Most Popular Books by Arleta Richardson

A collection of stories of life in the late nineteenth century, many reflecting the Christian faith of the author''s family, including tales of pride in a new dress, a special apron for grandpa, and a little girl lost while asleep in her own bed.

These historical and humorous novels explore the spiritual and emotional challenges of growing up.

With his mother dead, his father gone, and his older brothers and sisters unable to help, eight-year-old Ethan Cooper knows it’s his responsibility to keep him and his younger siblings together—even if that means going to an orphanage. Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will settle into the Briarlane Christian Children’s Home, where there’s plenty to eat, plenty of work, and plenty of talk about a Father who never leaves. Even so, Ethan fears losing the only family he has. How can he trust God to keep him safe when almost everything he’s known has disappeared? The first book in the Beyond the Orphan Train series, Looking for Home takes us back to 1907 Pennsylvania and into the real-life adventures of four children in search of a true home.

No one can tell a tale quite like Grandma. With her natural gift of storytelling, she recounts story after story from her childhood and life around the turn of the century.

These historical and humorous novels explore the spiritual and emotional challenges of growing up.

Tales told by a grandmother about her childhood in the late nineteenth century.

Continues the adventures of Mabel, now pregnant and content with her life as a minister''s wife in a small Michigan farming community, as she observes another minister''s pursuit of someone to marry.

Nine-year-old Ethan Cooper has managed to keep his family together for a year in a Pennsylvania orphanage. Now he and his siblings are boarding a train headed west. He can’t help but worry: Mr. and Mrs. Rush in Nebraska have agreed to adopt all four Cooper children, but what if they change their minds? In the meantime, Ethan and his siblings encounter their first dust storm, explore train cars, and watch friend after friend leave with new parents. The children dream that soon they will have a new ma and pa too. Based on the story of a real family, this second book in the historical Beyond the Orphan Train series reminds us that God never leaves us, no matter how far we journey to find home.

Since their mama died and their pa left, Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will Cooper have not known much of a home. But now that the orphan train has taken them to Mr. and Mrs. Rush in Nebraska, their dreams of home may become a reality. The kids discover that life on a farm is full of challenges. Ethan learns how to drive a plow, watch for snakes, and deal with bullies at the country school. Alice learns to slop the hogs and live with a big sister who isn’t exactly welcoming. Will seems to be the only one of the four that their new mother likes. And Simon disappears—again. The third book in the Beyond the Orphan Train series, Prairie Homestead is an adventure in new beginnings and lasting faith.

Journey back to Grandma’s childhood on a Michigan farm in the 1800s for heartwarming stories that inspire faith and godly character. Arleta Richardson’s beloved series, Grandma’s Attic, returns with Treasures from Grandma''s Attic, the fourth in the refreshed classic collection for girls 8 to 12. This compilation of tales recounts humorous and poignant memories from Grandma Mabel’s childhood on a Michigan farm in the late 1800s. Combining the warmth and spirit of Little House on the Prairie with a Christian focus, this book transports readers back to a simpler time to learn lessons surprisingly relevant in today’s world. Richardson’s wholesome stories have reached more than two million readers worldwide. Parents appreciate the godly values and character they promote. Children love the captivating storytelling that recounts childhood memories of mischief and joy. Ideal for home, school, or church libraries, or to give as a gift certain to be treasured.

Life on the Rush farm in South Dakota is not easy. Even so, over the past four years, Ethan Cooper and his siblings have grown to feel they belong with their adoptive family. Then Chad Rush makes an unexpected announcement. The family is moving again—this time to Mexico! Ethan is scared. What dangers will they face in another country? What will it be like to live on an oil homestead instead of a farm? And what about his dreams of getting an education? He can’t leave his siblings after he’s promised they would stay together—can he? Based on a true story, this conclusion to the Beyond the Orphan Train series reminds us that the same God who is with us from the start never lets us go.

Fresh out of school herself, eighteen-year-old Mabel takes a teaching job in a farming community similar to the one where she grew up.

If you love a good story--and just about everyone does--then you and your family will enjoy this collection of favorites from the beloved Grandma''s Attic series.

Mabel finds out how important prayer is when she and her best friend Sarah Jane are lost in unfamiliar woods near the fairground.

Presents stories about life in the late nineteenth century, including tales of pride in a new dress, a special apron for Grandpa, and a little girl lost while asleep in her own bed.

At home in North Branch and --what could be better? Happy with Len in their little house by the river, surrounded by friends, Mabel is content with her life as a schoolteacher and minister''s wife in the small logging community. But a storm is about to break in North Branch, and no one in town will be left untouched. Meet Rowland Brewer, the new manger of the shingle mill: handsome, friendly . . . and just a shade too smooth. Meet his daughter, Daisy: the sweetest, prettiest little ten year old ever seen . . . at least at first glance. And get reacquainted with the Lawton clan, still holding a grudge against Mabel . . . Augusta Harris, still keeping track of everyone''s comings and goings . . . and of course Sarah Jane, who has moved back into Mabel''s life to remind her that the Lord will help her weather every trial. The Grandma''s Attic Novels bring you the story of Mabel O''Dell''s young adult years as she becomes a teacher, wife, and mother. Be sure to read all of them! Gifted storyteller Arleta Richardson grew up an only child in Chicago, living in a hotel on the shores of Lake Michigan. Under the care of her maternal grandmother, she listened for hours as her grandmother told stories from her own childhood. With unusual recall, Arleta began to write these stories for an audience that now numbers over 2 million. "My grandmother would be amazed to know her stories have gone around the world," Arleta says.

Here are treasures from Grandma Mabel''s kitchen--from Buckwheat pancakes to raspberry vinegar, from beanpot soup to harvest pie. Seasoned with anecdotes and bits of homespun wisdom, this collection is sure to trigger memories of your own.

Grandma Mabel relates the events of many past Christmases.

A fictional story of a "missionary kid" living in the Philippines, based on actual people and conditions.

Here are four complete books in one of the highly popular Grandma Attic stories.In Grandma''s Attic, a young girl delights in her grandmother''s stories of days gone by. Sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma Mabel shares marvelous stories of mischief, discovery, and laughter, such as the time she accidentally lost the family buggy. In More Stories from Grandma''s Attic, the girl gets her grandmother to reveal more stories of her youth, including the story of a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair. Still More Stories from Grandma''s Attic reveals more stories of Grandma Mabel''s adventures and misadventures that will entertain both young and old alike. Treasures from Grandma''s Attic is another compilation of humorous tales and poignant memories from Grandma Mabel''s childhood on a Michigan farm in the late 1800s.Combining the warmth and spirit of Little House on the Prairie with a Christian focus, these stories will transports listeners back to a simpler time to learn lessons surprisingly relevant in today''s world.

A grandmother shares letters from her girlhood that describe her best friend, a favorite teacher, and the growth of her faith

Still content with her life as a minister''s wife in a small Michigan farming community, Mabel observes with great interest the busy lives of family and friends.

The time before Mabel''s wedding is busy as she teaches school and prepares for her new life as a preacher''s wife.

Mabel is ready for the biggest night of the year, the annual spelling contest at school, but her habit of forgetting things may ruin her plans to be the best speller and the prettiest girl at the event.