Dedication

I'd like to dedicate this book to my dear Grandmother, Beth Sanderson. She is one of the biggest science fiction fans I know.

My Grandmother taught English at a junior high, and I still remember her trying to get me to read books at a young age. She is a fun-loving person, always smiling despite the physical hardships she's gone through lately.

So, this book is for you, Grandma!

Acknowledgments

I'd like to express my gratitude to my editors. These are some important folks. They do a great job helping turn the rough drafts of my books into things that people would actually want to read.

I'd also like to thank the folks in my writing group. I find a good writing group to be a vital part of the process. Not only do they give you encouragement, but they provide great chapter-by-chapter responses to books.

And I don't want to forget David and Irene. Without the people who do the publicity and the artwork, no book would ever get taken off the shelves—or even get out of the warehouse. These people do a great job, and I think they are part of the reason this book is so wonderful.

Reading Comprehension Questions

1) What is the main reason to write a dedication page in a book?

a. to have an expert give an opinion about the book

b. to devote a book to someone of personal importance

c. to make statements that aren't edited by the publisher

d. to inform readers of upcoming books by the same author

2) The above passages are most likely found where in a book?

a. close to the front

b. towards the middle

c. near the end

d. in the appendix

3) The above dedication was written by which of the following?

a. the author

b. the author’s grandmother

c. Beth Sanderson

d. the editors

4) Based on the context of the above passage, the word "acknowledgment" means which of these?

a. "good bye"

b. "thank you"

c. "good luck"

d. "try again"

5) The acknowledgment shown above is written in which style?

a. offensive

b. conversational

c. ceremonial

d. formal

Answer Key

1) What is the main reason to write a dedication page in a book?

a. to have an expert give an opinion about the book

b. to devote a book to someone of personal importance

c. to make statements that aren't edited by the publisher

d. to inform readers of upcoming books by the same author

2) The above passages are most likely found where in a book?

a. close to the front

b. towards the middle

c. near the end

d. in the appendix

3) The above dedication was written by which of the following?

a. the author

b. the author’s grandmother

c. Beth Sanderson

d. the editors

4) Based on the context of the above passage, the word "acknowledgment" means which of these?

a. "good bye"

b. "thank you"

c. "good luck"

d. "try again"

5) The acknowledgment shown above is written in which style?

a. offensive

b. conversational

c. ceremonial

d. formal