The Lovable Lions and the Mystery of the Golden Charm

About the Book

The Lovable Lions and the Mystery of the Golden Charm is a story about a lioness cub and her best friend, a tigress cub, who experience an unforgettable journey to another land full of fun-filled happiness!

About the Author

Tina L. Jackson Thompson was born in Cambridge, Maryland/Dorchester County. Her parents, Clarence E. Jackson Sr. and Emily J. Dennis Jackson, made their home in the small town of Vienna, Maryland. Tina is the youngest and the only girl of five siblings. She attended Vienna Elementary School, and Vienna Intermediate School, both located in Vienna, Maryland. As time went on, Tina continued to write many stories and plays. When she was 6 years old and in the 1st grade, her teacher asked her to write a story. It was then when Tina realized that God had given her the gift to write. One day, her mother came across one of her stories and decided to take a moment to read it. As she read it, she realized that the story was a “Cliffhanger.” She mentioned this to Tina when she came home from school that day. Tina was pleased because she enjoys keeping her readers on edge. Her imagination is endless. During her adolescent years, Tina attended North Dorchester Middle School. Her class was the first 7th grade class to attend the brand new school. At age 14 , Tina moved along to North Dorchester High, which is located next to the middle school. In September 1977 during her 9th grade year, Tina met the love of her life Semuel Thompson Sr.. In 1980 Tina and Semuel were married. One year later, the two of them became the proud parents of Semuel Jr.. In 1982 Tina also welcomed their second child Tina Jr.. In 2008 Tina Sr. and Semuel Sr. welcomed their grandson Immanuel, who is Tina Jr's son. Tina is not a stranger to the needs of children and young adults. She has been teaching since 1980, which was her senior year in high school. In 2005 she opened and was the sole proprietor of Lot's of Luv Childcare, which is located in Vienna, Maryland. Tina has trained and educated herself at many educational institutions. Her alumni’s included: Delaware Technical Community College (Georgetown, Delaware), Salisbury University (Salisbury, Maryland), Wor-Wic Community College (Salisbury, Maryland), and Chesapeake College (Wye Mills, Maryland). Tina is now the proud owner of T.N.S. Xpress, which is located in Vienna, Maryland.