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Eliana has been living in an orphanage run by a cruel witch. All the orphans keep a painting of themselves. The witch writes mean words on their pictures and tells them that they are unwanted and unlovable. Eliana hears about the legend of an old man on a mountain. The legend states that he can restore your portrait and help you discover your true identity. Eliana then sets out on a life-changing journey where she meets magical new friends and finds her purpose along the way.

Winston Thayer III had just about everything a man could want: good looks, success, wealth, athletic talent, two talented daughters, and a beautiful, if not loving, wife. He had it all—except his health. Bob Schott had virtually nothing: a simplistic job, very little money or friends, and poor health. What Bob did have was the girl of his dreams, who was not only the love of his life but also his best friend. Between the two, they had each other, but not much else.

Maxwell's Key in the Mirror is a magical tale about a young boy who turns ten years old. While he is visiting his great-grandparents, he takes a tumble reaching for a key that fell off a mirror. The fall renders him unconscious, and when he wakes up, he has been transported to a new world where he is on his own. A girl named Penelope, living in an underground house in the desert, appears and believes Maxwell can help her save her world from the mandatory separation of people caused by the fruit of the walking trees. In return, she would help him find his way home.

This is a rhythmic story about a little train engine named Mia who loved to sing. She would often sing for her friends during recess or after school. Her friends loved to hear her sing and thought she sounded cool. Sadly, there was one little engine who did not like it all. His name was Bruce, and toward Mia, mean things he would shout and call. One day after school, Bruce was extra mean. On that day, his insults had an extra sting.

Stella the Puppy Plane and Tiny the Tortoise Train enjoy taking the boys and girls of the town on daily adventures. Soaring atop the town trees and rolling through the hills and valleys of the countryside with joyful children is the highlight of their day! Visiting a farm and ending the day with Thanksgiving has children laughing and squealing with excitement! Have you ever taken a ride on a bright green tortoise train? Have you ever swooped around birds in a Puppy Plane? Come join in the adventure with us! Living the good life!

Freddy Wants a Family is book two of an emotional but heartwarming series about two roommates at Butterfield Orphanage. One roommate (The Tale of Two Miracles) was adopted by miraculous events leading to the finding of his deceased father's parents. This second book continues with sufficient backstory from the first book and involves a new character that adds equally miraculous events leading to a surprising future for the second roommate. The book has a great message for children adopted into a family and for children having adopted brothers and sisters.

The puppy was brought to replace our farm's guard dog, herding dog, and longtime cherished pet. Living in upstate New York, rottweilers had a bad reputation, and most people viewed them as fighting dogs or vicious guard dogs for car dealerships and junkyards, which was my Grandfather's opinion. He was worried for us three children he was raising.