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 069211310X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692113103
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches

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Lara Lazenby is a four-time cancer survivor originally diagnosed at the age of seven with stage IIIB Hodgkin’s Disease. A teacher, artist, entrepreneur, writer, and speaker, she helps others embrace their scars and stay groovy despite life’s blindsides. Lara writes about childhood cancer and late effects, physical and emotional scars, caregivers, survivors, and strong women.

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There’s a little superhero in us all

Music is her muse, so when she isn’t writing, you might find her crying or rocking out in the car next to you with the speakers on full blast.

Most women get silver on their 25th wedding anniversary. Steven, Lara’s husband, gave her his kidney. Together they dodge Florida hurricanes and chase alligators back into the pond protecting their little rescue dog, Shanti.

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Mary-Helen & Dan

Everything is spirit.

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018

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I found the early chapters of "Scars, Scribbles and the Power of Crayons" difficult to read, not because of the writing but because of Lexi's suffering from a cancer she wars with. My reaction to Lara Lazenby's first chapters describing Lexi's battles remind me of the correspondence of an excellent journalist reporting from a distant war front. I mean that as a compliment to the author. Her reporting drew me into her battlefield.

When Lexi's mom senses er daughter's frustration with the continual texts, treatments and the curtailment of her little girl's life of play and adventure, she takes Lex "off the grid." The two go away to search for the adventure and excitement that both had been missing as the cancer threatened more and more Lexi's childhood.Suspending the sickening and painful treatments for the freedom of the road, they take on the burning, arid deserts of Arizona.There they allow themselves to share in the carefree exploration of Sedona's red rock landscape and an almost spiritual visit to Grand Canyon and among the Native Americans they find there.

It is here that I began to share the mystical and spiritual revelations that both experienced. "They're dancing for me, Lexi says as the power of the dancing and drumming become a "blessing for a sick little girl."

"Everything is spirit," the voice of a mystical dancer speaks to her spirit. The thought brings hope to every despairing heart no matter the cause of their pain. "Stories and legend, rituals and rites of passage bring us to our quest," she says. "In the end, through hard work and sweat, we are healed.Through the dance we are healed."

Mom and Lexi return to the dungeon (hospital) of L.A. with more hope than had when they left town a couple of weeks before. We know that Lexi will get better because we succumb to the spiritual awareness the she and her mother bring back from their desert adventures. But I'm left with a sense of anticipation for Lexi's next battle because we know that her story is the author's story also. Neither will succumb to her illnesses. This is an inspirational book. This story will consume you if you are open to Lexi's deeper discoveries. That "everything is spirit" is a thought worth reflecting
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This speaks the truth

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2018

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This is a good read, I want more so she has to keep going. You cannot stop with young Lexi. We know you have so much more in you, that is why you are still here and a survivor. I know exactly what you went through with your treatments, although I was older than you were the torture is the same. I can still hear that noise during the radiation treatments and I cringe. To this day, certain things I smell give me those reminders as well, I might say not good ones. But, because of the scars that I have and Lexi, we are proof that you can beat cancer. Lara, please write more, I read my book in a week of nights and I want to read the rest of your story. If you have ever gone through Chemo or Radiation or both, you will know what Lexi has gone through.

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A Powerful, Touching and Intense Story.

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018

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Follow brave, little Lexie on her journey through cancer. I had to read this book twice. It is from the POV of a child and most children live in a surreal world at this age. An excellent literary fiction and highly recommended to those who are or who know someone struggling with cancer. I normally do not read these kind of books as many come off as sob stories. Scars, Scribbles and The Power of Crayons was powerful, touching and intense. I am impressed with the author and her unique style of writing.

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Superheroes are real!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2018

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Take a moment to walk the red line. Walk the line to the dungeon. Walk the line through the desert. Through fields of poppies. Through the door and down the stairs to the deep chasm only known but to one person. Listen to barters, bargains, and making deals with Death. Walk the line and see that children are capable of amazing things. Walk the line and meet superheroes along the way. That line is riddled with stories. This one belongs to Lexi.

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Paul FitzGerald

I absolutely loved this book

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2018

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I absolutely loved this book! It presented a whole new viewpoint of dealing with cancer from a child’s point of view, and I found myself pulling for her throughout the story. Hang in there, Lara! I’m looking forward to your next book. I also loved the book format; there’s nothing like short chapters when you only have a few minutes to read.

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MamaT

A beautiful contribution

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019

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Knowing the author personally in her adult life made this poorly disguised autobiography even more special. I was totally taken into her childhood, absorbed by her tales and adventures, her expressions and her graphic descriptions. I am SO PROUD to call Lara Lazenby my friend.

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2018

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This was a fascinating look from a child perspective on dealing with cancer. I found it delightful and intriguing! There was laughter and tears...I found that I couldn't put it down, and read well over eighty pages the first night. I highly recommend this and I am anxiously anticipating more books from this author!

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Jan

This is simply a great read. Lexi a fireball of contradictions. She is afraid, irreverent, angry and spiritual. She makes deals with God and chastens Death.

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2018

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She feels everything so strongly, losing friends but never forgetting them. I love her choices of words, one can almost feel her anger and joy.
This is am amazing first novel. I look forward to hearing from Lara Lazenby again.

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An Inspirational Story Written From The Heart

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 29, 2018

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'Scars, Scribbles and The Power of Crayons' by Lara Lazenby is penned as a fictional story about seven-year-old, Lexi's battle with cancer, but the story is written in such a way that you realise the author must have had first-hand knowledge of this illness, the treatments involved & how it affects not only the child, but her close circle of family & friends, & even touches the hearts of others she meets along the way.

As we follow Lexi's journey, Lazenby takes the reader on a rollercoaster of emotions, giving us a peek into her (Lexi's) most harrowing times - meeting new friends, only to lose them again, the pleas she made with God, & the way she challenged Death - and the fun times she had with her family, friends & acquaintances.

Whilst reading, I often shed a tear for Lexi, for the amount of physical & emotional pain she had to endure at such a young age, whilst at other times I paused to admire her courage and determination to beat death, and survive against all of the odds.

I believe a copy of Lazenby's inspirational story should be made available in all hospitals, to give hope to anyone diagnosed with cancer, & their family & carers. Furthermore, I believe this story will appeal to anyone who has a heart.

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