Books published by publisher The Winona Publishing Company, Chicago, IL

Elizabeth is twelve years old and her little sister Elaine who is eleven. They are both witches-in-training. They live in the forest with their parents. The story begins when the girls are planning to create Mother's birthday present with magic for the first time. Then things get really exciting when the girl's cousin Ashley moves into the forest. The three girls become friends right away. That very same evening the girls find out that Mother is going to have a baby! Clearly the sister's lives are in for quite a few exciting changes; but will they be able to handle it, or will their excitement get them into trouble?

SUBJECT: "Essays on country and farm living. Although Dumbiedykes is located in Scotland (means 'dumb walls') the subject matter could occur anywhere. PARTIAL CONTENTS: Boy and Dog; Brick House with a Past; The Heart of Midlothian; The Bluegrass Claims its Own; Midsummer Night Alarms; Dumb Walls; Tragedy of the Flying Squirrels; Toilers and Idlers; Rain Upon the Roof; Fireside fancies; Back to the Bright Lights; and more."