2014/2015
Vol. 10

Note to Parents and Educators

Your journey through this tenth collection of Grannie Annie stories begins with a visit from Union soldiers, and ends over a century later with more unexpected callers at the door. Between the two, you’ll find family members involved in a world of memorable adventures and challenges, as well as in some hilarious predicaments!

The thirty-five stories in this year’s collection will carry you from the United States heartland to Puerto Rico and Honduras; from Nigeria to Israel and on to Europe; and across Asia, to China, Japan, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

On your tour you’ll meet some family members who think they’re getting exactly what they want, and others who get a second chance. You’ll witness some family members acting out of conviction, or fear, or hunger; some acting from the heart, with great courage; and others making sweet deals that last. At times, you’ll discover, things are not as they seem. You may find yourself asking what you would risk for freedom, or what you would risk on a dare. What would you risk for half a loaf of bread, or to read a banned book?

The family stories in this collection were chosen for you and your family. Still, you may want to read the stories before sharing them with young or sensitive readers. Also please note that these stories and illustrations are available in the identical Grannie Annie, Vol. 10 paperback and PDF editions.

Happy travels! We trust you will value this visit with family members around the world, and we invite you to join us again next year for The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration!

Connie McIntyre and Fran Hamilton
Directors of The Grannie Annie

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