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Cinder Pond

Cinder Pond

By: Carroll Watson Rankin
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 In a quaint northern Michigan town, a once-thriving dock has transformed into The Cinder Pond, a hidden world filled with stories and secrets. Jean, a young girl raised by squatters on the abandoned dock, finds her life intertwined with fortune, bravery, and a tantalizing mystery that alters her fate and that of her friends. Although her father, a true gentleman, dreams of a refined upbringing for her, Jean is sent away to live with relatives who never embrace her. Only her grandfather, lonely and kind, learns to appreciate her spirit, leading to a poignant reunion at Cinder Pond where Jean steps into her role as a caretaker for her step-siblings. This enchanting tale captures the essence of resilience and the warmth of found family, celebrating the joy of helping others amidst lifes trials.Copyright Sci Fi & Childrens Stories Literature & Fiction
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    Oct 28 2025
    In a quaint northern Michigan town, a once-thriving dock has transformed into The Cinder Pond, a hidden world filled with stories and secrets. Jean, a young girl raised by squatters on the abandoned dock, finds her life intertwined with fortune, bravery, and a tantalizing mystery that alters her fate and that of her friends. Although her father, a true gentleman, dreams of a refined upbringing for her, Jean is sent away to live with relatives who never embrace her. Only her grandfather, lonely and kind, learns to appreciate her spirit, leading to a poignant reunion at Cinder Pond where Jean steps into her role as a caretaker for her step-siblings. This enchanting tale captures the essence of resilience and the warmth of found family, celebrating the joy of helping others amidst lifes trials.
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  • 27 - Cinder Pond by Carroll Watson Rankin

    27 - Cinder Pond by Carroll Watson Rankin
    Oct 1 2025
    In a quaint northern Michigan town, a once-thriving dock has transformed into The Cinder Pond, a hidden world filled with stories and secrets. Jean, a young girl raised by squatters on the abandoned dock, finds her life intertwined with fortune, bravery, and a tantalizing mystery that alters her fate and that of her friends. Although her father, a true gentleman, dreams of a refined upbringing for her, Jean is sent away to live with relatives who never embrace her. Only her grandfather, lonely and kind, learns to appreciate her spirit, leading to a poignant reunion at Cinder Pond where Jean steps into her role as a caretaker for her step-siblings. This enchanting tale captures the essence of resilience and the warmth of found family, celebrating the joy of helping others amidst lifes trials.
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    9 mins
  • 26 - Cinder Pond by Carroll Watson Rankin

    26 - Cinder Pond by Carroll Watson Rankin
    Oct 1 2025
    In a quaint northern Michigan town, a once-thriving dock has transformed into The Cinder Pond, a hidden world filled with stories and secrets. Jean, a young girl raised by squatters on the abandoned dock, finds her life intertwined with fortune, bravery, and a tantalizing mystery that alters her fate and that of her friends. Although her father, a true gentleman, dreams of a refined upbringing for her, Jean is sent away to live with relatives who never embrace her. Only her grandfather, lonely and kind, learns to appreciate her spirit, leading to a poignant reunion at Cinder Pond where Jean steps into her role as a caretaker for her step-siblings. This enchanting tale captures the essence of resilience and the warmth of found family, celebrating the joy of helping others amidst lifes trials.
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    9 mins
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