Spending the summer at Grandpa Will's farm with his family is the last thing ten-year-old Davy Murray wants. How will he survive without his friends, the pool and his computer? There isn't even a television at Grandpa's house Doesn't anyone see how miserable he will be? In his frustration, Davy turns his anger on his mother, Kate, his sister, Anna, and especially his stepfather, Jim. Davy is determined to make their summer as dismal and disappointing as he believes his will be. But, then, Davy has a most surprising and unexpected encounter . . . one which will change his heart, and his...

Green tomatoes flying through the air! A church picnic gone awry! A brooding rattlesnake ready to strike! An all-too-close encounter with Cousin Ronnies surly sons! These are just a few of the many adventures which await Davy and his friend, Grey, True Squirrel of the Old Ones, in Book 2 of The Glade Series, Children in the Garden. But, the adventures are only part of the story . . .As the relationship between Davy and Grey, blossoms, so does Davys confidence, courage and determination to never revert to the angry boy he used to be. He discovers the meaning of true friendship, and decides...