In 1923 East Texas, young Leola leaves her home for a teaching job in a community miles from home. She knows there will be challenges, but doesn’t expect a bitter, unkind co-teacher; a parent who wishes to harm her—or the man from the woods. In this parallel memoir, the connection between Leola and her granddaughter spills out in the retelling of similar stories of poverty, love, faith, and resilience.
Third generation apple farmer, Will Parson, must find a distributor and laborers for his harvest—and find a way to placate his wife who yearns for luxury. How can he hold on to Applewood Orchard amid the Great Depression? Book One of the Wonderful West Virginia series.
Kate McNaughton’s life should be a ball. She has the support of a loving family, a good job as clerk at the mining company her father and brothers work for, and the interest of handsome new miner Patrick. But her job is in jeopardy if she can’t control her hateful boss, Jakub Kamenski, and trouble at the mine leads to a tragic accident and threatens to tear apart her family. Worse, Patrick may be the cause of the trouble. . .
Emily Carter’s life should be made in the shade. Newlywed to the superintendent of the mine, she has a life of plenty and prestige. But she can’t break the barrier between management and labor to make a single friend, and even her husband is pulling away from her. Now, she’s keeping secrets from him. . .
As if these two women in Farrowlee, West Virginia don’t have enough to worry about at home, war breaks out in Korea, affecting their families in unimaginable ways. How will they navigate the strife at home and abroad? Can there be peace amid the many struggles?
Life in Grayson’s pasture is tough for a little cowbird named Cody. Pop wants to teach him new things—scary things. Now, there’s a newcomer in the pasture—a bully who’s picking on Cody. When a dangerous threat sweeps the pasture, will Cody face his fears? Chapter Book. Ages 6-9
Dawfie, a child with autism, lives on a river road with her mother and brother. After her older brother leaves for the army, she spends every day watching the road from her rocking chair on the porch. When will Uncle Carl’s old blue truck come down the river road to bring her brother home? Beautiful pictures and compelling words make this a must read to children, Ages 6-9.
Patchwork Annie is a fun-loving story about a delightful character named Annie Patch. When Annie needs to earn some money, she comes up with an idea which sets off a chain of events that shocks an entire town! The story incorporates the tradition of quilting with an amusing play on words. Ages 6-9