The Ill-Tempered Clavier
In a quiet 1950s Midwestern town, a fussy little rat named Clavier prefers mischief over merriment. But when he gets left behind on the brink of Christmas Eve, he stumbles upon a mystery inside the old church—strange noises, a secret hidden in plain sight, and a mysterious old man sneaking through the attic at midnight.
As Clavier unravels the clues, he discovers a musical secret buried for
decades. But when the old man lands in trouble, Clavier is the only one who can save the Christmas Eve surprise. Can he find the courage to change his
tune?
A heartwarming tale of music, mystery, and unexpected friendship, The Ill-Tempered Clavier is a holiday adventure that will strike a chord with readers young and old. Inspired by the author’s love of music education and the bedtime stories her father told her as a child, this story brings a unique blend of music and Christmas magic to life.
“Readers of every age will be delighted by this story.”
-Nancy Colyer, Elementary Educator
Pickles and Pebbles’ Halloween Adventure
Pumpkin spice is in the air, and no one can smell it better than two mischievous puppies, Pickles and Pebbles. As they eagerly await their first Halloween, they are devastated when they hear, “Puppies can’t go trick-or-treating!” When they get into trouble on Halloween night, Apples, the old neighbor dog, takes them on a Halloween adventure they will never forget. But Apples may have more tricks than treats up her sleeve when she mysteriously vanishes . . . along with their buckets of candy. Join Pickles and Pebbles on this spooktacular, tail-wagging adventure sure to give adults and children alike all the “fall feels.”
Set in the 1970s, this heartwarming story is brimming with imaginative illustrations, humor, and autumn nostalgia making it the perfect addition to your family’s howl-o-ween festivities!
Glimpses of God in Nature (Contributor)
We are told that all of creation reflects God’s glory. These stories, devotions, poems, and prayers share glimpses of the Creator reflected in His created. As you read, may you open your eyes anew to the evidence of God in the things we often take for granted. May songs of praise well within you and burst forth in unison with nature.
Christa P. Shepherd’s Poem, Evidence of My God, is featured in this collection published by Living Parables of Central Florida
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