Horses. A Colorado ranch. Two best friends. One with a secret. What a great set-up for a middle-grade novel! Isabel proclaims throughout the book, “Winners never quit and quitters never win, because I serve the mighty God that lives deep within!” With fast-moving, engaging prose, an interesting mystery, and spiritual themes, Isabel’s Secret would make a delightful gift for any eight-to-twelve year old girl. ~Author and Award Winning Journalist, Meadow Rue Merrill 

Meet Eleven-year-old Callie Fleming. She collects shark teeth and rescued a baby seal-her bedroom looks more like a nature museum! She started a Critter Connection website because animals are the coolest critters ever! When her Marine Corps dad is untimely deployed her summer goals crash down and her family focus turns to praying nightly from Psalm 91 for Dad’s protection. What will a wild bear encounter, DNA mush, and George Washington’s coat teach her about trusting God? Join Callie, her annoying little brother, Curt, and the Twins of Mischief on this exciting journey of faith and the power of prayer.