Better than Jan Karon's Mitford - this book transports from the chaos and sadness of today into a realm of hope and hereafter. It accomplishes what a lot of preachers can't. A definate read to comfort mind, body and spirit. After reading the first I purchased the rest.

I am a grandmother but an avid reader of ALL books and I sometimes peruse the children's category to see what is a-foot for small fry. This is a wonderful story for children from 10 up. It's a bit tedious and scary for under that age. this is a must - for the parents as well. I have enjoyed reading this story - so very different from others - and will give it to my grandchildren. Please indulge your curiousity with this one!

After having read all of Jan Karon's books I had a taste for the same read - and mistakenly stumbled on this incredibly horrible series. Never Again - quote this raven. A minister who doesn't believe in God, a town full of malicious, gossipy, rude individuals - bad writing - this is the parallel universe to Mitford. Do NOT waste your time.

I purchased this book to read before giving to my grandchild. Glad I did. This is the worst piece of children's writing around and the author should be taken to task - in court - for perpetrating this on the public - and children in general.