Author page. Marcel Duriez will also be at the library from 1-4 p.m. "Sammie and Ellie-How I Found My Family:" Sammie is like any young girl that has a special bond with her pet. Ellie is an exciting outgoing dog that you will just want to know more about. She is going to tell you her story through her eyes. Her many life lessons, many events that happened she will talk about. So come on the journey with her and Sammie. There are 16 chapters for (Levels 2-3.)
Each page and illustration gives a different look into the story, easy beginning reading that is for young readers.
Local author pens children’s book, by Audrey Brothers Konior for Mainline Newspaper
“Not many people can creatively utilize two talents.
Well, Marcel Ray Duriez is one such individual. He recently wrote, illustrated, and published a book entitled, “The Many Adventures of Cuddles,” which features Tobey, Pandora, and Cuddles.
“I wanted to acquire children’s interest in reading. I believe that Cuddles is a good way of accomplishing the task because she and her friends are interesting and child-appropriate. Kids well enjoy the journey that she well explores; therefore, they well comprehend what they are seeing and what they are reading thought the stories. I created the artwork to capture the many scenes in the stories. To draw the reader into the world in which Cuddles lives. I also wanted to give the characters their own personalities,” Duriez stated.
He has been creating artwork for many years, then one day he decided to add the stories, to the artwork. That is how he became an author and illustrator for children’s books. “I enjoy writing fiction… one of the awesome things about being an artist is that you can envision the characters and personalities before the drawing takes place. Knowing that the book that I created will bring joy to bliss to others is thrilling to me. I like to work towards achieving my dreams to “Strive for Perfection.”
Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The Many Adventures of Cuddles Tobey, Pandora, and Cuddles Written by Marcel Ray Duriez
“Kids will enjoy this journey along with Cuddles, and the author helps young readers develop an interest in reading through this charming story. A good story for bedtime and teaching in your schools!”
“Young learners everywhere can find inspiration to love going to school even more in Marcel Ray Duriez’s The Many Adventures of Cuddles: Tobey, Pandora, and Cuddles. The book was featured in the 2016 BookExpo America (BEA), held last May 11 to 13 at McCormick Place in Chicago.”
“BEA is a prestigious international event and is the biggest book fair in North America. The event was attended by professionals and specialists in the publishing industry—authors, translators, publishers, illustrators and graphic designers, literary agents, publishers, teachers, among others.”
“The Many Adventures of Cuddles: Tobey, Pandora, and Cuddles is a delightful storybook for children. In the boondocks of a mysterious neighborhood live three squirrels: Tobey, Pandora, and Cuddles. They live together in a home under the nut tree. Cuddles is the baby in the family and is going to start school in the fall, which is making her nervous and anxious. Readers see Cuddles making new friends, riding on her new bike, going to an amusement park, and doing many different things. Though she feels sad leaving her mom and dad while going to school, Cuddles learns a lot of new things while she is at school. Kids will enjoy this journey along with Cuddles, and the author helps young readers develop an interest in reading through this charming story. A good story for bedtime and teaching in your schools!”
“The book is made more appealing and captivating by the illustrations that breathe life and movement into the characters and scenes. The illustrations complement the author’s words beautifully and help children get into the reading habit. It’s a good book that can be used for bedtime storytelling, and it’s also good for read-aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries. All the characters in the story have their own personality, and they are made more effective and palpable to readers with the help of the illustrations. Cuddles, her parents, and her friends will pull readers into the story, which will definitely encourage kids to read more books.”
“Children of all ages are sure to have fun reading about Cuddles’s adventures.”
Marcel Ray Duriez was born in 1991, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and was raised in a small town of Northern Cambria, previously known as Barnesboro–Northern Cambria. His educational background is in the fields of fine arts in diverse media, English, engineering, and music.
Duriez has started writing the Nevaeh manuscript, a book about stopping bullying. He also wrote Sammie and Ellie, a cute story on the same lines as Cuddles is. Sammie and Ellie is a very good book for kids. Duriez has been a teacher for years, and he read this one to the class. This is good for teaching kids how to be responsible, generous, and sociable. The story is not bad at all, somewhat chatty for real young kids, but good overall and recommended for everyone. Teachers will love this. The artwork helps make the book fun and enjoyable for readers. A Panda Bear Named Mandy is one that you will also love. Look also for teen books by Duriez by going to www.duriez19.wix.com/marcelrayduriez.
“I want to say I believe in new talents in writing, like the Nevaeh manuscript. We have chatted briefly about his work, and I would say he can go for his dreams. I did. If I must give an opinion, I feel he can do it,” says Lauren Oliver, writer of Rooms and Before I Fall.
Look for more works to come on his website.
www.facebook.com/marcelrayduriezbooks
Twitter: @duriezray
Way Fairer magazine, part of the Bologna children’s Book Fair, was shown for 2 weeks in the exhibit, and on page: 29 of Lit Fire publishing and London book fairs April 12-14, 2016, Olympia London Kensington, London.
Book Review
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Many Adventures of Cuddles: Tobey, Pandora, and Cuddles by Marcel Ray Duriez is a delightful storybook for children. Once upon a time, in the boondocks of a mysterious neighborhood, lived three squirrels: Tobey, Pandora, and Cuddles. They live together in a home under the nut tree. Cuddles is the baby in the family and is going to start school in the fall, which is making her nervous and anxious. Readers see Cuddles making new friends, riding on her new bike, going to an amusement park, and doing many different things. Though she feels sad leaving her mom and dad while going to school, Cuddles learns a lot of new things while she is at school. Kids will enjoy this journey along with Cuddles, and the author helps young readers develop an interest in reading through this charming story.
The book is made more appealing and captivating by the illustrations that breathe life and movement into the characters and scenes. The illustrations complement the author's words beautifully and help children to get into the reading habit. It's a good book that can be used for bedtime storytelling and it's also good for read-aloud sessions in classrooms and school libraries. All the characters in the story have their own personality and they are made more effective and palpable to readers with the help of the illustrations. Cuddles, her parents, and friends will pull readers into the story, which will definitely encourage kids to read more books.
Marcel Ray Duriez Northern Cambria author publishes a book, Wednesday, February 25, 2015, Our Town Paper, Johnstown “Sammie and Ellie How I Found My Family” is juvenile fiction, the book is narrated by the dog named Ellie, who is living in a pet shop when she bonds instantly with Sammie, a young girl visiting the store.
Sammie receives Ellie as a Christmas present, and the rest of the book describes their adventures together. The book is available as a paperback or eBook at Amazon or Barnes and Noble, websites, and store locations.
