Most Popular Books by Arleta Richardson

These historical and humorous novels explore the spiritual and emotional challenges of growing up.

A young girl delights in her grandmother’s stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief , discovery, and laughter, such as a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair. Part of the bestselling Grandma’s Attic series, these charming tales—updated with delightful new illustrations—will whisk you away to another time and place. And you’ll find something worth far more than any treasure or keepsake…timeless lessons of life and faith!

A funny wearable wire contraption. A century-old schoolchild''s slate. An ancient trunk filled with quilt pieces - each with its own special story. These are a few of the enchanting treasures kids can discover "In Grandma''s Attic."

Grandma is back with more classic tales from the past. These childhood tales are filled with fun and laughter.

Eight-year-old orphan Ethan and his three younger siblings are taken in by the Rush family and find themselves homesteading in South Dakota.

These historical and humorous novels explore the spiritual and emotional challenges of growing up.

Eight years old, and Ethan is in charge. With their mother dead and their father gone, there is no way the nine Cooper children can keep their family together. The four young ones must go to an orphanage. Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will settle in at the Briarlane Christian Children''s Home where there''s plenty to eat, plenty of work, and, it seems to Ethan, plenty of talk about a God who cares about every detail of their lives. In spite of his own worries, Ethan takes seriously his charge to look after his sister and brothers. Whether the threat comes from a bullying older boy, a disgruntled hog, or a wealthy lady, Ethan is ready to do battle to protect his family. But maybe he could use some extra help . . . like the care of the "Good Shepherd" the folks at Briarlane seem to know. Be sure to read all the books in the Orphans'' Journey series: Book One: Looking for Home Book Two: Whistle-stop West Book Three: Prairie Homestead Book Four: Across the Border

Continues the adventures of Mabel, now pregnant and content with her life as a minister''s wife in a small Michigan farming community, as she observes another minister''s pursuit of someone to marry.

In 1908 eight-year-old Ethan and his three younger siblings ride an Orphan Train into Nebraska, where they hope with God''s help to start a new life on a farm.

Continues the adventures of Mabel, now thirteen, as she attends school and takes part in family life on a Michigan farm in the late nineteenth century.

Life on the Rush farm in South Dakota is not easy. Even so, over the past four years, Ethan Cooper and his siblings have grown to feel they belong with their adoptive family. Then Chad Rush makes an unexpected announcement. The family is moving again—this time to Mexico! Ethan is scared. What dangers will they face in another country? What will it be like to live on an oil homestead instead of a farm? And what about his dreams of getting an education? He can’t leave his siblings after he’s promised they would stay together—can he? Based on a true story, this conclusion to the Beyond the Orphan Train series reminds us that the same God who is with us from the start never lets us go.

If you love a good story--and just about everyone does--then you and your family will enjoy this collection of favorites from the beloved Grandma''s Attic series.

Fresh out of school herself, eighteen-year-old Mabel takes a teaching job in a farming community similar to the one where she grew up.

Mabel finds out how important prayer is when she and her best friend Sarah Jane are lost in unfamiliar woods near the fairground.

Grandma Mabel relates the events of many past Christmases.

Here are four complete books in one of the highly popular Grandma Attic stories.In Grandma''s Attic, a young girl delights in her grandmother''s stories of days gone by. Sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma Mabel shares marvelous stories of mischief, discovery, and laughter, such as the time she accidentally lost the family buggy. In More Stories from Grandma''s Attic, the girl gets her grandmother to reveal more stories of her youth, including the story of a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair. Still More Stories from Grandma''s Attic reveals more stories of Grandma Mabel''s adventures and misadventures that will entertain both young and old alike. Treasures from Grandma''s Attic is another compilation of humorous tales 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, these stories will transports listeners back to a simpler time to learn lessons surprisingly relevant in today''s world.