Kissed by an Angel

by Robyn Campbell, Yvette Carol, Erik Weibel

The Kissed by an Angel anthology includes 10 stories and one poem featuring children who are gifted or have special powers. Some are ordinary people, others are extraordinary, and several aren’t what they seem to be. Read on and be enchanted. Wander with us onto a magical island ship, uncover an amazing secret, and solve a very fishy mystery. Discover a World War II codebreaker, captivating garden, time machine, undercover agents, bug master, plus more. And meet a special boy who was kissed by an angel. This anthology benefits the Sturge-Weber Foundation. Children who have Sturge-Weber are born with a port wine birthmark, which varies in color and size, and stays with them their whole lives. “You were kissed by an angel” is how author Robyn Campbell explained to her son Christopher, who suffers from Sturge-Weber syndrome, about his tell-tale birthmark. He is the creative genius who helped choose some of the names of the characters, and he is our inspiration.

158 pages, Paperback

Published December 14, 2015

Reviews

[Medeia Sharif · Rating 4 out of 5]

This anthology contains stories about extraordinary children. With different settings, time periods, genres, disabilities, and abilities, there was so much to connect to and learn about. Just like with any collection, the stories are solid in their selection and each reader will have their favorite(s). I'm glad I picked this up both for the stories and for supporting a cause since sales go toward the Sturge-Weber Foundation.

[Bish Denham · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a delightful and charming collection of ten stories. There's something in it for just about anyone: time travel, mystery, saving the ecology, ghosts, adventure, fantasy... each is a tale of a child (or children) with a special gift, power, or need. I was particularly touched by Campbell's account of her son Christopher -- who suffers from Sturge-Weber syndrome -- as seen through his eyes. His strength and compassion for others, even while he suffers, is beautiful and something we could all learn from.

[I Trump · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm proud to be an author in this anthology for such an important cause. I hope this helps give Sturge-Weber Syndrome the attention and funding it deserves.
All the authors wrote from the heart.

[Sharon K. Mayhew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a lovely anthology! Written with such good intentions. The proceeds from this book go to the Sturgeon-Weber Foundation. Each story in the anthology shows a child finding his or her special gift. It says the target audience is ages 8-12, but I think a lot of adults would enjoy these inspirational stories about children.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anthology consists of ten stories, and each main character is blessed with a special gift/power.
I really enjoyed the variety of stories in this compilation..

Here are some thoughts on each story.
Kissed By An Angel - features a wise, strong young man with an amazing spirit! So inspiring!
Grandpa and Loor - a poignant tale which revolves around late night chocolate marshmallows and stories.
Invisible - the discovery of magical glasses and a realization that wishes do come true.
Travis and Talia - an educational story of time travelling trips which help to restore the balance of nature.
Codebreaker - mystery involving a glowing paper, a struggling reader and the magical ability to decipher a mysterious code.
Lucky Huck - a lucky guess and time travel play a role in outwitting a rival and winning a date.
Master of Bugs - a bully is challenged by a millipede.
The Captain's Call - a powerful tug-at-the-heartstrings tale, which highlights friendship, choices, bravery and honor.
The Flying Fish Mystery - amateur sleuthing which involves a painting, a misunderstanding and a "tingling" gift.
The Accidental Agents - non stop action...written by a 13-year old...you've got to read this!

All proceeds of this book will go to the Sturge-Weber Foundation.
Buy a copy and support a worthy cause!

[Denise Covey · Rating 5 out of 5]

All stories featured in this anthology are about gifted children or those who have special powers. I was enchanted from the first pages which opened with a story by author Robyn Campbell. I loved the magical island ship...and the WWII codebreaker. Then there's a captivating garden, a time machine, undercover agents, a bug master...and a special boy who was kissed by an angel. All proceeds benefit the Sturge-Weber Foundation. Author Robyn Campbell's son Christopher, (who suffers from Sturge-Weber syndrome), was obviously an inspiration for this anthology.

[Vivian Kirkfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many wonderful stories - great read-alouds for early grades and read to yourself for MG. Many different writing styles about varied topics...but loved them all.