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A Hot Summer Night – Sadie Spinner
Synopsis: While on their journey west, an innocent and delightful distraction leads to a night of terror for Ben and danger for three and a half year old Adam.
Rating: G 3,960 words
A Problem with Engineering – Sadie Spinner
Synopsis: Winter in the high Sierras can be harsh, one of the most difficult aspects being the removal of deep snows that come often and heavy. The constant need to clear the area around the house, barn and other out buildings was exhausting and very time consuming. Thus, a teenage Adam with the unintentional inspiration of his new, young, enthusiastic, if unaware teacher, devised what he envisioned as the perfect method for quick removal of all the snow, alleviating the need for shoveling every few days. The story chronicles the result from a recent history lesson gone awry.
Rating: G (13,900 words)
Synopsis: Ben and young Adam forced by an unexpected snowstorm, must halt their journey west. Only then does Ben realize he almost missed Christmas.
Rating G 7,625 words
Synopsis: Adam opts to stay home with his baby brother and finds time to reflect on his feelings for his family while sharing the magic of summer.
Rating: G (11,000 words)
Synopsis: On a Business trip to San Francisco Ben finds himself haunted by the harbor lights-until a turn of events brings them into focus, and in doing so remind him how much of himself there is in his sons.
Rating G (18,950 words)
Last Dance (The) – Sadie Spinner
Synopsis: Deals with a last request, the four Cartwrights, and to use the phrase out of context, “Going gently into the good night.”
Rating: G (1,525 words)
Synopsis: A young Adam is determined to take part in guarding his father’s new herd of cattle. But is determination enough?
Rating: G (1,025 words)
Sunday Dinner Guest (The) – Sadie Spinner
Synopsis: Ben’s plan for a quiet Sunday afternoon is interrupted by an unexpected visitor who leaves in his wake intense reactions ranging from one end of the emotional spectrum to the other.
Rating: G (12,200 words)
Touched by an Angel – Sadie Spinner
Synopsis: Little Joe has disappeared once again. Desperate, Ben calls for help, it comes in a form he never expects.
Rating: G (4,100 words)
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