ABOUT
As a young child, Sanet would conjure up stories and share them with anyone who would listen. Growing up, she has taken the time to refine her storytelling and writing abilities and its potency in storytelling.
Sanet studied in South Africa and New Zealand. Her current movie got signed with a Florida, US-based producer and director, and her plans include a Netflix drama from one of her published books.
Sanet enjoys writing suspense, romance, and children’s stories.
Currently in pre-production
Shooting locations:
United States
and
Gold Coast, Australia
2023
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FRANKIE GOES HOME - AVAILABLE NOW!
It is 1863, and Frankie and his mates board a ship to get back home after working in a foreign land. A storm interrupts their journey, and they crash onto a deserted island and must find a way to survive until they can rebuild their ship to continue their journey. Pirates attack their newly built ship on the way, and they got captured a
It is 1863, and Frankie and his mates board a ship to get back home after working in a foreign land. A storm interrupts their journey, and they crash onto a deserted island and must find a way to survive until they can rebuild their ship to continue their journey. Pirates attack their newly built ship on the way, and they got captured and sold as slaves. They learn to accept what they cannot change and appreciate what was taken for granted, like missing home. Despite the hardship of working as slaves, they learn valuable lessons. They save their master's wife from a fire and help to rebuild his house. As a reward, their prayers are answered when they are finally granted freedom. From humble beginnings to a heroic end, Frankie and his friends return home, stronger and wiser than before. *All proceeds received by the author will be donated to children's charities.*
ALSO AVAILABLE IN AUDIOBOOK
Please support this good cause. ALL proceeds will go towards a children’s lunch box project (going to school without lunch).
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ALSO AVAILABLE IN AUDIOBOOK
Please support this good cause. ALL proceeds will go towards a children’s lunch box project (going to school without lunch).
TO ORDER, CLICK HERE
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Frankie-Goes-Home-Sanet-Smit/dp/1637460694
Booktopia https://www.booktopia.com.au/frankie-goes-home-sanet-smit/book/9781637460696.html Audiobook https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Frankie-Goes-Home-Audiobook/B09T4SF8M8
PRAISE FOR
FRANKIE GOES HOME
Working on supporting families with special needs children and children caught in Domestic Violence, I can see how this children's book supports and benefits. There are many families, especially children struggling through family breakup trauma. While empathic, this book is positive, and the storyline can be the
PRAISE FOR
FRANKIE GOES HOME
Working on supporting families with special needs children and children caught in Domestic Violence, I can see how this children's book supports and benefits. There are many families, especially children struggling through family breakup trauma. While empathic, this book is positive, and the storyline can be the spiritual support they need. Since being a carer for our daughter with complex medical needs, I have been made more aware of the emotional and physical strain parents of special needs kids endure. This children’s book’s financial assistance will make a big difference.
I recommend this book to all children.
⎯ Major Dianne Gluyas, Pastor at Salvation Army Calamvale, Australia.
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It is a blessing and pleasure to endorse our dear friend and sister in Christ for the work done in writing Frankie's story. We face many of the challenges Frankie had to go through. I enjoy the way Sanet is portraying God's Commandments. It is straightforward and easy to understand. Sanet uses her talents and rich imagination to bring characters to life. I feel like I know Frankie personally and experienced his emotions as he navigated through the challenges he faced. She added the right amount of empathy yet sternness to accurately bring the message. You can feel the writer's heartbeat in their characters, which is again evident in this work. I am not surprised as I know Sanet as someone who would cook a three-course meal for a family out of the goodness of her heart, without knowing them. I am convinced that many people, young and old, will enjoy and learn from this book for many years to come. "Frankie goes home" receives my highest endorsement. I would love to give each family in our church a copy.
⎯ John Shipman, Pastor at Kings Way Christian Fellowship Melbourne, Australia.
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This Christian book is a gentle, well-paced Christian narrative with a strong overall story arc and well-defined main characters. The 10 commandments' teachings are naturally woven into the story, demonstrating how following God's Word can be challenging and rewarding. This manuscript has the feel of some of the Bible stories I've read as a child that introduce Christian concepts through parables and fables. It provides young readers a way to access and understand the 10 commandments in a way that applies to real life. This children's book would fit in nicely with other similar Christian publications.
⎯ Gene Flynn, Writer & Editor Brisbane, Australia.
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I have never seen or read anything as compelling and insightful as "Frankie Goes Home." What a brilliant way to teach children about the love of God and how to love others. I was highly impressed with how the Ten Commandments had been woven into the story to direct how to live every day. I believe adults could learn as much from
this as children.
⎯ JC Ryan, bestselling author, Australia.
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With its charming illustrations, this beautiful children's book helps children learn and understand the challenges and rewards of maintaining faith in God and His Word. It weaves the message of faith and the rewards for maintaining trust and faith in God throughout the characters' adventurous but hazardous journey. It captures children's interest and plays to their sense of adventure and intrigue, and culminates in a happy ending while succinctly teaching them the values and principles that will indeed be important
to their journey in life.
⎯ Sonja Grosser, Writer, editor and agent NSW, Australia.
THE LOST FAT BIRD - Available now!
What if being different helps you make a difference? To teach those around us, to accept what we are, and be happy with what we have. When a house bird gets out of his cage and flies to the roof of the school across the road, he quickly learns valuable lessons after he gets scared and teased by what seems to be bully birds. He then befrie
What if being different helps you make a difference? To teach those around us, to accept what we are, and be happy with what we have. When a house bird gets out of his cage and flies to the roof of the school across the road, he quickly learns valuable lessons after he gets scared and teased by what seems to be bully birds. He then befriends a kind and helpful bird who helps him get back home. In his adventures, he learns to know different types of birds and that being different is entirely acceptable, and that we must be content with what we have.
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Interesting facts teaching
children important lessons
through fun storylines:
- The different kinds of birds in nature.
- You can find a friend in anyone if you are kind and not a bully.
- Happy reunions with those who love each other.
- It teaches about all these and our choice to be happy with what we have – that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Freedom and home are where our hearts are.
PRAISE FOR
THE LOST FAT BIRD
I have known the author, Sanet, for quite some time and found her enthusiasm, determination, and forthrightness both endearing and a breath of fresh air amongst so many voices in the marketplace. It is with delight that I see her passion for telling beautiful positive stories bear fruit. ‘The Little Fat Bird’ do
PRAISE FOR
THE LOST FAT BIRD
I have known the author, Sanet, for quite some time and found her enthusiasm, determination, and forthrightness both endearing and a breath of fresh air amongst so many voices in the marketplace. It is with delight that I see her passion for telling beautiful positive stories bear fruit. ‘The Little Fat Bird’ doesn’t disappoint. It explains to children that you can be different and still have friends.
– Pastor Jenny Ruddy, Counsellor
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The Lost Fat Bird teaches children to accept what they are and to be happy with what they have. We seem to forget that what we need we already have, and we are blinded by things that are not important. To be kind and friendly is a gift. It costs us nothing to be caring, supportive, and sharing. To be content with life as such is a valuable lesson and principle
– Leonie Shipman, Early Childhood Educator
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Children are so easily distracted these days by peer pressure and worldly affairs. The Lost Fat Bird teaches children the great importance of their loved ones and appreciates those who care for them.
– Brent Irwin
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The Lost Fat Bird demonstrates the important lessons of bullying and what it does to others. Having the proper support makes a difference when you are bullied and helps you to manage it.
– Karen Tyrrell, Author
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The Lost Fat Bird teaches about different kinds of birds in nature and good values such as finding a friend in anyone if you are kind and not a bully.
– Sonja Grosser