Jeanne K. Grieser

Twelve-year-old cousins, Peg and Korky can't think of anything better than to spend their summer at the Wellborn Amusement Park in their hometown of Redmond. Nearly every day they ride the rides and enjoy the company of their newfound friend, Mo who works at the ticket booth. Then unusual things begin to happen at the park. The twelve-year-old cousins notice Carl, the operator of the Spin Around. He always seems nervous and Peg is suspicious of him--even more so when the Spin Around is closed on... more info>>

Fifteen-year-old Julian "Lank" Burton longs for the school to start again. Summers are too tense, trying to be on his best behavior and waiting for his "obedience lesson" if he wasn't. Lank lives with an abusive father and a submissive alcoholic mother. When Lank can take no more, he runs away. Lank finds himself in a secluded alley and meets General, an old man who teaches him how to survive on the streets, and how to accept himself. Then, one day, Lank finds himself alone. Yet, God is still wa... more info>>