Many other experiences besides the arrival of the seventeen-year cicadas made this particular summer different from any previous one for the four Bender children who lived on Weeping Birch Farm.

Besides the usual work the summer days always brought, this year Father had a new and special project that they all looked forward to with eager expectancy.

When some unusual things began to happen on Weeping Birch Farm, the Benders became puzzled, and found themselves wondering if someone might be holding an antagonistic spirit against them. Nathan was for solving the mystery, but Father had some cautions for him.

The summer turned out to be full and satisfying, with more than the usual amount of new and pleasurable experiences.

Another enjoyable story portraying a Biblical lifestyle and the day-by-day experiences of a happy Christian family.

For primary- and junior-aged children.

Table of Contents

• 1. Weeping Birch Farm
• 2. The End of the Day
• 3. Three Surprises
• 4. The Humming Begins
• 5. "I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me"
• 6. Tongue Troubles
• 7. Pea Patch Lesson
• 8. Happy Anyway
• 9. Busy Days
• 10. Never Forget the Elderly
• 11. A Christian Home
• 12. Phyllis Writes a Letter
• 13. When God Says No
• 14. "We Ought to Get One Like It"
• 15. The Storm
• 16. Mindful of Manners
• 17. God's Gift to Phyllis
• 18. In a Minute
• 19. Buying and Begging
• 20. A Disappointment
• 21. Early Morning Visitor
• 22. A Nice Evening at Home
• 23. To the Hospital
• 24. A Mystery Solved
• 25. Summer Says Good-bye