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The Secret of the Painted House (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Marion Dane Bauer · 2007
Concern13MildVirtue21Present
A young girl discovers a hidden world and a secret within a painted house.
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Marion Dane Bauer
16 books in the catalog
Marion Dane Bauer has 16 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, middle grade and coming of age. The titles we've reviewed span 1976 to 2016.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–17, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Runt, a small wolf, is exiled from his pack and must find his own way in the wilderness, facing many dangers.
A young girl grapples with her mother's death and her own identity.
Mark feels immense guilt after his best friend drowns during a camping trip, leading him to question his actions.
A young girl finds refuge and a new life with a kind family.
A little cat named Patches gets lost and must find her way home, encountering various challenges and friends.
A very little princess named Anya lives in a castle and experiences the world around her. She learns about her kingdom and her role.
In a remote village, a young girl named Elara encounters a mysterious red ghost and uncovers its secrets.
A young boy named Billy encounters a mysterious red ghost that helps him overcome his fears.
A young girl named Sarah is grieving the loss of her grandmother and finds solace in a mysterious blue ghost. The ghost helps her understand her emotions and connect with nature.
This is a simple board book explaining basic animal sounds and behaviors, focusing on kittens and their purring.
A young girl named Lily visits her grandmother and learns about her family history through stories and songs. The book explores intergenerational connections.
A young girl grapples with family secrets and her own identity during a difficult winter.
A collection of short stories exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human relationships, including same-sex attraction.
A group of children survives a nuclear war and faces the challenges of rebuilding their lives in a devastated world.
A young foster girl named Star longs for a permanent home and finds a potential family with the Watsons.
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