Wasatch County Library

Abby Hunter's parents are out of town, and Grandma Hunter has come to take care of Abby, Carly, Shawn, and Jimmy. All goes well until Granny Mae shows up, too. She's quite sure that Grandma Hunter needs some help. And the fun begins! Grandma Hunter is strict and careful. Granny Mae is relaxed and "cool." Will Abby's very opposite grannies be able to get along? The whole cul-de-sac learns a lesson they'll never forget!

"Combines rhymes and illustrations to convey the importance of being thankful for everyday blessings"--

When Lila leaves her father in Japan to stay with her aunt in Seattle the Air Force flight she is on is hijacked, and then presumed crashed, necessitating a race to find Lila and the secret weapons pod before another hostile group does.

When revolutionaries seize control of a country in Central America where sixteen-year-old Will is serving at a mission, he and the other volunteers find themselves in a desperate race to escape the violence and return home.

After Jason discovers a homeless dog on his doorstep, he changes his mind about the Cul-de-sac kids' decision to practice a Fruit of the Spirit for their new year's resolution.

Jason takes advantage of his parents' absence to sneak forbidden chocolates behind his babysitting grandmother's back, but a Bible verse and a talk with God help him understand the importance of good behavior.

Dunkum tries to hide his fear from the other Cul-de-sac Kids when they spend the night at their teacher's house.

Michael learns that--like the Thessalonians in the Bible--he will prosper if he works hard when Pearl the 2,000-year-old squirrel helps him study for his math test.

"In a reverse twist on the Robin Hood story, a young medieval maiden stands up for the rights of the mistreated, stealing from the rich to give to the poor, but she never anticipates falling in love with the wealthy knight who represents all she's come to despise"--

Following a fatal automobile accident, Marni's handicapped cousin, Sammy, comes to live with her family--and she lands the job of "babysitting" him. As Marni's feelings turn from resentment to affection and surprising protectiveness, tragedy strikes and she makes an important decision.