Dreams of Promise [Paperback]

In the classic tradition of Anne of Green Gables.

Capture the Magic and Excitement of the Post-World War II Era With THE ALLISON CHRONICLES

 

Young teen readers everywhere have fallen in love with THE ALLISON CHRONICLES by beloved author Melody Carlson. You will be thrilled to follow the continuing story in Dreams of Promise, as Allison is reunited with her father and her soon-to-be stepbrother, Andrew.

The pain of her father's plane crash and the daring rescue mission behind her, Allison is ready to enjoy the rest of her freshman year in high school. She has new friends, she's developing her talent by writing for the school newspaper, and people are finally taking notice of her.

One person she wish wouldn't take so much notice is Shirley Jensen, a sneaky classmate determined to see Allison's reputation ruined through a few devious tricks that nearly cost Allison everything. Forced to work harder than ever, Allison uncovers an almost too-good-to-be-true story for the newspaper. Her research brings her closer and closer to danger. Can she put together the clues before it's too late.

Melody Carlson's many years of experience in working with children have formed the basis for her award-winning career as an author of nearly twenty books, most of them for children and young adults, including Jessica, a SPRINGSONG book, Benjamin's Box, Tupsu, and The Ark That Noah Built. Melody resides with her husband and two teenage sons in Oregon, where she is senior editor for Multnomah Publisher's Gold 'n' Honey Books. size : 5.2 x 7.5