Lucien's teasing of Dani leads to an accident with far-reaching consequences. Annette is intent on revenge and does all she can to make life a misery for Lucien. His only friend is the old man up the mountain who recognises his skill in carving wood and gives him new hope. Set in Switzerland this story of Annett, Lucien and Dani has caught the imagination of countless children. Patricia St John's classic story of love and forgiveness is as fresh now as when it was first published in 1950.

NOTE: A gracious 4 star review helped me see I used a different name for a minor character. This has been changed. What a boo boo!;) Joanna Gore travels to Smicksburg, Pennsylvania under false pretenses.She has been corresponding with an Englisher for over a year. Are they marriage material? She definitely wants to leave the Amish, no doubt about it. The Amish of Smicksburg are more primitive than the Beachy Amish, so no worries about being sucked into their lifestyle. She'll be the new teacher at the one-room schoolhouse and stay until Christmas, seeing snow for the first time. Joanna meets a host of characters, including Granny and Jeb Weaver, and her life twists and turns until she is dizzied enough to fall on her knees and realize: A person may have many ideas concerning God's plan for his life, but only the designs of God's purpose will succeed in the end. Proverbs 19:21 (TPT)

5 lessons teaching about Heaven, sin, the way of salvation, receiving Christ as Savior, and growing in Christ. Story synopsis: Annette's hatred of Lucien because of what he did to Dani leads to revenge. But their hearts soften when they are brought to Christ and become friends. Adapted from Patricia St. John's Treasures in the Snow. - Publisher.

Grade Level 5.5, Book# 85, Points 4.

What's a girl mouse to do when she discovers snow for the first time in her life? Join Florentine and her friends on the adventure of a lifetime from snowball fights to high speed sledding on a kitchen spoon to dealing with the local bullies. Florentine and the Treasures of the Snow is the first of a series of stories designed to teach children about God's Word through Florentine's adventures. In this first book, Florentine and her brother, Baxter, learn about God's creation through a winter snowstorm. This would be a great book for parents and grandparents to read to their children. Children ages nine through twelve would enjoy reading this book.