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Books in the Wurtherington Diary series

  • Tammy Meets William Tell

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 21, 2015)
    This is a first print 9-adult SKETCH Edition featuring many full color illustations.Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this rollicking new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained in seeing that the birth of freedom in 1307 in Switzerland goes off without a hitch. Tammy tells another spellbinding tale of adventure, this time alongside of William Tell. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page In this fun filled tale, Tammy and her associates must see that the Rutli Oath is signed by the three canton leaders of Switzerland. Then they must accompany William Tell to the village square in Aldorf on that fateful day when William Tell refused to bow to a hat on a pole placed there by the cruel Governor Gessler.This story answers for all time the true events of the day that became a legend in the struggle for Swiss freedom. You will discover that elves of Little Schwyz participated in the Battle at Morgarten a few years later where Tammy and William Tell lure Duke Leopold 's army into a trap. Tammy's Diary (as always) is a historically accurate accounting of the events that turned the course of history. Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the Dark Ages battle for freedom began without a hitch.
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  • Tammy meets William Tell

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 30, 2015)
    This is the limited 1st print sketch edition. View the art during the restoration process. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level is 3.8 suitable for 8-10 year old. This edition is the abbreviated edition with 15,000 words. An adult edition with 24,000 words and a Reading Grade level of 4.1 is available.Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this rollicking new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained in seeing that the birth of freedom in 1307 in Switzerland goes off without a hitch. Tammy tells another spellbinding tale of adventure, this time alongside of William Tell. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page In this fun filled tale, Tammy and her associates must see that the Rutli Oath is signed by the three canton leaders of Switzerland. Then they must accompany William Tell to the village square in Aldorf on that fateful day when William Tell refused to bow to a hat on a pole placed there by the cruel Governor Gessler.This story answers for all time the true events of the day that became a legend in the struggle for Swiss freedom. You will discover that elves of Little Schwyz participated in the Battle at Morgarten a few years later where Tammy and William Tell lure Duke Leopold 's army into a trap. Tammy's Diary (as always) is a historically accurate accounting of the events that turned the course of history. Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the Dark Ages battle for freedom began without a hitch.
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  • Tammy meets William Tell 2 in 1 Color Book

    Reynold Jay, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 29, 2015)
    The Little Doll Girl story color book is included with this edition. The stories are re-told with the color book drawings by Tammy Wurtherington and restored by Duy TruongFollow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this rollicking new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained in seeing that the birth of freedom in 1307 in Switzerland goes off without a hitch. Tammy tells another spellbinding tale of adventure, this time alongside of William Tell. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page In this fun filled tale, Tammy and her associates must see that the Rutli Oath is signed by the three canton leaders of Switzerland. Then they must accompany William Tell to the village square in Aldorf on that fateful day when William Tell refused to bow to a hat on a pole placed there by the cruel Governor Gessler.This story answers for all time the true events of the day that became a legend in the struggle for Swiss freedom. You will discover that elves of Little Schwyz participated in the Battle at Morgarten a few years later where Tammy and William Tell lure Duke Leopold 's army into a trap. Tammy's Diary (as always) is a historically accurate accounting of the events that turned the course of history. Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the Dark Ages battle for freedom began without a hitch.
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  • Tammy Meets William Tell: 9-Adult Parchment Edition

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 22, 2015)
    This is the 9-adult reader parchment edition. There is a 8-10 reader edition that includes a color book story book for younger readers.Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this rollicking new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained in seeing that the birth of freedom in 1307 in Switzerland goes off without a hitch. Tammy tells another spellbinding tale of adventure, this time alongside of William Tell. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page In this fun filled tale, Tammy and her associates must see that the Rutli Oath is signed by the three canton leaders of Switzerland. Then they must accompany William Tell to the village square in Aldorf on that fateful day when William Tell refused to bow to a hat on a pole placed there by the cruel Governor Gessler.This story answers for all time the true events of the day that became a legend in the struggle for Swiss freedom. You will discover that elves of Little Schwyz participated in the Battle at Morgarten a few years later where Tammy and William Tell lure Duke Leopold 's army into a trap. Tammy's Diary (as always) is a historically accurate accounting of the events that turned the course of history. Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the Dark Ages battle for freedom began without a hitch.
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  • Tammy meets William Tell: Pre-Teen PARCHMENT Edition

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 21, 2015)
    This is the 8-10 reader 15,000 word version with the original parchment art. View the art as it appeared when it was discovered. A 24,000 word 9-adult version is available.Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this rollicking new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained in seeing that the birth of freedom in 1307 in Switzerland goes off without a hitch. Tammy tells another spellbinding tale of adventure, this time alongside of William Tell. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page In this fun filled tale, Tammy and her associates must see that the Rutli Oath is signed by the three canton leaders of Switzerland. Then they must accompany William Tell to the village square in Aldorf on that fateful day when William Tell refused to bow to a hat on a pole placed there by the cruel Governor Gessler.This story answers for all time the true events of the day that became a legend in the struggle for Swiss freedom. You will discover that elves of Little Schwyz participated in the Battle at Morgarten a few years later where Tammy and William Tell lure Duke Leopold 's army into a trap. Tammy's Diary (as always) is a historically accurate accounting of the events that turned the course of history. Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the Dark Ages battle for freedom began without a hitch.
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  • Tammy Meets William Tell: Unabridged Full Color Edition

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, April 21, 2015)
    Grade level is 9 to adult. This edition is the full length 24,000 word edition.An 8-10 edition is available that includes a color book story for younger readers. Follow alongside of ten-year-old Tammy Wurtherington, the little doll girl from River Falls, Ohio in this rollicking new adventure that is sure to delight any youngster. Her cute associates, Cedric the Mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the mouse accompany her in this trip through history in which they must see that the space-time continuum is maintained in seeing that the birth of freedom in 1307 in Switzerland goes off without a hitch. Tammy tells another spellbinding tale of adventure, this time alongside of William Tell. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page In this fun filled tale, Tammy and her associates must see that the Rutli Oath is signed by the three canton leaders of Switzerland. Then they must accompany William Tell to the village square in Aldorf on that fateful day when William Tell refused to bow to a hat on a pole placed there by the cruel Governor Gessler.This story answers for all time the true events of the day that became a legend in the struggle for Swiss freedom. You will discover that elves of Little Schwyz participated in the Battle at Morgarten a few years later where Tammy and William Tell lure Duke Leopold 's army into a trap. Tammy's Diary (as always) is a historically accurate accounting of the events that turned the course of history. Whether you are a young reader or a parent/educator, everyone will enjoy this remarkable tale of a wonderful little girl who became a legend in her efforts to "nudge" history and see that the Dark Ages battle for freedom began without a hitch.
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  • Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 4, 2015)
    Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level is 3.9 suitable for 9 to adult readers. This edition is the full length 17.000 word edition. An abbreviated edition for 8-12 is available with 4.000 words. This is the sixth book in the illustrated historical series, The Wurtherington Diary. This is a stand-a-lone story and is part one of the real-life adventures of Tammy and Buffalo Bill Cody. Of course she is in good company with Alfred the mouse, Zeke the orphaned opossum, Cedric, the mischievous mongoose, and Polly, the good-hearted bird. This part of Tammy's diary takes place 1855-1861 during the days of the Pony Express. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page. In this adventure, Tammy is called upon to save the American Indians from extinction. The space-time continuum has been disrupted once again and it appears that the Pony Express had not formed properly. In that this had an effect upon the extinction of the American Indians, Tammy must go to Lexington, Missouri in 1855 to see that Mr. Majors meets other transportation moguls, Russell and Waddell. Tammy and her little friends save poor Mr. Majors from certain death during a stagecoach robbery and send him on his way to form Russell, Majors, and Waddell. Then Tammy and her critters set out for St. Francis, Kansas just in time to become a part of the first Pony Express ride. She meets fourteen-year-old, Bill F. Cody who is one of the famous Pony Express riders. Tammy is rejected as a rider; (she is a girl) however Zeke the opossum is accepted and rides along with Cody. Wild Indians and renegades control the route. Soon Cody, Tammy, and Zeke must save an all-out Indian war from breaking out when one of the relay stations is burned down and the station master is killed. Tammy and Cody work together with Standing Buffalo to clear him of the charges of the massacre. However; this is not an easy task as they fight off Indian attacks and dirty double-dealings going on with Wolf Pack, buffalo hunter, and Brady Campbell, Indian Agent. Exactly what are they up to?Later in the tale we find that Tammy and her little friends must solve the mystery of the missing Kakuna Indians that disappeared in a violent space-time wave. Not an easy task for most of us; however Tammy and her cuddly friends are determined to get the bottom of it. Plan to enjoy these wonderful heartfelt characters in a breathless historical adventure for young and old.
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  • The Little Doll Girl

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong, Nour Hassan, Jesse Ty

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 18, 2016)
    8 to 10 age reader Sketch Edition with bonus story color book. All Black and White interior. "...A delightful tale of a brave little girl that will enthrall readers of all ages." C. Miller"...an instant classic that should be around for the next century." Margaret YoungFully Restored un-revised Illustrated edition for all ages. This is written in a manner similar to books considered to be children's classics. As with many illustrated classic tales, it is a story with unique characters and deals with hope, determination, compassion, and much more. In the opening preface, Robert Landsbury discovers the diary in a shed on a newly purchased estate in River Falls, Ohio and passes it along to his associates. The diary is faithfully preserved for today's reader. In it, the reader will discover that a ten-year-old mute girl, Tammy Wurtherington residing in the Wixby estate is the author. She loves to make dolls in a shed out in back of the house. She lives with Lord Wixby and Aunt May in a lavish estate at the edge of town. Aunt May teaches her to use a sewing machine and gives her a small one suited to size as a birthday gift. One day while constructing a toy soldier for her brother, Alfred the Mouse appears and is impressed with her ability to make doll outfits and reluctantly invites her to follow him to Kira if she will bring along the sewing machine.Tammy keeps a diary of her exploits in Kira which is ruled with an iron-hand by a pair of sorceresses, Catherine and Lucinda. Tammy and Alfred find their way through a fantasy underground transportation system that ends up with the pair mistakenly ending up in a wicker-basket in the middle of the ocean. Tammy finds her voice for the fist time and Alfred explains that it is a “talking spell that allows virtually everyone to talk including the pesky (giant) flowers.”From this point you will discover many wonderful characters like Zeke, the Flying Opossum, and Cedric the Mongoose, who accompany Tammy on her journey to Capira to present a petition to return the kingdom to its former glory. You will meet the pirate, Captain Flynn, who loves to have his guests walk the plank and the loveable Kakuna villagers who's harvest is soon to be confiscated by the royal soldiers. But please beware of the Oxboar forest, where the evil Hoarggs reside otherwise you may end up in a stew-pot. Tammy has an adventure in which she learns to love all the strange living creatures she encounters in a magical land. Before she departs, all of Kira will fall in love with The Little Doll Girl who changed them forever and became a legend.
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  • The Wurtherington Diary Color Book

    Reynold Jay

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Sept. 17, 2015)
    Four story color books in one! All four books from the Wurtherington Diary are here. The Little Doll GirlTammy and the Declaration of IndependenceTammy Meets Ali Baba and the Forty ThievesTammy and the California Gold RushThis is the fourth historical adventure from the "The Wurtherington Diary" series. Prepare to meet Cedric the mongoose, Zeke the orphaned opossum, and Alfred the kingly mouse. Now you will meet Polly the vulture who can be made enormous with a magic spell and flies Tammy and her friends from place to place. This adventure comes to life from Tammy's newly discovered diary that was written in 1883. The original art is enhanced by Duy Truong. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page. Prepare for another rollicking adventure as Tammy and her cute little critters head for the gold fields of California in order to set the space-time continuum back in order. Tammy starts off her day in Rivers Falls Ohio as though it were an ordinary day. On her way to school she discovers that River Falls is a shanty town and The California Gold Company occupies the space where the church once stood. When it rains the roof nearly caves in at her school for lack of maintenance. Of course it is the space-time continuum that has caused all this and Tammy and her friends are soon sent to 1848 to see that the California Gold Rush is set back in order. Was it that gold was not discovered on that fateful day in 1848 or was it that some evil empire rose up because of it?Tammy is sent back into time by the good sorceress, Lucinda to meet with John Sutter and James Marshall in hopes that gold will be discovered properly. They discover that finding gold is easy and then not so easy when one isn't really looking for it. Six months later Tammy and her friends all find themselves in Coloma, now a boom-town, hit with gold fever. Law and order has completely disappeared and those with the fastest guns rule the goldfields. Slickest of all is Jessie Cole, owner of the Sourdough Saloon and Hotel, who routinely cheats the miners out of their mines in crooked poker games. Tammy becomes friends with Jessie Cole and he appoints her sheriff as he calculates Tammy will be his "patsy". Tammy announces that the toughest men in the West will be on the morning stage to become her deputies and cleanup the town. The stage arrives with Rattlesnake Cedric and Mad Dog Zeke ( her animal friends) and the town thinks they are a joke until Rattlesnake Cedric rounds up live rattlers for breakfast. The pair become instant legends and quickly clean up the town with one daring deed after another. All of this is accomplished without violence or the use of firearms. Hopefully, Tammy and her associates can stop the scheming Jessie Cole and his gang from creating an evil empire that culminates in Jessie becoming the President of the United States. Plan to enjoy these wonderful heartfelt characters in a breathless adventure for young and old.
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  • Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express

    reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Aug. 15, 2015)
    Parchment Edition: View the art as it appeared when it was discovered.Flesch-Kincaid Reading Grade Level is 3.9 suitable for 9 to 12. This edition is the abbreviated 4,000 word edition. An edition for 9 to adult is available with 17.600 words. An online music video, “Cute Little Stone” is included with this book.This is the sixth book in the illustrated historical series, The Wurtherington Diary. This is a stand-a-lone story and is part one of the real-life adventures of Tammy and Buffalo Bill Cody. Of course she is in good company with Alfred the mouse, Zeke the orphaned opossum, Cedric, the mischievous mongoose, and Polly, the good-hearted bird. This part of Tammy's diary takes place 1855-1861 during the days of the Pony Express. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page. In this adventure, Tammy is called upon to save the American Indians from extinction. The space-time continuum has been disrupted once again and it appears that the Pony Express had not formed properly. In that this had an effect upon the extinction of the American Indians, Tammy must go to Lexington, Missouri in 1855 to see that Mr. Majors meets other transportation moguls, Russell and Waddell. Tammy and her little friends save poor Mr. Majors from certain death during a stagecoach robbery and send him on his way to form Russell, Majors, and Waddell. Then Tammy and her critters set out for St. Francis, Kansas just in time to become a part of the first Pony Express ride. She meets fourteen-year-old, Bill F. Cody who is one of the famous Pony Express riders. Tammy is rejected as a rider; (she is a girl) however Zeke the opossum is accepted and rides along with Cody. Wild Indians and renegades control the route. Soon Cody, Tammy, and Zeke must save an all-out Indian war from breaking out when one of the relay stations is burned down and the station master is killed. Tammy and Cody work together with Standing Buffalo to clear him of the charges of the massacre. However; this is not an easy task as they fight off Indian attacks and dirty double-dealings going on with Wolf Pack, buffalo hunter, and Brady Campbell, Indian Agent. Exactly what are they up to?Later in the tale we find that Tammy and her little friends must solve the mystery of the missing Kakuna Indians that disappeared in a violent space-time wave. Not an easy task for most of us; however Tammy and her cuddly friends are determined to get the bottom of it. Plan to enjoy these wonderful heartfelt characters in a breathless historical adventure for young and old.
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  • Robin Hood and the Magna Carta

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 3, 2016)
    This is the PARCHMENT EDITION. View the art as it appeared when it was discovered. This is the eighth book in the illustrated historical series, The Wurtherington Diary. Tammy is in good company with Alfred the mouse, Zeke the orphaned opossum, Cedric, the mischievous mongoose, and Polly, the goodhearted bird. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page. Tammy discovers that her new mission to nudge the space-time continuum is to see that the Magna Carta is written and sealed by King John in the year 1215. She discovers that she must see that a series of events during 1212-1215 all fall into place. Tammy soon discovers that her work is much like a chess game that involves real Kings and Queens. Tammy and her little critters disguise themselves as gypsy minstrels and soon find themselves hobnobbing in far-a-way castles with royalty like William, the Lion King of Scotland, Queen Ermengarde, Prince Llywelyn, and Joan (daughter of King John) and the evil King John. She gets caught up in the war of the barons in which Baron Robert Fitzwalter (later to become known as the legendary Robin Hood) and Eustace de Vesci refuse to allow King John to hold their families hostage. Castles are destroyed and banishment by King John send our Barons to France and Scotland to escape certain death. Pope Innocent the III casts an interdict upon King John. Tammy must visit the Pope in Rome in order to see that the details of the interdict include pardons for the barons. The scheming King John hatches a plan in which he convinces Pope Innocent III that he must raise a mercenary army to march in a Holy Crusade. The barons discover that the armies will be used against the barons and declare him a traitor to his own people. Before the tale is all told, Tammy will participate in battles at Northampton and Bedford where the barons begin to lose the war even though they portend to be, "The Army of God and the Holy Church". All appears to be lost. The Magna Carta seems a distant hope amid a world gone mad with corruption and power. This historical tale will amaze readers, both young and old. Will Tammy and her little friends save the day and see that the Magna Carta somehow becomes a reality? To this day the Magna Carta is considered to be the most important document in the history of the world. Virtually all free countries turn to this document to set up their governments. Few understand the events that led to it and this may well stand as the clearest accounting of the history of the founding of the Magna Carta. Parents and educators will turn to this for their own reference and then see that their children enjoy this enchanting tale on a journey through the Dark Ages.
  • Robin Hood and the Magna Carta

    Reynold Jay, Carol Ward, Duy Truong

    (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 3, 2016)
    Full color restored edition. This is the eighth book in the illustrated historical series, The Wurtherington Diary. Tammy is in good company with Alfred the mouse, Zeke the orphaned opossum, Cedric, the mischievous mongoose, and Polly, the goodhearted bird. As with all the Wurtherington Diary books, this one abounds in developing worthwhile feelings for its young readers. Things like honesty, compassion, and respect for others abound on very page. Tammy discovers that her new mission to nudge the space-time continuum is to see that the Magna Carta is written and sealed by King John in the year 1215. She discovers that she must see that a series of events during 1212-1215 all fall into place. Tammy soon discovers that her work is much like a chess game that involves real Kings and Queens.Tammy and her little critters disguise themselves as gypsy minstrels and soon find themselves hobnobbing in far-a-way castles with royalty like William, the Lion King of Scotland, Queen Ermengarde, Prince Llywelyn, and Joan (daughter of King John) and the evil King John. She gets caught up in the war of the barons in which Baron Robert Fitzwalter (later to become known as the legendary Robin Hood) and Eustace de Vesci refuse to allow King John to hold their families hostage. Castles are destroyed and banishment by King John send our Barons to France and Scotland to escape certain death. Pope Innocent the III casts an interdict upon King John. Tammy must visit the Pope in Rome in order to see that the details of the interdict include pardons for the barons. The scheming King John hatches a plan in which he convinces Pope Innocent III that he must raise a mercenary army to march in a Holy Crusade. The barons discover that the armies will be used against the barons and declare him a traitor to his own people. Before the tale is all told, Tammy will participate in battles at Northampton and Bedford where the barons begin to lose the war even though they portend to be, "The Army of God and the Holy Church". All appears to be lost. The Magna Carta seems a distant hope amid a world gone mad with corruption and power. This historical tale will amaze readers, both young and old. Will Tammy and her little friends save the day and see that the Magna Carta somehow becomes a reality? To this day the Magna Carta is considered to be the most important document in the history of the world. Virtually all free countries turn to this document to set up their governments. Few understand the events that led to it and this may well stand as the clearest accounting of the history of the founding of the Magna Carta. Parents and educators will turn to this for their own reference and then see that their children enjoy this enchanting tale on a journey through the Dark Ages.