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The Gift of Disability

Clare Cannon | 31 May 2013
If only we could see, as this author does, with the eyes of the heart.

Was Snow White’s Evil Stepmother a Victim of Circumstance?

Jennifer Minicus | 27 May 2013
Have you ever wondered what is meant by, "They lived happily ever after?"

Add this author to my list of favorites!

Jennifer Minicus | 20 May 2013
A charming story filled with believable characters and reverence for family relationships.

Book Reviews

A Book That Has It All

Clare Cannon | 19 March 2013
Historical Fiction, Friendship, Romance, Family, Music, Art, Culture...

The Swallows and the Amazons Series

Tim Golden | 07 March 2013
Three families of children enjoy themselves outdoors.

My childhood correspondence with Laura Ingalls Wilder

Olga Marlin | 23 February 2013
Writing about Laura Ingalls Wilder is, for me, like writing about an intimate friend.

Navigating Early

Jennifer Minicus | 02 February 2013
A story of friendship, forgiveness and adventure.

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Jennifer Minicus | 07 January 2013
An engaging story about true happiness.

The More the Merrier

Tim Golden | 25 November 2012
More is not neccessarily merrier when it comes to eccentric relatives.

Rascal

Jennifer Minicus | 16 October 2012
An amusing yet touching memoir of life in Wisconsin during WWI.

Thimble Summer

Jennifer Minicus | 03 October 2012
Garnet Linden loves life on a Wisconsin farm.

City Boy

Jennifer Minicus | 10 September 2012
Anyone who has ever experienced puppy love should read this Pulitzer Prize winning novel.

The Pure Dead Series

Tim Golden | 27 July 2012
Imagine the Simpsons crossed with the Addams Family.

The 100 Cupboards Series

Jennifer Minicus | 15 July 2012
I do not usually enjoy creepy stories, but

Mildred D. Taylor’s Short Stories

Jennifer Minicus | 24 June 2012
Mildred Talyor has written several books based on her family's history.

The Winged Watchman

Margaret Hannon | 16 June 2012
A story of patriotism, faith and family.

Caddy’s World

Tim Golden | 29 May 2012
An amusing family story.

Stone Fox

Jennifer Minicus | 17 May 2012
Ten-year-old Willy is determined to care for his ailing grandfather.

On the Wings of Heroes

Margaret Hannon | 15 May 2012
Davy Bowman is the luckiest of boys.

My Friend Walter

Tim Golden | 01 May 2012
Bess meets the ghost of her ancestor Sir Walter Raleigh.

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