This is a story of an indomitable family, that epitomizes the old pioneer spirit that conquered the lean times of the Depression with a combination of courage, and a lot of love. A great story, for young and old. Delightfully reminiscent of the stories of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer. This wonderful family learned to live their life on the road as so many had to do in those troubled times of the 1920s and 30s. It is full of whimsical and interesting anecdotes, of the childrens wonderful childhood, and how their mother made the nomadic life of the times seem fun. It is not often we run across a great novel of such homespun entertainment. You will laugh and cry with this wonderful family and learn right a long with the boys the wonder that was Katie.

Megan O'Malley Moller lost her mother to cancer at age sixteen. One of six siblings, she grew up in a strict Irish Catholic family in Ohio. In adulthood, she and her siblings all settled in different parts of the country. Each year, Megan and her sisters, Helen and Fiona, go on a girls' trip with their dear friend Suson Fuson. Known for her impeccable taste, Megan provides The Collection, an assortment of items from her wardrobe which all of the women share for the weekend. In the twenty-fifth year after their mother's death, the women visit her grave in Dubuque, Iowa. The purpose of the trip is to find emotional healing and closure after their many years of grief. Megan especially carries misplaced guilt and anger and her sisters insist that this trip is her chance to face her loss and embrace what is left of her own life.

A field guide to finding calm, creativity, and self-discovery through encounters with nature. A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin—How to Be A Wildflower is a book for celebrating these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. Find wonder and inspiration in these peaceful pages, live life to the fullest, and discover the wild and free spirit within. “For pure whimsy, you just can’t beat How to Be a Wildflower: A Field Guide by Katie Daisy. The Bend, Oregon, artist brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this delightful book, a collection of nature-inspired quotations, meditations, lore, and even a recipe for fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie.” —Traditional Home

Growing up we learn that there is no such thing as the boogie man. We learn that shadows will not hurt us. We learn not to be afraid of the dark. We learn not to talk to strangers. We spend years looking under the bed and in the closet, just to see there really are no monsters there. We also learn that love is a good thing. Love brings us together. Love protects us. Love is where we want to be. Sadly, we also learn, not everyone is taught the same way. Sometimes all those demons do exist and sometimes hearing “I love you” should make you turn around and run away.

Katie is delighted when her Aunt Patty asks her to be a flower girl--but then she starts thinking about everything that could go wrong and worries that she will spoil her aunt's wedding.

Katie Rose is flattered over the attention she receives from Zane, but she has resolved to never marry. Even if she were to entertain the idea, it surely couldnt be with an outsider like Zane.

When Katie starts to receive valentine's gifts in her locker two weeks before Valentine's Day, and her school's annual sweetheart dance she can't help but wonder who her secret admirer is. She and her best friend Beth become convinced they are from Katie's crush and decide to investigate. Is it the dreamy Nick Mitchell finally noticing her? Or is someone else leaving the sweet declarations of love? Can the girls find out in time to get Katie to the dance with her secret admirer? Or is the whole thing just a Valentine's Day prank? Join Katie and Beth as they try to track down a serious of sweet clues leading to her secret admirer.