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“The Phantom of the Organ: And Other Mysteries of St. Matthews,” by Susan Barnett Braun

The Curious Happenings at St. Matthews! Melody plays the organ for St. Matthews, a small church in a little town.  Although she is in a compact community, many questionable things happen.  They keep Melody on her toes as she tries … Continue reading

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“The Peacemaker,” by Wanda E. Brunstetter

What to Believe Ada, a young Amish woman, always felt like she played second fiddle in life. When her best friend, Rosa, caught the eye of Ephraim, Ada secretly wished Ephraim had liked her instead. Long after the two became … Continue reading

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“Sabotage at Cedar Creek,” by Janice Thompson

Success or Ruin! RaeLyn’s best friend, Tasha, is opening a vacation home. She has invested all her time and money into getting it off the ground. But now all kinds of things are happening to stop it, including the outside … Continue reading

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“Where’s the Reindeer,” by Ingela P Arrhenius

This is Fun! Here’s a great Christmas themed lift the flap board book.  Open the cover and find all kinds of holiday characters from a Christmas caroler, to Santa Claus and, of course, a reindeer. This interactive book has brightly … Continue reading

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“Peekaboo: Santa,” by Camilla Reid

Illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius Up on a House Top…. Get ready for smiles and giggles with this interactive board book which features the jolly old elf himself.  Every page, including the cover, has something to do.  Children will adore … Continue reading

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“A Pinecone,” by Helen Yoon

There’s Another One and Another One and ….. While out for a walk with her dad, a little girl discovers pinecones.  She is fascinated with them.  As she gathers lots and lots of them to take home, her dad is … Continue reading

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“Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities,” by Stephanie Gibeault

Math the Same but Different!  A horse that adds, guppies that count, and parrots that can express their displeasure, vividly.  All this and more can be found between the covers of this book.  Join the search to find out if … Continue reading

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“Hope Like Wildflowers,” by Pepper Basham

Troubles Multiplying! It is the 1910s in the Appalachian Mountains, and Kizzie is in trouble.  She is sixteen-years-old, pregnant, and starving.  In addition, she is broke, and wandering in the frozen woods because her father kicked her out.  Her troubles … Continue reading

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“Target Acquired,” by Lynette Eason

Who to Trust? Kenzie has worked harder than any of the guys on the SWAT team, yet they are not accepting her. One of the men on the team, Butler, doesn’t hide his feelings at all. He has made it … Continue reading

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“Mr. Fox’s Game of No!” by David LaRochelle

No, no, no! Get ready for lots of laughter and giggles. If you are offered a giant ice cream sundae covered with delicious toppings, would you say no?  Of if you were invited to a great beach party in Hawaii, … Continue reading

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