Annika's Secret Wish


Book Description

"It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35 (NIV) "What would I wish for?" Annika wondered aloud. "If ever I had the almond in my pudding...what would be my wish?" In turn-of the-century Sweden, finding the almond hidden in the rice pudding is the Christmas Eve highlight for many children, since it means a chance to wish...for a new pair of snowshoes, a mountain of truffles coated with cocoa, an adorable kitten. For ten long years--all of her life--Annika has dreamed of discovering the almond in her own pudding. Will this be her year? A beautiful book that will become part of a family's Christmas heritage, Annika's Secret Wish inspires young and old to freely give and share even long hoped-for gifts. The final page features Swedish Christmas traditions that your family may choose to include in your own holiday celebration.




The Secret Wish


Book Description

Sara and her friend Betsy try to raise enough money for Sara to buy the puppy she has seen in the pet store window.




The Secret Wish


Book Description

Sara and her friend Betsy try to raise enough money for Sara to buy the puppy she has seen in the pet store window.




The Wish


Book Description

When granted her wish to be the most popular girl in school, Wilma, an eighth grader, forgets that she will graduate in three weeks and her popularity will vanish.




The Crazy Christmas Angel Mystery (Cul-de-Sac Kids Book #3)


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It's almost Christmas, and Eric Hagel is spying on the new neighbor. What's going on next door? Why is the house always flickering with candlelight? And what about the eerie flute music every morning at 6:00?When Mr. Tressler puts up a Christmas tree, Eric's eyes nearly pop out. The angel at the top comes to life! Soon, hundreds of angels are flying in the old man's house.Can Eric and the Cul-de-sac Kids solve the mystery? And who will be brave enough to take a Christmas gift to the weird house at the end of Blossom Hill Lane?




Secret in the Willows


Book Description

After Merry befriends Elton, an artistically talented boy whom some of her eighth grade classmates call retarded, she must find a way to prove that he is not responsible for the damage at the farm of her Amish friend, Rachel.




The Midnight Mystery (Cul-de-Sac Kids Book #24)


Book Description

Dunkum Mifflin's end-of-school party turns into a huge mystery when his cousin's guide-dog, Honey, suddenly disappears after the celebration. At midnight! Feeling responsible, Dunkum starts looking for the pup and gets some help from the Cul-de-sac Kids. Abby Hunter and the rest of the others gladly join in playing detective. But it's not all fun and games. Who'd want to steal Ellen's beloved dog in the first place? And what will happen if Dunkum doesn't unravel the mystery? It's the dognapping adventure of the year.




Mystery Mutt (Cul-de-Sac Kids Book #21)


Book Description

Stacy Henry thinks everyone should do something special for New Year's Day. And she has the perfect idea! All the Cul-de-sac Kids choose a Fruit of the Spirit and vow to work on it throughout the year. Everyone but Jason Birchall, that is. Stacy is determined to get Jason to join the gang in practicing fruits--but how? Will the mysterious package that arrives help them to get along with each other?




Hide Behind the Moon


Book Description

Merry's Amish friend Rachel asks for help with her Rumschpringa, the period in her teen years when she can experiment with the outside world and modern life before deciding to devote herself to Plain living.




The Upside-Down Day (Cul-de-Sac Kids Book #23)


Book Description

It's school spirit day at Blossom Hill School, and everyone's enjoying the fun. Especially Abby Hunter's teacher, Miss Hershey. She does all sorts of wacky things, like wearing her clothes backward. And there's the new girl at school with a BIG secret. Leslie Groff--with bright red pigtails--dares Abby's class to guess her secret. In just one school day! Can the Cul-de-sac Kids do it? Or will spunky Leslie outsmart them all?