Growing Readers
A very special visitor is on his way to see Shika and her older brother, Saka, and the siblings can hardly wait to finally take the tour they have been promised for so long. But when something unexpected happens in Mummy’s kitchen, Shika is sent to run an errand that will save the day. Will she be able to save the day, or will running into Kweku and Aba lead to unexpected trouble?
Join Shika as she tumbles into a twisting, turning journey and a jaw-dropping adventure, where she runs into characters beyond her grandest imagination and learns unforgettable lessons that will change her life forever.
Every fifth grader at Strong Tower Middle School can’t stop humming and buzzing about Rory Jenkins’ upcoming birthday party, and neither can Kayleigh. She has the perfect party dress in mind, and Grandma Gretchen has offered to help her save up to get it.
However, when an unforeseen event interrupts their brilliant plan, Kayleigh has to make a tough decision to either carry on, or take the easy way out. Find out how Kayleigh learned to stay strong, courageous, and hopeful when things did not go her way, and how God used Grandma Gretchen’s diary to guide her through it all.