Sugar Lump, the Orphan Calf is a heart warming children's book about a newborn calf found alone lying in the pasture by twelve-year-old Marcy. Without any hesitation she takes the full responsibility of raising the little calf she names Sugar Lump. Marcy knows she can not keep the calf after he is weaned, but still, she forms a close relationship with him. As the white- faced calf with a black ring circling his right eye grows, his behavior becomes quite amusing. Ultimately Marcy becomes involved in a suspenseful search that ends in an unexpected ending. Although the story is fiction the calf's humorous behavior is true. Mrs. Simmons still has Sugar Lump who is now an eleven-year-old, 1,600 pound steer. He still comes running to us when we call him she says and he is always doing something unusual that the typical cow wouldn't do. ...unpretentious book that children will enjoy and learn something in the process. Mrs. Simmons has stated that this book grew out of a desire to write wholesome fiction for children. If that is her main objective, she has succeeded well. -- Denton Record-Chronicle, October 2, 1994 Sugar Lump, the Orphan Calf is an upbeat, positive story that shows how love, encouragement, and hard work can make a difference. Parents will love the message found in Sugar Lump's story, and children will love to hear and read it again (and again.) -- The North Texas Parent, October 1994 It's kind of a cow-version of Charlotte's Web. The chapters are funny, well paced, with good illustrations and honest storytelling throughout. -- The Albuquerque Tribune, June 15, 1995 The book, illustrated by Denton artist Lin Hampton, is getting thumbs-up reviews. -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram February 4, 1995 Sugar Lump, the Orphan Calf is drawn from some of the real life experiences Lynn Sheffield Simmons had when Sugar lump was a calf. The book is a heart-warming story that involves twelve-year-old March who takes the responsibility of raising and caring for the little calf. As the calf grows, he and Marcy from a strong attachment for each other and eventually, Marcy becomes involved in a suspenseful search that leads to an unexpected ending. Although the story is chiefly fiction the calf's humorous behavior is true. Lynn Sheffield Simmons received her bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in special education from Texas Woman's University. Mrs. Simmons is a member of Phi Delta Kappa honorary fraternity and taught in the public schools for many years. A strong advocate of parents and children reading together, her booklets, Using the Newspaper to Teach Reading Readiness, and Newspaper in the Home: Helping Your Child with Homework , published and distributed by the Denton Record-Chronicle, have been used in many homes. Mrs. Simmons is a freelance writer and has been for many years. Her award-winning column, "Up A Creek," historical reviews, and feature stories have appeared in a number of newspapers and magazines. Her historical pageant, The Place is Argyle , is performed annually in Argyle, Texas. Mrs. Simmons lives on a small farm in Argyle, Texas with her husband, Larry, who has a dental practice in Denton, Texas. Used Book in Good Condition