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Ruth Sawyer
2 Books
Times are tough on the family farm, and young Johnny has to pack his bags and find a new place to live. Before he leaves, he is given a massive, freshly baked Journey Cake to keep his tummy full on the long road ahead.
But this is no ordinary meal! The moment Johnny’s bag breaks, the giant cake bounces out and hits the dirt running. Rolling faster and faster down the path, the cheeky cake hollers for Johnny to try and catch it. The chase is on!
As the cake zooms past fields and fences, it attracts a hilarious parade of wild and noisy farm animals who all want a delicious bite. Will Johnny ever catch his runaway lunch? This energetic, fast-paced adventure is packed with silly rhymes, non-stop action, and a heartwarming surprise that just might bring a whole family back together.
6-8 Years
58 Pages
All her life, Oona has traveled the cold roads as a tinker's daughter, dreaming of a warm home of her own. Though she has nothing, she moves from village to village, offering a helping hand wherever there is trouble or sadness.
When the Great Famine strikes and food runs out, Oona must leave the only community she knows. Drifting to sleep under a thorn bush on a snowy Christmas Eve, her lifetime of quiet kindness is about to be rewarded. Wake up with Oona to discover a wonderful holiday miracle where the fairies of Ireland finally make her greatest dream come true.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
