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The only way people get out of Worcester is in a body bag, people used to say when Mal was growing up in the Main South neighborhood-crash-landing in house after house like true wrens, her family's nutty avian namesake. Raising Wrenns recounts her trips back to Worcester after the men in her family lost their lives; first her dad when he was shot, and later her brother who committed suicide jumping off a roof. On these trips she revisits the shoddy apartments they perched in, resurrecting her macabre, sometimes comical childhood memories of the streets where they fought bloody and birdlike for their survival. The book is cordoned by fantastical and scientific stories comparing her family's world and personality traits with those of wrens. It also contains a creative history of Worcester, a former factory town plagued by poverty, addiction, and violence-a cycle that Mal, unlike her brother and father, was able to escape.

Meet Alyce and Luci, two young stay-at-home mothers thrust into a new development in a small town. With commuter husbands and eight children between them, they navigate the perils of raising well-adjusted children while retaining their own sanity with very little money. But babies become toddlers, go to school, and eventually become young adults. How can women grow with their children? How do they maintain a balance that allows for personal growth while enjoying motherhood? The answer: friendship and laughter. So begins this light-hearted story of how a friendship that has lasted over fifty years survived the different phases in the lives of these women, especially the frazzled phase of child rearing, when taking an uninterrupted shower required incredible logistics. The adventures abound: Driving to Ohio from Massachusetts with seven children under twelve in an old Buick? No problem. Trying to lose weight and stave off wrinkles? Alas, Mother Nature is cruel. Trying to add to the family coffers? You win some, you lose some. Travel through the years with them as they discover the power of female friendship to buttress them against challenges and dare both women to approach new opportunities, develop faith in themselves, and revel in the joy of laughter.

Henrietta's bravery is tested when the red fox who scared her once before returns and snatches a bunny from her garden. She saves the bunny, but her plan to stop the fox from chasing bunnies doesn't work. Henrietta teaches the bunnies bravery and compassion when they help the fox after he is attacked and wounded. And the fox learns about kindness and gratitude. Readers and those who are ready to read will enjoy Henrietta's spunk in this lovely tale of a woodchuck, two bunnies, and a fox.

Judith Kirwan Kelley is the author of Dorchester Girl (SDP Publishing, 2021). In her second book, Since Dorchester, Kirwan Kelley continues her journey, only persuaded to "get in the car or we're moving without you!" by extreme familial pressure to leave her beloved Dorchester birthplace behind when her family moved to Boston's South Shore in 1968. This is a memoir-but one infused with historical, sociopolitical, and economic background that molded the family's choices. Possessing academic degrees, including a bachelor's degree from Boston State College and a Doctor of Philosophy from Brown University, Kirwan Kelley brings theoretical perspectives from numerous fields to her book. The stories presented in Since Dorchester show us Kirwan Kelley growing up as a city girl in tumultuous social times, the causes and consequences of frequent moves, and the effects of rapid social change on family structure and society as a whole from women's rights, civil rights, the sexual revolution, and dynamic political changes. Enjoy!

Obie's Adventures in the Berkshires features the adventures of a little dog named Obie who is part of an interracial gay family. Obie takes a trip from Boston to the Berkshires, where he has fun exploring Beartown Forest. He meets the most interesting new friends in the woods. With adorable illustrations, this is an endearing New England picture book highlighting that even with great adventures, there's no place like home. Readers can share Obie's adventures by visiting the Public Garden in Boston as well as the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, where hiking in Beartown Forest and swimming in Benedict Pond is fun for the whole family!

Emotionally charged conflict, catastrophe, and a long-buried secret thrusts a family into turmoil, threatening life and legacy. Pastor Theodosius Trask, the beloved religious leader of the town founded by his grandfather, is shaken when his agnostic son Bart, a New Testament historian, delivers a lecture in Traskville on Jesus. As Bart and Theodosius struggle with their emotions, disaster involving a young woman strikes, a stunning Trask family secret is revealed, and Theodosius begins to question the very thing he values most. Revelation is an intensely compelling story, shining a bright light on the simple, yet essential truth that what we think is powerfully influenced by how we think. This gripping saga serves as both a dire warning and a vital prescription for moving forward together in a challenging world.

First place winner in the 2023 Royal Dragonfly Awards in the category of Other Nonfiction! Distinguished favorite in the category of true crime from the 2023 NYC Big Book Awards!Why do people become police officers? How do police deal with the dangers of their job and the tragedies they encounter? In A Blue Life, author James J. Foley provides his firsthand account of what daily life is like for the Massachusetts police departments that he served alongside for more than forty years as an attorney and assistant clerk-magistrate. The men and women presented in his narrative face armed assailants, investigate murder cases, deal with drug addicts, the mentally ill, and crooked cops, while navigating through a legacy of racism and sexism. Are the right people being chosen as police officers? Are they receiving the proper training? Foley explores these questions and more, providing clear and fascinating insights for anyone curious about the police and the important job they do.

When a RC model airplane smashes into their tree, Andy, a flying squirrel, and Josh, a chipmunk, decide to team up to fix it. Using string, glue, popsicle sticks, and some old-fashioned elbow grease, the model airplane is ready to go. The airplane takes off with Josh in the cockpit and a wild adventure happens over the skies of Bayfield, WI. However, with teamwork and a little luck the furry passenger and plane is brought to safety. Stephen J. and Kevin J. Devaney's fun-filled adventure will delight boys and girls ages 4-6. Illustrated by Tonya Grifkin. Josh and Andy's Spectacular Flying Adventures, is the first book in a series for young readers, and introduces to children concepts of flying, teamwork, creativity, ingenuity, problem solving, and resilience.

2018 Purple Dragon Fly Award Winner!Six-year-old Brayden climbs up to his treehouse and with the help of his magic green glasses goes on a royal adventure to an enchanted forest. There he meets the warrior princess, Shirley Bel, who needs his help to find the King's daughter, Sophie. With the same charm and imagination of the first two Brayden journey books, author Anita A. Caruso takes readers on a quest into a magical kingdom where they encounter a friendly dragon, leprechauns, fairies, elves, and a unicorn. Watch for the fourth book, Brayden's Magical Pirate Adventure, as Brayden, sitting in an old boat in his great-nana's backyard on Cape Cod, puts on his magic glasses and finds himself on a real pirate ship.

Chuck, a four-year-old black Labrador Retriever, is left at a shelter in Kentucky by his humans. Like many dogs left at the shelter, Chuck is scared, but he is hopeful that his humans will come back for him. During his time at the shelter he realizes that the only way he will leave is if a new family adopts him. Where does Chuck’s journey end? Does he stay at the shelter, or does he find a family and become a cherished fur-baby?This picture book is perfect for children ages 6 through 9 who are interested in adopting a dog.A portion of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to help animal shelters and dog rescue organizations do what they do best.

Petunia's life started out happy with her Mommy and sibling puppies. Then she was chosen by a loving family who nurtured her until they had to move and could not take her with them. After a new family grew tired of her and became mean, Petunia ran away. What will become of her? Will she have to live on the streets? Will anyone love her again? How does she become an unlikely little church dog? Author Shirley Pieters Vogel is delighting children and adults with this story about how a real rescue dog became a cherished pet.