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Carroll Watson Rankins beloved novel, Dandelion Cottage, first published in 1904 by Henry Holt and Company, captures the enchanting adventures of four young girls in the Midwest. Originally crafted as a serial tale for her children, the story revolves around the girls determination to transform a dilapidated cottage into their dream playhouse by pulling dandelions for its owner, the affluent Mr. Black. This charming narrative is inspired by the real-life figure of Peter White, a notable businessman and philanthropist from Marquette. Today, the original Dandelion Cottage, located at 440 East ...

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 ...