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Browse Eleanor by Janice Thompson in publication order, with short book summaries to introduce the series and help you choose your next read.

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Eleanor books in publication order

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7 books

1

Nine-year-old Holly hears her grandmother's story of a childhood Christmas during the Great Depression. As young Eleanor Jo anticipates presents and celebrations despite her family's financial struggles, the tale explores faith, family, and the holiday's deeper meaning.

2

Katie Sue: Heading West

by Janice Thompson

2007

Unhappy about moving and making new friends, Chelsea Marie listens to Grand Doll's account of Katie Sue's wagon journey from Tennessee to Texas in 1850. A family story helps her approach major changes with renewed trust.

3

Jennifer Jean reluctantly joins a family tea party, then hears Grand Doll's story of Mary Elizabeth's journey from Wales to America in the seventeenth century. The young immigrant's hardships offer a lesson in perseverance and family loyalty.

4

Melanie Ann: A Legacy of Love

by Janice Thompson

2007

Twelve-year-old Melanie Ann receives a private invitation to her grandmother's home and learns she will inherit the family's memory trunk. Preserving its stories means accepting responsibility for a legacy she must decide whether she's ready to carry.

5

Sarah Jane: Liberty's Torch

by Janice Thompson

2007

Kimberly Dawn struggles to understand how to share her faith. Her grandmother's story of Sarah Jane's trip to the Statue of Liberty's 1886 dedication helps her explore what it means to set an example for others.

6

Eleanor Jo: The Farmer's Daughter

by Janice Thompson

2012

Overwhelmed by schoolwork, basketball and chores, Rachel Ann hears her grandmother Eleanor Jo’s story of farm life during World War II. The account of work, family and faith helps her reconsider how to balance responsibilities with enjoyment.

7

Sara Elizabeth fears returning to school until her grandmother shares an ancestor’s story from the Revolutionary War. Through Victoria Grace’s experiences, the young girl discovers how faith can help her face unfamiliar situations with greater courage.

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