Brave Girls of RiversideSparky, Harold, and Jo spend one summer finding out life has many mysteries and that lifes situations allow them to decide between options that have many outcomes. Mysteries require their thought and investigation where their sense of right and wrong are always tested. Their strengths are tested in their adventure hunting. How they meet their challenges mold their character and allow them to know their best self. |
Contents
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD GIRLS | 49 |
PUTTING MOM ON THE LINE | 54 |
THE VISITOR CALLS AGAIN | 66 |
OUR TRIP TO TOWN | 76 |
MORE BEDTIME STORIES | 101 |
PREPARING FOR MOMS DATE | 110 |
GRANDMAS HISTORY LESSON | 121 |
A CLOSER LOOK AT A RELIGION | 166 |
MISS ROBERTSON VISITS MOM | 173 |
THE CARNIVAL | 192 |
THE LAST SUPPER | 263 |
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