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Johnson, Lois

Reference

Exposition Press

Christmas Stories Round the World

Children's Books

Rand-McNally

The Creeping Shadows (Adventures of the Northwoods, Book 3)

Suspicions point to one person, but is he really guilty?The joy of Christmas Day for the Nordstrom family is followed by the dreaded fact that Papa must return to the dangerous work at the logging camp. Having lost her own father to a construction accident, Kate O'Connell truly fears for Papa's safety. And she worries that the worst part of winter must be faced without him, especially with wolves around their farm.Josie Swenson is Kate's special friend whose family has been given a payment deadline of January 25 or lose their farm. Their plan to pay off the debt by selling a valuable ring suddenly ends when the ring is discovered to be missing. Who took it? Can it be found in time?And who's been sneaking into the Nordstrom barn at night and taking Wildfire out for a ride? Could it be the same person who stole the ring?SHADOWY FIGURES LURK ABOUT.WHAT IS REAL AND WHAT IS ONLY IMAGINATION?

Literature & Fiction

Bt Bound

One choice will change Libby’s life forever.
Libby Norstad’s life has changed to anything but ordinary. In 1857, when she comes to live on the Christina, her father’s steamboat, Libby’s curiosity ensnares her in a mystery. What is the closely held secret of Caleb, the cabin boy who seems determined to make her life miserable? And how can Jordan, a fugitive slave, possibly reach safety and freedom?
The night is dark. As three men race to the riverfront, bloodhounds follow their tracks. Through her journey to compassion, will Libby become a freedom seeker? 
From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

Escape into the Night (Volume 1) (Freedom Seekers)

River North

Jordan escaped slavery once. Must he escape again?
Ashadowy figure lurks on the dark riverfront near the Christina. Libby is sure that it must be the cruel slave trader Riggs, who has vowed that no slave of his will ever escape alive. Does Riggs suspect that the runaway Jordan is hiding on her pa’s steamboat? Track Libby, Caleb, and Jordan in the second book of the Freedom Seeker’s series as they race to keep Jordon free from the clutches of slavery. 
Libby and Caleb scan the crowds of passengers bound for the Minnesota Territory. Has Riggs slipped by and boarded the Christina unnoticed? 
From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

Race for Freedom (Volume 2) (Freedom Seekers)

She failed her friend and risked his safety. Will Libby’s mistake destroy their mission?
The Christina steams south while Caleb and Jordan finalize their plans. But someone overhears Libby talking about the scheme—will they tell the authorities that Jordan is a runaway slave?
Sick at heart, Libby knows she has let down her friends. She risked Jordan's freedom, and she endangered the mission to rescue his family. Will Caleb and Jordan trust her to help in the Underground Railroad? 
Everything seems to be going against the rescue. Will they find a way to salvage the life-and-death mission? 
From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

Midnight Rescue (Volume 3) (Freedom Seekers)

Captain Norstad stood up to a swindler, but now he might lose the riverboat they all love.
“Sometimes there’s a cost for doing the right thing,” Captain Norstad stated. Will he and the other Freedom Seekers recover the stolen money before a double payment is due? 
When the Freedom Seekers learn that Micah Parker has escaped and is running for the Mississippi River, they leave the Christina and take up the search. They request the help of the Underground Railroad, but will they find Micah before the slave catchers? 
When God’s law and man’s law conflict, which will they choose to follow? 
From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

The Swindler's Treasure (Volume 4) (Freedom Seekers)

In a strange city, finding help might be a matter of life or death. Can the Freedom Seekers spot the eerie signal in time to secure their safety?
Jordan makes plans to travel to Chicago and turn over the gift to help fugitive slaves. But then a dangerous man escapes, and if he recognizes Libby, Jordan, and Peter, they will be in danger. 
When a disguise for Libby seems the only answer, it will require a sacrifice she isn't sure she's willing to make.
Will a life-threatening steamboat accident and Libby’s new willingness to forgive bring the breakthrough she needs?
From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

Mysterious Signal (Volume 5) (Freedom Seekers)

When winter draws near, how will the Christina escape the untimely, fast-approaching ice storm?
In the dark of night come the rapid strokes of the ship’s bell, dense fog, and the slap of paddlewheels against water—and then the whistle screams a warning. A steamboat’s coming too fast, too close. Run!
Out of the darkness and danger come the piercing notes of a gifted fiddler. His face seems to hold a secret. What is the fiddler’s challenge for the Freedom Seekers of every place and time?
How will the Freedom Seekers answer Captain Norstad’s questions: “What is most important to you? What do you really want?” 
From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

The Fiddler's Secret (Volume 6) (Freedom Seekers)

Since 1887, Detroit's Eastern Market, the largest open-air market of its kind in the United States, has been home to an amazing community of farmers, merchants, and food lovers. Specialty shops, bakeries, spice companies, meat and poultry markets, restaurants, jazz cafés, old-time saloons, produce firms, gourmet shops, and cold-storage warehouses cover Eastern Market's three square miles. Its many streets and vendors reflect the varied cultures and ethnicities that have shaped the city of Detroit.
 In this third edition of Detroit's Eastern Market, authors Lois Johnson and Margaret Thomas recount the history of the market with additional stories and personal accounts of families who have worked and shopped there for as many as four generations. The authors have updated store information and added new restaurants and businesses to their original listings, reflecting the changes and additions that have taken place in Eastern Market since the previous edition in 2005. Richly illustrated with all new photos, Detroit's Eastern Market features more than a hundred pages of delightful recipes (including 17 new ones) from market retailers, farmers, chefs, and customers.

Detroit's Eastern Market: A Farmers Market Shopping and Cooking Guide (Painted Turtle Press)

Thomas, Margaret

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wayne State University Press

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