Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest

Multiple award-winning middle grade novel! " ... an upbeat, positive story ... wise, hopeful ... with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts." -- School Library Journal "An enjoyable adventure of discovery ... " -- Midwest Book Review When 10-year-old Andy Parker reluctantly goes to Grandma's house for the summer, all he can think about is how much he misses his dad in heaven and his best friend Anthony, who moved away. What will he do in this sleepy small town for the entire summer? But it turns out even cow dung can be interesting and something wonderful can come from rotten apples. Mom called this my Summer of Courage. She said that when you need courage the most is when you realize what's happened in your life and you decide to get up the next morning anyway. ... I closed my eyes and prayed for God to send me a sign. Any sign he was listening. He sent me perch, Mrs. Sackets, and crow's nest. MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING BOOK! Moonbeam Childrens Book Awards Gold Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver IPPY Silver Moms Choice Awards Silver Childrens Crown Award Finalist NAPPA Honors Book Book of the Year Awards Finalist Midwest Book Awards Finalist.