The Alden siblings are spending the summer on a ranch out West—and learning some mysterious secrets about their own family.

After they were orphaned, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny lived together in a railroad boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather. He always helps them with their problems, but this time he has one of his own: his sister, Jane. She lives out West on a ranch all alone and needs someone to

A boy and his pet dragon enjoy activities that make them feel happy including; making new friends, and getting a new pet kitten. Emphasizes the positive emotion of happiness. Teachers' resources include note to caregivers, word list, reading activities to strengthen phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.