Can a kitten help a dog in trouble? She can if she has compassion and courage Even though she's new to the farm, Feebs' willingness to help Ollie outweighs her fear of being in a new place, alone, and at night. She leads a rescue after a storm causes a branch to break, fall, and pin poor Ollie to the ground. She's awarded an awesome red bandana which shows she's part of the bandana buddies - a club created by Maddie for the animals as they learn important lessons or show valuable friendship qualities. Feebs is introduced to a new friend the next day: a barn owl.
A gripping plot populated with memorable, larger-than-life characters. Highly recommended for 12-16 year olds. THE WISHING SHELF
A PROMISE MADE TO HER DYING FATHER;
A STRUGGLE THAT TESTS HER FAITH;
A JOURNEY THAT PUSHES HER RESILIENCE
AND RESOURCEFULNESS TO THEIR LIMITS.
Readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louisa May Alcott will delight in this fast-paced adventure.
Young, unthinking, and impetuous, Rascal gets swept away by a whirlwind into a forest filled with uncertainty. Injured, but able to walk, he secures a safe place for the night. Jasper, a rabbit, greets him in the morning. He provides breakfast and offers to get Ollie, the farm dog, to help him find his way home. But, Rascal doesn't listen to Jasper's instruction. He wanders away and gets into still more trouble. Fortunately, Ollie arrives in time to save his life. There's a serious discussion about the importance of thinking ahead. Rascal promises to remember this lesson and Ollie leads him home where he shares his adventures, and what he's learned, with his mom.
Adult barn owls raise their young together, taking turns with the feeding task. But Papa Hoot is missing Hootin feels she must handle raising her two young owlets alone. But is she really alone? Or can she be flexible? The farm dog, Ollie, and the barn cat, Feebs, bring this to her attention and volunteer to watch over them for her while she's gone. While in the woods, a storm comes up and she has to find shelter. She finds it - and more - when she meets a red fox, Kit. A surprise ending will make everyone smile.
Three years after her father's death, Emeline has settled into life in Indianapolis.
Then an urgent visit to her childhood farm in Missouri changes everything. Her manager dies, the economy is in recession, and the caretakers are moving back to Wisconsin. Emeline is suddenly responsible for the farm... and she's out of her depth.
With the help of her closest allies, Emeline sets out to turn the farm around until disaster strikes and she must start again. Emeline faces her biggest challenge yet: finding the courage to have confidence in herself.
Can Emeline's faith and resourcefulness bring her the joy and security she's worked so hard to find?
This coming-of-age tale is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
Kit's loney and wants to make new friends at the Cooper farm. Ollie, the farm dog, explains the rules for friendship and she agrees to them. Unfortunately, she slips up and deserts Zartie, the turtle, who was depending on her. She learns from her mistake and apologizes. Later, a fire breaks out in her forest home and she runs for her life. But coyotes are near Together she and Ollie fight them off and win the day. Is she accepted as a friend now?
Nibbler, a beaver, works so hard. When Captain, a river otter comes to play in his pond, he causes damage and even more work for Nibbler. He tries to ignore the problem at first. Then he verbally attacks Captain. Fortunately, Ollie, the farm dog, hears the commotion and comes by to see what's wrong. He listens to Nibbler and asks a few good questions. After a walk, Nibbler calms down and has a new perspective. He talks to Captain and they share a little about themselves. The beaver comes up with a brilliant idea and Captain eventually agrees. They work together to solve a problem and become friends as well.
Finallist in Book of the Year Award, Independent Author Network, Children's Illustrated category, 2018
Three years after her father's death, Emeline has settled into life in Indianapolis.
Then an urgent visit to her childhood farm in Missouri changes everything. Her manager dies, the economy is in recession, and the caretakers are moving back to Wisconsin. Emeline is suddenly responsible for the farm... and she's out of her depth.
With the help of her closest allies, Emeline sets out to turn the farm around until disaster strikes and she must start again. Emeline faces her biggest challenge yet: finding the courage to have confidence in herself.
Can Emeline's faith and resourcefulness bring her the joy and security she's worked so hard to find?
A gripping plot populated with memorable, larger-than-life characters. Highly recommended for 12-16 year olds. THE WISHING SHELF
A PROMISE MADE TO HER DYING FATHER;
A STRUGGLE THAT TESTS HER FAITH;
A JOURNEY THAT PUSHES HER RESILIENCE
AND RESOURCEFULNESS TO THEIR LIMITS.
Readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louisa May Alcott will delight in this fast-paced adventure.
Kit's loney and wants to make new friends at the Cooper farm. Ollie, the farm dog, explains the rules for friendship and she agrees to them. Unfortunately, she slips up and deserts Zartie, the turtle, who was depending on her. She learns from her mistake and apologizes. Later, a fire breaks out in her forest home and she runs for her life. But coyotes are near Together she and Ollie fight them off and win the day. Is she accepted as a friend now?
Adult barn owls raise their young together, taking turns with the feeding task. But Papa Hoot is missing Hootin feels she must handle raising her two young owlets alone. But is she really alone? Or can she be flexible? The farm dog, Ollie, and the barn cat, Feebs, bring this to her attention and volunteer to watch over them for her while she's gone. While in the woods, a storm comes up and she has to find shelter. She finds it - and more - when she meets a red fox, Kit. A surprise ending will make everyone smile.
Nibbler, a beaver, works so hard. When Captain, a river otter comes to play in his pond, he causes damage and even more work for Nibbler. He tries to ignore the problem at first. Then he verbally attacks Captain. Fortunately, Ollie, the farm dog, hears the comotion and comes by to see what's wrong. He listens to Nibbler and asks a few good questions. After a walk, Nibbler calms down and has a new perspective. He talks to Captain and they share a little about themselves. The beaver comes up with a brilliant idea and Captain eventually agrees. They work together to solve a problem and become friends as well.
Finallist in Book of the Year Award, Independent Author Network, Children's Illustrated category, 2018
Young, unthinking, and impetuous, Rascal gets swept away by a whirlwind into a forest filled with uncertainty. Injured, but able to walk, he secures a safe place for the night. Jasper, a rabbit, greets him in the morning. He provides breakfast and offers to get Ollie, the farm dog, to help him find his way home. But, Rascal doesn't listen to Jasper's instruction. He wanders away and gets into still more trouble. Fortunately, Ollie arrives in time to save his life. There's a serious discussion about the importance of thinking ahead. Rascal promises to remember this lesson and Ollie leads him home where he shares his adventures, and what he's learned, with his mom.
Can a kitten help a dog in trouble? She can if she has compassion and courage Even though she's new to the farm, Feebs' willingness to help Ollie outweighs her fear of being in a new place, alone, and at night. She leads a rescue after a storm causes a branch to break, fall, and pin poor Ollie to the ground. She's awarded an awesome red bandana which shows she's part of the bandana buddies - a club created by Maddie for the animals as they learn important lessons or show valuable friendship qualities. Feebs is introduced to a new friend the next day: a barn owl.