Fiction

During the Great Depression Lydia was sent to live with her uncle Jim in the city. Through her exchange of letters with her family back home we learn how with enthusiasm, a smile, and her gardening skills she is able to transform the dark apartment...

This uplifting story is about a boy whose garden becomes a beautiful gathering place amid the ruins of a war-torn village. Told in an age-appropriate manner, it is an easy and universally appealing read, and can be used as a gentle starting point to...