The Crossings by Barry Kienzle is a delightful coming of age story that follows young George “Georgie” Martin as he hops on a freight train from his home near Cincinnati, Ohio, determined to experience the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. Georgie, once an innocent...

The Indian by Barry Kienzle is a young adult coming of age novel with elements of spirituality and religion mixed in. It will appeal most to an audience made up of primarily young adult boys as well as some adults who enjoy coming of age...

We’re all different. Sometimes our differences make us stronger. That’s certainly the case for Willie. He has cerebral palsy and moves around in a wheelchair. He still wants to play with other children his age. Only, like Willie’s mother, the other children are worried they...

Maggie is a very determined woman, but the war has taken its toll on her. After the death of her husband in World War II, she decided to start a new life with her young daughter Bobbie. They set out on the journey from South...