Brother/Sister book signing

Village Bookshoppe at 7 N. Village Ave. will host a book signing for a pair of related authors — Marilyn Clements and her brother, “Soda” on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 2-5 p.m.

Natives of East Rockaway, each has recently written a book. “Benson’s Race,” by Marilyn, who, in addition to her work as an author, is also a businesswoman and professional speaker. Her book is about a Siberian husky training hard for the Iditarod. But not everyone racing is as honest as Benson’s trainer. While crossing a dangerous stretch, Benson will find Rosie, a red-furred husky dognapped by Zelda, the evil musher. Can Benson save her? And will rescuing her cost him the race?

  The book addresses family, work ethics, responsibility and tolerance of others. It is described as as touching, yet action-packed story that teaches valuable lessons we all must learn. The characters come alive through magnificent illustrations. Benson’s Race is recommended for fourth through sixth graders, but is wonderful for reading to younger children as well.

And Soda, who lives in Baldwin and in addition to writing, is also a musician will sign copies of his work, "The Wizard of Odd." In it young Donovan Bale is the only survivor of a plane crash. He awakens in a strange city called Baziel, otherwise known as Cloud City, to a whole new world. Few humans can actually see the pink and blue inhabitants, but he happens to be of the special few. As fate would have it, he arrives just in time to help the city fight a terrible witch who has captured their wizard and wages a war of darkness. Donovan-accompanied by his stuffed rabbit, Toby, who comes to life in Cloud City-meets many strange friends. Together they undertake a treacherous journey through a haunted forest, into battle with deformed flying pigs, and all the way up to a horrifying castle. As he helps defend a city he never knew existed, he learns about himself and about life. The emotional and physical stress of this quest affects Donovan and his brave young friends, but they soon find out that if they believe and work together, they can beat the darkness.If he can help defeat the witch, he'll go down in Cloud City history. And if they win, the biggest wish of all will be granted. But it won't be easy. Can he free the wizard? Is he brave enough? What will he wish for? Come join Donovan on his trip through this enchanting land of light and dark.

For more information on the author signing, call Village Bookshoppe at (516) 764-1395.