Virginia and the Tiny OneLemon Tree Series, book 2 by Esther Bender |
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"The suspense kept me reading straight through the book. The story evokes the warmth of family values cherished in the Little House books and in Sarah Plain and Tall." --Ann Donati, Teacher of Grades 7-8
"Ginny and Sarah, wake up!" Why does Papa awaken his children in the snowy night before Christmas? They're going to Grandma Katie's house. Virginia is puzzled as they say good-bye to Mama. Spending Christmas at Grandma's would be fun if only she knew what was happening at home.
On Christmas Day, just before supper, Papa bursts in the door with the news: "Mama's okay. There are three of them!" What is Papa talking about? Life has just handed Virginia a test of faith and caring.
This true-to-life story for 8-to-12-year-olds is set in the 1850s, on a mountain plateau of western Maryland. It is a sequel to Katie and the Lemon Tree, winner of a 1995 Silver Angel Award from Religion in Media. Joy Dunn Keenan, illustrator
About the Author
Esther Bender, M.ED., Springs, Pa., is a writer and former teacher. She is the author of seven books and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. For more information and autographed books visit www.estherbender.com