Adoption gives Peggy a new life. A loving family adopts her at the age of twelve and everyone is waiting for the adoption to fail. Accepting the Lord into her heart she decides to attend Bible College after high school where she hears of a possible position in Nigeria as a missionary. Later her way leads to Newfoundland & Labrador where she teaches in a two room school on the coast of Labrador. Her journey of hope gives her a deeper understanding of the needs of others.

These stories are taken from real life in the northern woods of Minnesota. There are exciting things happening to the animals that come to drink at the pond deep in the woods. The ten tales are illustrated with the picture of the animal to teach and entertain.

Wally was born in 1938 in up-state New York near the headwaters of the Delaware River. He worked in the construction trades, and also worked as a minor in the tunnels for the construction of the Chicago subway system. When he found himself unemployed yet again, he headed to Minnesota looking for work. He always tried to do what was right, and put God first in his life. When C.O.P.D got the best of him he headed south to a drier, warmer climate.

These stories are taken from real life in the northern woods of Minnesota. There are fun things happening with the birds in the air. The nine stories of different birds are illustrated for learning and enjoyment.

Wally was born in 1938. He grew up in up-state New York where he worked in the building trades and later in Chicago helping to build the subway. His life took many dips and turns but he always put God first in his life. When he couldn't remain in the northern woods of Minnesota because of failing health he headed south to New Mexico to a warmer drier climate. This STORY contains many of Wally's thoughts and sentiments about what was going on in his life.

After adopting two children in Newfoundland, Canada Peggy's Journey of Hope leads to the back woods of northern Minnesota where she builds a rustic cabin with the help of friends. The cabin is situated on forty acres with a small duck pond. She lives without electricity or running water and finds daily encounters with wild animals: deer, moose and even bear. Look for Book Three in the Journey of Hope Series, South to the Kingdom of the Sun.

Cancer is an unexpected turn which Peggy didn't consider on this Journey of Hope. Heading south looking for a warmer climate she ends up in New Mexico. Just as she was finding a place to settle chemo therapy brings challenges that change the plans and hopes along the way. In the Kingdom of the Sun her love of animals results in interviewing the pets of the residents (via their owners) from which she creates interesting stories. The maze of trials that retirement brings can bring deeper faith. The Journey of Hope began with great faith and determination. Will the journey end in tragedy or a deeper spiritual realization.

Having adopted two children in Newfoundland, Canada, Peggy returns to the States with her husband. In the back woods of northern Minnesota Peggy buys a forty-acre section of land where she clears a site near a wilderness pond. One day while she was working out in the woods it began to rain and she got the idea to build a tool shed. The tool shed ended up to be an eight by ten foot cabin in which she lived for a while. Friendship Cabin was built by her friends with rustic cedar siding and used windows. She didn't mind living without electricity or running water since she did without both in Africa, where she was a missionary for six years. The challenges of splitting wood, hauling drinking water from a neighbor and melting snow for washing up were met with determination. When deer, moose and even bear visited the pond regularly she was inspired to write delightful wild animal stories that the old and the young alike will enjoy. This tale is captivating and entertaining.

Heading south looking for a warmer climate, Peggy ends up in New Mexico. The climate reminds her of Nigeria, Africa where she served as a missionary for six years. In New Mexico it was hot in the summer, and in the winter cold at night, but warmer during the day. Her love of animals results in interviewing the pets (via their owners) of the residents in the Retirement Center. She writes informative and amusing stories that will entertain the young and the old. Cancer is an unexpected turn which she hadn't considered. Just as she was finding a place to settle chemo therapy brings challenges that change her life. Will the maze of troubles that retirement brings lead to deeper faith? This journey of hope began with great faith and determination. How will the journey end? Will her hopes be fulfilled or will there still be new horizons to consider.

These stories are based on true life. The talking dogs bring the story alive for young readers and hearers. The dog facts are included to teach as well as to entertain.

These stories are taken from true life. The talking cats bring the stories to life for young readers and hearers. The cats are illustrated to teach as well as to entertain.

These stories about horses are taken from real life in northern Minnesota. The eleven different stories are illustrated to show the different types of horses there are in the world.

Here are more pet dog stories taken from real life. The stories are illustrated so that young readers can see the different breeds of dogs. The stories will teach as well as entertain.

These animal tales are written from true experiences, of wild animals in the woods. The talking animals will delight and entertain.

Two young people just out of Bible College set out to Kenya and Tanzania to serve God. Phil is a pilot for the Flying Doctors Program and gets involved in trying to rescue the missing nurse who was taken by the rebels. Will they be able to continue their work in the mission they love?

ANIMAL TALES is made up of Tales in the Woods, Tales in the Air, Tales at the Pond, Horse Tales,Dog Tales and Cat Tales. With a little imagination and a lot of true life facts these tales will entertain and delight even the youngest readers and listeners.