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A collection of stories of life in the late nineteenth century, many reflecting the Christian faith of the author's family, including tales of a contest for the best handiwork, a pig asleep in a baby carriage, and a visitor without a name.

Journey back to Grandma's childhood on a Michigan farm in the 1800s for heartwarming stories that inspire faith and godly character. Arleta Richardson's beloved series, Grandma's Attic, returns with Treasures from Grandma's Attic, the fourth in the refreshed classic collection for girls 8 to 12. This compilation of tales recounts humorous and poignant memories from Grandma Mabel's childhood on a Michigan farm in the late 1800s. Combining the warmth...

"To support the widows and orphans of the war-torn Eastern European country of Moravina, the ladies of Canton decide to host a city-wide tea party. Tracy Doyle, along with some help, is able to convince those in town to sponsor tables specifically catered to their businesses. Tracy and her family even decide they should form a table themed around Grandma Pearl! But as the event gets bigger and bigger, things start to snowball out of Tracy's control....

"It’s spring cleaning season in Canton, and Amy Allen, along with her sister, Tracy, and their cousin, Robin, are organizing a city-wide garage sale. All the proceeds will be donated to one of their grandmother’s favorite charities, the Blessings Children’s Foundation. But as they are searching the attic for items to sell, they uncover what could be their most shocking discovery yet. Inside an old kitchen cabinet, Amy finds a...

Mabel finds life as a minister's wife in a small Michigan farming community brings many joys as well as many tribulations.