DARLENE FOSTER

What could possibly go wrong on the magical Scottish Isle of Arran? Its such a peaceful, charming place with castles, mountains, old graves and ancient standing stones. Amanda Ross and Leah Anderson are visiting Aunt Jenny who owns an old house on the island. But something is not right. A mysterious woman, who seems to have stepped out of the past, keeps appearing, Leahs father hasnt contacted the family for some time, and Aunt Jennys house may have an uninvited guest. Amanda is intrigued by this picturesque island, often called Little Scotland. She watches exciting sheepdog trials, attends a lively ceilidh, makes friends with the locals, and visits the mystical Holy Island. Join Amanda as she tries to solve the mystery of the strange woman and the disappearance of Leahs father. Will the past catch up with the present?

Twelve-year-old Amanda Jane Ross is invited to be a bridesmaid for her cousins wedding in Ireland! She falls in love with the Emerald Isle the moment she lands in Dublin. The warm, friendly Irish people immediately make her feel at home. Towering castles, ancient graveyards, and the stunning green countryside are filled with fascinating legends, enthralling folktales, and alarming secrets.Things take a dark turn when disaster strikes. Amanda wonders if there will be a wedding at all. As she joins the search for a missing horse, she stumbles upon a world of screaming banshees, bloody battles, and dangerous peat bogs. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous things become. Will she become another body in the bog?

A collection of short stories inspired by growing up on a prairie farm in the fifties and sixties. Some stories are humorous and others are sad, but all are heartfelt. Stories about family life, cowboy wisdom, immigrant grandmothers, an inspiring teacher, and the arrival of a new sibling are part of this collection of tales from another time and another place. Its been said, you can take the girl from the prairie, but you cant take the prairie from the girl.