The Penny Nichols series consists of four titles: 1. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue (1936) 2. Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key (1936) 3. Penny Nichols and the Black Imp (1936) 4. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery (1939) Penny Nichols is the daughter of Christopher Nichols, an eminent detective. Penny's dad often disregards her ideas, but time and again she is proved right and he has to recognise that she is also a good detective. Penny is often accompanied in her adventures by her best friend, Susan Altman. These books have fabulous plots and are page turners for children of any age. Enjoy

"This book's take on the creation story is like none I have ever read before. It's a must-read if you enjoy having your mind stretched and your preconceived notions of biblical interpretations challenged."
-Charlotte LeHecka, PhD, Director, Institute for Accelerative Learning, Teaching & Research

"This book answers questions of origins and life as we know it. The developmental timeline, always linked with God, suggests a secure, logical foundation. The readers are convinced of their roles in the wholeness of life as well as inspired to think deeply and to discuss these ideas with others."
-Cecelia Anderson, MEd, Retired Schoolteacher

Freydis, daughter of the great Nordic explorer, Eirik the Red, seeks to gain fortune and independence by leading an expedition to Vinland, the first Viking settlement in North America. Eiriksdottir is a story of desire and revenge, where dreams and luck are as important as the seaworthiness of their ships. First published in 1994.

"This book's take on the creation story is like none I have ever read before. It's a must-read if you enjoy having your mind stretched and your preconceived notions of biblical interpretations challenged."
-Charlotte LeHecka, PhD, Director, Institute for Accelerative Learning, Teaching & Research

"This book answers questions of origins and life as we know it. The developmental timeline, always linked with God, suggests a secure, logical foundation. The readers are convinced of their roles in the wholeness of life as well as inspired to think deeply and to discuss these ideas with others."
-Cecelia Anderson, MEd, Retired Schoolteacher

The Penny Nichols series consists of four titles: 1. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue (1936) 2. Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key (1936) 3. Penny Nichols and the Black Imp (1936) 4. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery (1939) Penny Nichols is the daughter of Christopher Nichols, an eminent detective. Penny's dad often disregards her ideas, but time and again she is proved right and he has to recognise that she is also a good detective. Penny is often accompanied in her adventures by her best friend, Susan Altman. These books have fabulous plots and are page turners for children of any age. Enjoy

The Penny Nichols series consists of four titles: 1. Penny Nichols Finds a Clue (1936) 2. Penny Nichols and the Mystery of the Lost Key (1936) 3. Penny Nichols and the Black Imp (1936) 4. Penny Nichols and the Knob Hill Mystery (1939) Penny Nichols is the daughter of Christopher Nichols, an eminent detective. Penny's dad often disregards her ideas, but time and again she is proved right and he has to recognise that she is also a good detective. Penny is often accompanied in her adventures by her best friend, Susan Altman. These books have fabulous plots and are page turners for children of any age. Enjoy

Set in the 19th century and inspired by Edith Wharton's women who were not passive victims of their lives, Frederick's Heir is the story of two girls who defy the conventions of convent school and parties, the social system of Paris. Fredrica Navarreau, known as Rica, tries to live up to her grandfather's expectations. Preparing to inherit his shipping company she tries to learn about the ships and cargo ledgers, activities far outside the constrictions of her French family's position. Unable to understand her desire to use her mind her grandfather diverts her attention with the celebration of the opening of the Suez Canal and a trip to the Far East. acting in Paris. She lives in the Navarreau home while Rica is away and tries to help the family during the Prussian War. On her return Rica is dispatched to London to marry the son of family friends. The young women fee to New York where Celine's career slowly grows as her parts become more important. Rica, fearing she has alienated her family, returns to Paris to find her grandfather has died and someone has snatched her inheritance.