About the Book Little Emily is a curious little girl who craves adventure! Her latest adventure begins when she finds a mysterious book on top of an old trunk. As she starts to read it, she finds herself getting into the story a little more than she expected ... Read The Surprising Adventure to join Emily on her fantastic adventure! About the Author Betsy Shepardson is an alumni of Sarah Lawrence College. As a member of the Society of Illustrators, she exhibited at the Museum of American Illustration. She lives in Denver, Colorado, where she has a studio in her home. Betsy studied in New York City at the Art Students League of New York, from where she has a Certificate in Fine Arts Illustration.