Books with author Nancy Wilson Ross

In the early 15th century, France was in turmoil. The country had been at war for years, and it had no king. Out of the chaos came Joan of Arc. No one knows how Joan, a poor farm girl, was able to command armies and win battles, but she did all that and more. Some called Joan a heroine. Others called her a witch. But with her determination and unwavering faith, she would go down in history as Saint Joan of Arc.

Children and parents can snuggle up together to read the brand-new Dog & Butterfly book, which brings to life the story of a little dog whose only desire is to befriend a butterfly - and the determination and perseverance that help him reach his goal. Written and Illustrated by Ann and Nancy Wilson Graphic Design by Amber McDonald Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of the world-famous group Heart have created an engaging children's book based on Dog & Butterfly, the iconic song they also penned. The book was beautifully written and illustrated by Ann with Nancy adding color and her own whimsical drawings of butterflies to the mix. The talented siblings have also recorded a brand-new version of Dog & Butterfly, the hit song from the double-platinum album of the same name, specifically for the children's book project. The song will be available for download only with the purchase of the book.

A story about family and forgivenessEllie Dunklee lost her mother when she was five, and hasn't seen her estranged grandmother since the funeral. Now the grandmother, Aurelia, dies, and Ellie is surprised to learn that she has inherited her home and most of her possessions, including a host of family diaries which Aurelia, in her will, requests that Ellie read. All that Aurelia leaves to her surviving child, Ellie's Uncle Lyman, is an empty chest. Conflicted and confused by the bequest, Ellie discovers that she loves her property, beautiful Hart Farm in rural Vermont, and the connection to her mother's past. But as she reads the diaries, Ellie uncovers a long history of child and spousal abuse that accounts for Aurelia's odd behavior. As she struggles with the knowledge, Ellie remembers her mother's words: "We forgive people for our own sake." Nancy Hope Wilson's unusual, heartfelt, and fascinating story was inspired by her own ancestors' diaries.

After her estranged grandmother's death, Ellie realizes the key to understanding her family's present strife is hidden deep in the past. Nancy Hope Wilson creates a strong, yet vulnerable heroine.Ellie's family didn't like Grandma Aurelia - no one had even seen the cranky old woman since she showed up at Ellie's mom's funeral five years ago. Ellie hadn't given her much thought - not until the woman left her Hart Farm. Not only did Ellie inherit the farmhouse where her mother had spent summers as a girl, she got everything in it - including an old suitcase full of diaries that her grandmother requested she read. But Grandma Aurelia had never been generous, and Ellie's father thinks there is a downside to the gift. When Ellie delves into the diaries, she uncovers a dark family secret.