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    Treasures from Grandma's Attic
    Treasures from Grandma's Attic
    Treasures from Grandma's Attic
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    Treasures from Grandma's Attic

    By Arleta Richardson and Patrice Barton

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    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 and spirit of Little House on the Prairie with a Christian focus, this book transports readers back to a simpler time to learn lessons surprisingly relevant in today’s world.   Richardson’s wholesome stories have reached more than two million readers worldwide. Parents appreciate the godly values and character they promote. Children love the captivating storytelling that recounts childhood memories of mischief and joy. Ideal for home, school, or church libraries, or to give as a gift certain to be treasured.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid C Cook
    Release dateAug 1, 2011
    ISBN9781434704573

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      Reason for Reading: Next in the series.With book four comes a change in format. The book no longer has Arleta listening to stories from Grandma but rather is a story told in the voice of Grandma (Mabel) herself. Each chapter is still an individual vignette unrelated to the others, though mention is occasionally made of past events not only from previous chapters but from previous books. In this book, Mabel talks about the year she and Sarah Jane were in Grade 8 and now that they are growing up, they still manage to get themselves into scrapes from mischievousness but they are more apt to have done something wrong that sits badly on their conscience and their Christian values. This book is a little deeper in the Christian aspect as many of the stories (though certainly not all) the girls are learning where the Gospel and scripture fit into their own lives. I still think these books are laid back enough that non-Christians will accept the characters' religion as part of the story rather than feel as if it is being preached to the reader, as they are not preachy at all, simply wholesome. I really quite enjoyed this one, especially with the new format of a straight story of Mabel reminiscing about her childhood, rather than the back and forth of present to past as in the first 3 books.

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    Treasures from Grandma's Attic - Arleta Richardson

    The Grandma’s Attic Series

    In Grandma’s Attic

    More Stories from Grandma’s Attic

    Still More Stories from Grandma’s Attic

    Treasures from Grandma’s Attic

    TREASURES FROM GRANDMA’S ATTIC

    Published by David C Cook

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    Colorado Springs, CO 80918 U.S.A.

    David C Cook Distribution Canada

    55 Woodslee Avenue, Paris, Ontario, Canada N3L 3E5

    David C Cook U.K., Kingsway Communications

    Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6NT, England

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    All rights reserved. No part of this ebook may be reproduced, scanned, resold, or distributed by or through any print or electronic medium without written permission from the publisher. This ebook is licensed solely for the personal and noncommercial use of the original authorized purchaser, subject to the terms of use under which it was purchased. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights.

    LCCN 2011930765

    ISBN 978-0-7814-0382-5

    eISBN 978-1-4347-0457-3

    © 1984, 2011 Arleta Richardson

    First edition titled Treasures from Grandma published by David C Cook in 1984 © Arleta Richardson.

    The Team: Don Pape, Susan Tjaden, Amy Konyndyk, Sarah Schultz, Jack Campbell, Karen Athen

    Cover Design: Melody Christian

    Illustrations: Patrice Barton

    Third Edition 2011

    To the Franklins,

    Bob

    Ella

    Christi

    Ginger

    Grandmother G.,

    who gave me

    two of life’s most priceless gifts:

    someone to love and someone to be loved by

    Grandma’s Stories

    Cover

    Introduction: When Grandma Was Young

    1. Cousin Agatha

    2. A New Friend

    3. Christmas Spirit

    4. The Perfect Paper

    5. Wesley’s Lesson

    6. The Seamstress

    7. The Autograph

    8. The Farewell Party

    9. Really Responsible

    10. The Tangled Web

    11. Gypsies!

    12. The Expensive Bookcase

    13. Monday’s Child

    14. The Fortune-Teller

    15. Revenge

    Extras

    Introduction

    When Grandma Was Young

    More than one hundred years ago—that’s when Grandma Mabel and her best friend, Sarah Jane, were girls growing up on neighboring farms in Michigan. Their lives were very different from yours. The train came through their nearby small town, but they never saw a plane or bus or taxi. The two girls couldn’t call each other on the phone. They didn’t have video games or dishwashers at home—they didn’t even have electricity!

    But in other ways, Mabel and Sarah Jane were just like you. They quarreled and made up, plotted mischief that backfired, and tried their families’ patience with their dreams and schemes.

    Spend a few days with these two friends. Then you decide: Are they so different from you after all?

    1

    Cousin Agatha

    My best friend, Sarah Jane, and I were walking home from school on a cold November afternoon.

    Do you realize, Mabel, that 1886 is almost over? Another year of nothing important ever happening is nearly gone.

    Well, we still have a good bit of life ahead of us, I replied.

    You don’t know that, Sarah Jane said darkly. We’re thirteen and a half. We may already have lived nearly a third of our allotted time.

    The O’Dells live to be awfully old, I told her. So, unless I get run down by a horse and buggy, I’ll probably be around awhile.

    We walked along in silence. Then suddenly Sarah Jane pulled me to the side of the road. Here’s the horse and buggy that could keep you from becoming an old lady, she kidded. We turned to see my pa coming down the road.

    Want to ride the rest of the way, girls? he called. We clambered into the buggy, and Pa clucked to Nellie.

    What did you get in town? I asked.

    Some things for the farm and a letter for your ma. Around the next bend, Pa slowed Nellie to a halt. Your stop, Sarah Jane.

    Thanks, Mr. O’Dell. Sarah Jane jumped down. I’ll be over to study later, Mabel. ’Bye.

    Who’s the letter from? I asked Pa.

    Can’t tell from the handwriting. We’ll have to wait for Ma to tell us.

    When Ma opened the letter, she looked puzzled. This is from your cousin Agatha, she said to Pa. Why didn’t she address it to you, too?

    If I know Aggie, she wants something, Pa declared. And she figured you’d be more likely to listen to her sad story.

    Ma read the letter and shook her head at Pa. She just wants to come for Thanksgiving. Now aren’t you ashamed of talking that way?

    "No, I’m not. That’s what Aggie says she wants. You can be sure there’s more there than meets the eye. Are you going to tell her to come ahead?"

    Why, of course! Ma exclaimed. If I were a widowed lady up in years, I’d want to be with family on Thanksgiving. Why shouldn’t I tell her to come?

    Pa took his hat from the peg by the door and started for the barn, where my older brothers, Reuben and Roy, were already at work. Don’t say I didn’t warn you, he remarked as he left.

    What did Pa warn you about? I asked as soon as the door closed behind him. What does Cousin Agatha want?

    I don’t believe Pa was talking to you, Ma replied. You heard me say that she wants to come for Thanksgiving.

    Yes, but Pa said—

    That’s enough, Mabel. We won’t discuss it further.

    I watched silently as Ma sat down at the kitchen table and answered Cousin Agatha’s letter.

    Snow began to fall two days before the holiday, and Pa had to hitch up the sleigh to go into town and meet the train. It will be just our misfortune to have a real blizzard and be snowed in with that woman for a week, he grumbled.

    Having Aggie here a few days won’t hurt you, Ma said. The way you carry on, you’d think she was coming to stay forever!

    Pa’s look said he considered that a distinct possibility. As I helped Ma with the pies, I questioned her about Cousin Agatha.

    Has she been here before? I can’t remember seeing her.

    I guess you were pretty small last time Agatha visited, Ma replied. I expect she gets lonely in that big house in the city.

    What do you suppose she wants besides dinner? I ventured.

    Friendly company, Ma snapped. And we’re going to give it to her.

    When the pies were in the oven, I hung around the window, watching for the sleigh. It was nearly dark when I heard the bells on Nellie’s harness ring out across the snow.

    They’re coming, Ma, I called. Ma hurried to the door with the lamp held high over her head. The boys and I crowded behind her. Pa jumped down from the sleigh and turned to help Cousin Agatha.

    I don’t need any assistance from you, James, a firm voice spoke. I’m perfectly capable of leaving any conveyance under my own power.

    She talks like a book! Roy whispered, and Reuben poked him. I watched in awe as a tall, unbending figure sailed into the kitchen.

    Well, Maryanne, she said, it’s good to see you. She removed her big hat, jabbed a long hat pin into it, and handed the hat to me. You must be Mabel.

    I nodded wordlessly.

    What’s the matter? Can’t you speak? she boomed.

    Yes, ma’am. I gulped nervously.

    Then don’t stand there bobbing your head like a monkey on a stick. People will think you have no sense. You can put that hat in my room.

    I stared openmouthed at this unusual person until a gentle push from Ma sent me in the direction of the guest room.

    After dinner and prayers, Pa rose with the intention of going to the barn.

    James! Cousin Agatha’s voice stopped him. Surely you aren’t going to do the chores by yourself with these two great hulking fellows sitting here, are you?

    The two great hulking fellows leaped for the door with a speed I didn’t know they had.

    I should guess so, Cousin Agatha exclaimed with satisfaction. If there’s anything I can’t abide, it’s a lazy child.

    As she spoke, Cousin Agatha pulled Ma’s rocker to the stove and lowered herself into it. This chair would be more comfortable if there were something to put my feet on, she said, but I suppose one can’t expect the amenities in a place like this.

    I looked at Ma for some clue as to what amenities might mean. This

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