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Night was beginning to fall in the tranquil mountain valley, and the long workday at the Topp family farm had come to an end. Fall weather had once again returned, along with the exploding colors of the tree's leaves. The unmistakable sound of the elks' trumpeting calls had also returned to the valley - announcing the beginning of their mating season. It was truly a wondrous time for the elk, but it could also be a very dangerous time.

College students - looking to land a summer job - find the opportunity of a lifetime when they land a position working at a youth camp. The teenagers are bursting with excitement as they hit the road heading for a true adventure. Well, this trip takes them where they never could have imagined, and they soon find themselves fighting for survival.

Harry needs to get as many blueberries from the blueberry bush as possible. His mom and dad will need the money they get from selling the berries for his school costs. He and his dog, Fritz, find themselves making a strange deal for the blueberries.

The Ghost of Kaiser Rock is a mixture of ghost stories circulating around a small town named Butler. It fits in quite well with helloween. The story about a young boy's short journey down a darkened road in his country neighborhood finishes up the book, but it certainly doesn't end the suspense.

Paddle Tail's First Day at School is the continuing story about the adorable little beaver born without a tail, but Paddle Tail - the main character in the stories - learns, and so will all children, that it's okay to be different. Paddle Tail can't wait for the first day at school, he is truly excited, until some of the older kids at the beaver lake give him something to worry about.

Alicia has a big secret...and only her dog and cat know what it is. This is a children's story, for ages four to 11. If you're looking for something different, to enlighten your child's sense of hearing, this book is for you.

Emma May loved playing in her new sandbox, but a sudden storm threatens to wash all the sand away.

Nicholas always felt someday he would do great things, but he never expected it to be so special. He always loved working with his hands, building things of all kind. He, especially, enjoyed making toys for the children in town. He even fixed broken toys for the children they would drop off. Nicholas also loved working with all the different animals on his pa's farm. If one would get sick, he would stay up all night tending to it.

Paddle Tail is a story about an adorable little beaver born without a tail. But Paddle Tail learns, and so will all children, that it's okay to be different. This exciting story will take your child on a wonderful journey they will never forget.

The Six Wrinkled Pickles is a fictional story about a young boy's dealings with adults. The neighbors feel they pulled a fast one on little Johnny, but they're in for a rude awakening.

Toboggan Wax is the enchanted story of a young boy who goes to live with his uncle in his secluded mountain valley. Snow lay on the ground just about all year long, and their main mode of transportation is by horse and sleigh or toboggan. During a severe snow storm, a strange visitor knocks on the cabin door, and when he goes, he doesn't even leave a footprint in the snow.

Little Henry finds himself in trouble - big trouble - at his grandfather's farm. He loves visiting all the friendly animals - well, almost all. This exciting story brings Little Henry face to face with a couple of not so friendly animals.

Under the Wishing Well is about a house cat's first time outside on her own. Her name is Dewster, and her short adventure to the outdoors causes quite a stir with her friends, Baxter the dog and Chippy the chipmunk. Dewster, her friends, and the children who listen to this story learn a valuable lesson along the way, plus the true meaning of friendship. After Dewster is accidentally locked outside, she finds shelter through a secret tunnel that leads into Chippy's house, which is built under the wishing well.

Little Moe's Christmas is the story about a little girl starting to doubt the authenticity of Santa Claus. But one day, Little Moe is taken on a magical journey that changes her mind forever.

It was a quiet morning at Fanny's parents' farmhouse. The warm summer breeze was drifting in through her upstairs bedroom window. Fanny loved summertime, especially, being awoken to the sound of her favorite songbirds singing. "It's sure quiet this morning," Fanny thought to herself as she awoke from her sleep. "I don't hear any of the songbirds singing. Something doesn't seem right. I had better go outside and take a look around."

The Giant Oak Tree is home to numerous animals, and the eldest raccoon is in charge of all that happens there. The animals loved living in the tree, and got along with each other perfectly. Mr. Raccoon lived inside the hollowed-out tree, and the birds roosted on its high branches. Even the squirrels lived quite comfortably in their nests made of leaves. But honeybees move into the small hole at the top of the giant oak, and they are soon becoming an unwelcome neighbor.