A sudden sharp rise in my book sales reminded me of how many caring people are already choosing books as Christmas gifts for young readers. Emails from older readers show that my four series of 40 novels are not only fun to read, but they have “staying power” so they’re cherished long after childhood. Example:

 “I am writing to let you know how much your Ladd Family Adventure Series means to me, especially The Legend of Fire. I have lost count of the number of times I have read The Legend of Fire. It was one of my absolute favorite books growing up, and any time I wanted something to read and there wasn’t anything new around, it was always the first book I went back to.

 “I also have an old tattered collection of many of your other Ladd Family Adventure books, and have added a few shiny new ones in more recent years.

 “I really treasure your stories and the lessons they teach. These books are a true mix of adventure, family values and Christian morals, and are books I would love to see my own children read someday.”(Megan McRae, college student.)  Books: always the right Christmas gift,