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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) has named Lucky’s Adventures Children’s Book Series as among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services. 

The MCA evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost. Lucky’s Adventures earned the Mom’s Choice Award®, Gold level.

Author Elizabeth Macy has written three children’s picture books in the series, inspired by the true story of when her dog, Lucky, was lost in Saratoga for four days. Thanks to the kindness of the community and Lucky’s guardian angels, she was safely found. The books are heartwarming tales about Lucky and her friends. Kids will learn valuable lessons through Lucky’s eyes: making new friends, accepting others, working together, and spreading kindness.

With the evaluation now complete, the review samples of Lucky’s Adventure Books will be donated to schools, libraires, and nonprofit organizations. Visit www.LuckysAdventures.net for additional information.

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SARATOGA SPRINGS – Native Saratogian and local author Elizabeth Macy is excited to announce the release of her third children’s picture book in the Lucky’s Adventures Series. 

The Lucky’s Adventures Series was inspired by the true story of Elizabeth’s rescue dog Lucky, who was lost in Saratoga for 4 days. Lucky was safely found thanks to the support of the community. The first 2 books are Lucky’s Adventure in Saratoga and Lucky’s Adventure in Winter Wonderland.

In Lucky’s Adventure in the Great Outdoors, Lucky and her sister Hershey the cat go on a family camping trip. They are worried about making new friends with the forest animals. In this action packed adventure they realize that kindness and teamwork helps them get out of some unlucky situations and also helps to build new friendships. 

A launch event will be held on August 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spa City Farmers’ Market, Saratoga State Park, 65 S. Broadway, in Saratoga Springs. Elizabeth and Lucky will be signing books along with local illustrator Arien Smith. A portion of sales will be donated to H.O.P.E. Animal Rescue.

The event is family and dog- friendly and will include kids’ activities and giveaways. 

Follow Elizabeth and Lucky at Lucky’s Adventures Books on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming events or contact at www.luckysadventures.net

Lucky’s Adventure in the Great Outdoors is currently available for pre-sale purchase online and will be at numerous stores locally. 

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