Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
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Belle Powers' Locket
A young girl's kindness is tested when a spoiled cousin comes to stay, pushing her to explore her own capacity for love and understanding.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Bessie in the City
Two kind-hearted sisters return from summer vacation with big dreams of earning money to help those in need.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Daisy's Work: The Third Commandment
A young flower girl's innocent wisdom ends up changing the life of a soldier.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Lily Norris' Enemy
** A young girl's carefree nature clashes with her friends' expectations, forcing her to confront her habit of procrastination and discover the true meaning of responsibility.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Bessie Bradford's Prize
In a world of childhood friendships, a heroic girl's story unfolds amid community ties, revealing troubles in friendship, jealousy, and growing up.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Bessie on Her Travels
Two sisters and their friends set sail on an unforgettable adventure, navigating the wonders and challenges of a thrilling sea voyage.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Uncle Rutherford's Nieces: A Story for Girls
Witness the heartwarming adventures of childhood as two sisters and their friend try to navigate arithmetic, business ventures, and the everyday joys of friendship and family.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Bessie at the Sea-Side
A girl's restorative seaside vacation turns into a summer of friendship and life lessons.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Mamie's Watchword
A young girl's longing for a beautiful doll tests her kindness and obedience, leading her to discover the importance of generosity.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Bessie and Her Friends
In a world filled with trials, a sister and brother learn the meaning of love and family as they unite to confront the challenges of illness and the threat of losing ones sight.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Bessie among the Mountains
** In a vibrant mountain setting, a young girl's adventures lead to discoveries about family, nature, and the importance of a kind heart.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Nellie's Housekeeping Little Sunbeams Series
A young scholar’s summer takes an unexpected turn as she learns kindness and family are just as important as her studies.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews
Jessie's Parrot
A young girl must part with her beloved pet to save her family, while a group of children learn valuable lessons about friendship and giving back to their community.
By Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe) Mathews