Tami Brumbaugh widmet sich dem Schreiben von erhebenden, charakterbildenden Geschichten für Kinder und Jugendliche. Ihre Erzählungen konzentrieren sich auf die Entwicklung positiver und prägender Charaktere. Sie wendet einen einfühlsamen Ansatz zur persönlichen Entwicklung durch ihre Arbeit mit Kindern mit Autismus an.
Plunge through a hole in a vine wall into a land based on John 15. The land is tended by a mysterious gardener and threatened by a deceptive crow. In this allegory, Bethany's journey shows the relationship we can have with God (the Gardener) through Jesus (the Vine). The story also encompasses the life, death and resurrection of Christ to complete the journey of redeeming grace.
JaDon has to keep secrets. So do his sisters. Their father, J.R. has calloused fists that makes sure their mouths keep shut. But a hospital stay loosens tongues and now even their hiding place in the hallway won't keep them safe. J.R. can't risk JaDon telling more. Will the kindness of others be enough to protect them? How far will J.R. go to hunt them down?
Years of working and waiting are finally being rewarded. A Navajo girl named Michelle earns a horse of her own. She eagerly anticipates leading her pinto filly home on the reservation. Instead, her father's mistakes leave her family homeless. What will happen to her horse? What will happen to her? As Michelle's entire life is thrown into turmoil, she struggles with the choice to withdraw and wither or draw strength from God to persevere and grow.
The Creekers think their Mystery Party plans are perfect. What could go wrong when their clues involve Morse code, cipher circles and riddles? Unfortunately, plans slip off track and soon someone is in real danger. Can the mystery guests solve all of the clues before it's too late? Can you? The Creekers, especially Grace, learn skills to help them keep calm in a crisis.
Timber is a lone wolf longing to be part of the pack. But what will it take? He attempts becoming like everyone else, but he still isn't accepted or happy. Following wise advice and some trial and error, he learns a valuable lesson about teamwork and how his unique gifts can build others up to make his school a remarkable place.
Brayden's world spins out of control after a tornado pummels his town. As stores lock down and shelter options dwindle, his family attempts to outrace the twister. They fail. Brayden's physical and emotional scars from the ordeal soon force bouts of dizziness. He wonders if he's completely losing his mind. Could mini-cyclones really be churning out of him? Can they be controlled? Tornadic explores a teenager's struggle with survivor guilt, brain trauma, and finding his place in the social order.