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Abandoned by his father in the unusual town of Waitnsee, Willy is burdened with a terrible secret. Lost in life with no family that he can trust, the homeless men of the Union Mission become the family he needs. These homeless and hungry men, particularly the aged and legless Elmer, help Willy to put aside the pain of his secret and find a new way of looking at the world around him. The light of the cross on the Mission's roof, and the wail of...

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Fear of the dark and unknown noises in the dark are the bane of childhood. Most children are, at sometime if not all the time, frightened in the dark. Learning the source of the sounds and experiencing pleasant times with someone they love helps children to take control of their fears. Little Beth shows her readers how a step into darkness can be a happy surprise. Little Beth has become a playmate for her readers, showing them how to enjoy the...

Mrs. Klingel's story of Rebecca & Heart welcomes readers into the unique journey of a young girl struggling with autism. The story is amusingly told through the eyes of an insect. Rebecca's journey takes place in pre- World War II England, and during the war. It's a sweet, informative story that notes the first identification of autism, and addresses the characteristics and misconceptions regarding autism. The story provides the reader example...

Lasting friendships can be found in the most unlikely places when you let the Spirit of Christmas guide your heart all year round. This is the lesson brought to life in "Spirit, the Tiny White Reindeer" by Deanna K. Klingel. Beautifully illustrated by Steve Daniels, "Spirit, the Tiny White Reindeer" is certain to become a Christmas classic treasured by the whole family.

A Catholic girl and a Jewish boy training for a triathlon, search for clues to solve the mystery of a hit and run killer. Along the way they discover the importance of truth, friendship, and faith.

Cracks in the Ice received the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval and is a Selah Book Award finalist. "We skate deliberately over the wide dangerous cracks, where lesser skaters might fall and never recover ..." Gina Mangalli, niece of a mafia don, has dreams of Olympic gold as a figure skater. When tragedy strikes, her life spins out of control, and then a rash decision changes Gina's life forever. The burden of guilt causes a spiral tha...

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Just for the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog by Deanna Klingel is a poignant, yet sweetly humorous spiritual journey into the therapy dog ministry of Lily and Jessie, two Golden Retrievers who visit health care facilities. Learn how ordinary pets become therapy dogs, and how they weave their small miracles every day. The dogs show us that uncomfortable moments in awkward situations exist only for humans. In a unique compilation ...

Fourteen-year-old Quaker Avery Bennett has learned much from his mother about treating wounds and illnesses, and when he and his dog Gunner head into the Civil War battlefields in search of his Uncle Fredric in 1862, he finds many who need his help.

Study Guide for The Mysterious Life of Jim Limber is intended to accompany The Mysterious Life of Jim Limber by Deanna K. Klingel. This study guide contains a variety of questions for each chapter, including multiple choice, short answer, fact vs. fiction, and more.

Amanda loves to work in the garden. One day, while raking leaves, she stumbles upon a tiny fairy. Not your typical fairy, but a rude garden fairy, can you imagine? What happens when fairies lose their magic? Find out in Amanda and the Lazy Garden Fairy by Deanna Klingel. A delightful quick read.

This coming-of-age story is set in San Francisco in 1926 when eight-year-old Ruth Mary wants to be part of her class project to send blue-eyed dolls with notes of friendship to school children in Japan to procure world peace. This historical project was put in place by Dr. Sidney Gulick, a missionary to Japan. Her bigoted and blustery father, a banker, will not allow this. In an era of bigotry and mistrust of all things Japanese, creative and ...

To a young person today, what could be MORE mysterious than the life of Jim Limber? An African-American orphan who joined Jefferson Davis' household during the pivotal year of 1864, Jim lived in circumstances difficult to envision today. Ms. Klingel deftly draws the reader into Jim's exciting and complex world, balancing the stories of events which changed the nation forever, with well-told personal stories of real people caught in the whirlwi...

Walker languishes in an animal shelter in the mountains, waiting for his family to come for him. When seven year-old twins from the city arrive on vacation, Walker's life turns around. The story of this Walker Treeing Coon Hound is a true story and a testament to the hidden potential of rescued dogs. Get ready to fall in love!

Amanda loves to work in the garden. One day, while raking leaves, she stumbles upon a tiny fairy. Not your typical fairy, but a rude garden fairy, can you imagine? What happens when fairies lose their magic? Find out in Amanda and the Lazy Garden Fairy by Deanna Klingel. A delightful quick read.

Backyard nature is one of the first science experiences young children have. Getting them outside to play and interact with nature is an important step in nurturing a lifetime of enjoyment in the outdoors. Little Beth romps through her personal playground showing how she learns the proper names and characteristics of her bird friends. Her antics come alive in the delightful illustrations.

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