Alert Top Story Former Dells teacher discusses process of writing latest book JOHN GITTINGS Jan 25, 2023 Jan 25, 2023 0 1 of 2 "Stranded on Castaway Island", the 11th book written by Dells author Amy Laundrie, was released in April of 2022. AMY LAUNDRIE Amy Laundrie's dog Josie stays warm in her backpack while snowshoeing in January of 2022. AMY LAUNDRIE Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save JOHN GITTINGS A book over 30 years in the making by a Dells author tells a gripping story of survival on a faraway island.kAmp>J {2F?5C:6[ E96 2FE9@C @7 `` 3@@<D 2?5 2 7@C>6C E62496C :? 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A new chapter opens in Beaver Dam with a new bookstore The last time Beaver Dam had a bookstore was in 2014. No longer. Kayla Drake opens Rosalee Book Boutique this week.
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