Stories from Grandma's Attic


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A collection of tales told by a grandmother about her childhood on a Michigan farm in the 1890's.




Still More Stories from Grandma's Attic


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Tales told by a grandmother about her childhood in the late nineteenth century.




Stories from the Growing Years


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The Grandma's Attic Novels bring you the story of Mabel O'Dell's young adult years as she becomes a teacher, wife, and mother. In this number, Mabel raises her children, watches the arrival of electricity, and enters into the joys and sorrows of local life.




Treasures from Grandma's Attic


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Journey back to Grandma’s childhood on a Michigan farm in the 1800s for heartwarming stories that inspire faith and godly character. Arleta Richardson’s beloved series, Grandma’s Attic, returns with Treasures from Grandma's Attic, the fourth in the refreshed classic collection for girls 8 to 12. This compilation of tales recounts humorous and poignant memories from Grandma Mabel’s childhood on a Michigan farm in the late 1800s. Combining the warmth and spirit of Little House on the Prairie with a Christian focus, this book transports readers back to a simpler time to learn lessons surprisingly relevant in today’s world. Richardson’s wholesome stories have reached more than two million readers worldwide. Parents appreciate the godly values and character they promote. Children love the captivating storytelling that recounts childhood memories of mischief and joy. Ideal for home, school, or church libraries, or to give as a gift certain to be treasured.




Flowers In The Attic


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Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of the enduring gothic masterpiece Flowers in the Attic—the unforgettable forbidden love story that earned V.C. Andrews a fiercely devoted fan base and became an international cult classic. At the top of the stairs there are four secrets hidden—blond, innocent, and fighting for their lives… They were a perfect and beautiful family—until a heartbreaking tragedy shattered their happiness. Now, for the sake of an inheritance that will ensure their future, the children must be hidden away out of sight, as if they never existed. They are kept in the attic of their grandmother’s labyrinthine mansion, isolated and alone. As the visits from their seemingly unconcerned mother slowly dwindle, the four children grow ever closer and depend upon one another to survive both this cramped world and their cruel grandmother. A suspenseful and thrilling tale of family, greed, murder, and forbidden love, Flowers in the Attic is the unputdownable first novel of the epic Dollanganger family saga. The Dollanganger series includes: Flowers in the Attic, Petals in the Wind, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, Garden of Shadows, Beneath the Attic, and Out of the Attic.




Stories from the Attic


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A mysterious letter is found tucked away among old family photos and memorabilia. There is no salutation but the writer seems to speak with familiarity about a beloved "house on the corner" and a "Dream Victorian." Is the first page missing? The letter talks about Charles and his four wives, Daniel who ran off to Alaska, and Electa Mudge who was part Indian. Who are Aunt Lou and Uncle Alvie? Most mysterious of all -who is Bessie and to whom is she writing?Curiosity is sparked and two sisters begin a quest to locate these houses and the stories hidden inside their walls. The first clues are old forgotten items stored in the family cottage on Lake Fenton, newspaper articles, and cemetery records. This book takes you through the lives of four families in the small town of Fenton, Michigan at the turn of the last century and their stories of courtship, love, adventure and intrigue




More Stories from Grandma's Attic


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A young girl delights in her grandmother’s stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief , discovery, and laughter, such as a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair. Part of the bestselling Grandma’s Attic series, these charming tales—updated with delightful new illustrations—will whisk you away to another time and place. And you’ll find something worth far more than any treasure or keepsake…timeless lessons of life and faith!




I Can Make This Promise


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In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family’s history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family’s secrets—and finds her own Native American identity. All her life, Edie has known that her mom was adopted by a white couple. So, no matter how curious she might be about her Native American heritage, Edie is sure her family doesn’t have any answers. Until the day when she and her friends discover a box hidden in the attic—a box full of letters signed “Love, Edith,” and photos of a woman who looks just like her. Suddenly, Edie has a flurry of new questions about this woman who shares her name. Could she belong to the Native family that Edie never knew about? But if her mom and dad have kept this secret from her all her life, how can she trust them to tell her the truth now?




The Grandma's Attic Storybook


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If you love a good story--and just about everyone does--then you and your family will enjoy this collection of favorites from the beloved Grandma's Attic series.




Sixteen and Away from Home


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In 1889 two sixteen-year-olds leave their homes to go to the academy in town, where they stay with relatives and enjoy being "grown up."