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Josephine’s Defiance
Samantha is haunted by vivid dreams - flashes of a stately antebellum house, the whispered name “Josephine” on the wind. She feels an unexplainable pull, as if she belongs in the past more than the present.
When Samantha discovers the house from her dreams is now a bed and breakfast, she seeks answers. There she meets the elderly owner and her handsome grandson, stumbles upon a worn and familiar corn husk doll, and suffers a fall that unlocks the unbelievable truth - she is the reincarnation of Josephine, a young woman torn between the beliefs of her slave-holding family and her bond with Benjamin, a slave.
As Samantha’s memories of her former life flood back, she becomes Josephine again, living in the South on the brink of the Civil War. Forced to grapple with the harsh realities of slavery, Josephine must make an agonizing choice - remain loyal to her slaveholding family and their reprehensible traditions or her friend Benjamin, a young man enslaved by her family.
Samantha/Josephine’s enthralling journey through time leads her to confront the injustices of the past head-on. A powerful tale of courage, love, and moral reckoning amid one of the darkest chapters of America’s past.
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Delilah’s Adventure
For adopted pup Delilah, finding her new family is just the beginning of an amazing journey! At her forever home, she meets fun-loving friends Molly, the three-legged beagle, Shadow the adventurous cat, and Maggie the injured beagle in her purple wagon. This unique bunch welcomes Delilah by taking her on her very first adventure - to find a missing chicken!
Following a trail of feathers, Delilah and her new pals encounter friendly farm animals like pigs, horses, and cows. But when they finally locate the lost chicken, Helga, she’s cornered by a hungry fox! It’s up to Delilah to gather her courage to save the day.
Join Delilah and her special crew as they make an unbreakable bond and learn that love and acceptance can create an unforgettable forever home. An uplifting tale of friendship, perseverance, and finding your way, perfect for animal lovers ages 3-7.
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Adventure at the Pond
The forever friends are back in a water adventure! Delilah the adopted pup, three-legged beagle Molly, adventure-loving cat Shadow, and purple wagon-bound Maggie discover their beloved pond has been trashed. A mother duck’s duckling is tangled in string, a turtle is stuck in a plastic bag, and a frog’s tadpole is trapped in a bottle. Oh no!
There’s no time to waste! Suiting up in snorkeling gear, the spunky pals hop into Maggie’s transforming purple wagon, now a floatation device. They sail across the murky water to rescue the suffering pond creatures and clear away all the harmful litter.
With teamwork and determination, Delilah’s crew rises to the challenge. They’ll need quick thinking and sharp eyes to save the day once again! Join this courageous bunch as they learn the importance of caring for the environment and helping all their furry, feathery, and scaly friends in need.
An inspiring tale of kindness towards others and eco-consciousness for animal lovers and adventurers ages 3-7.
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Adventure at the Park
At the dog park, fun times turn rough when a pack of bullies led by dachshund Maddie targets the purple wagon crew - teasing Shadow for not being a dog, mocking Molly’s three legs, and ridiculing Maggie for her inability to walk. Maddie’s mean-spirited words upset the purple wagon crew, until innovative Maggie has an idea!
Headed to a nearby hill, Maggie’s purple wagon becomes a fun and daring ride! Maggie careens down the hill in the purple wagon having the time of her life! The crews joyful shrieks attract more four-legged friends seeking thrills on the wagon.
When a remorseful Maddie wishes she could join the fun, Maggie extends her paw, showing kindness and forgiveness to all. An uplifting tale of inclusivity for ages 3-7.
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Adventure in the Dark
When their friend Shadow goes missing after dark, Delilah, Molly, and Maggie’s bravery gets put to the test. Determined, Maggie rallies the group to venture into the inky night in search of their feline friend.
Spooky eyes glow in the darkness making hearts race - are those menacing eyes watching them? As they close in, the eyes multiply into ten glowing peepers! Molly musters her courage to approach the shadowy beast, only to find an opossum…with adorable babies!
More frights await as the friends come face-to-face with a wise old owl, a stinky skunk, and cobwebbed corners haunted by creepy crawlies. With chilling yelps and stumbles galore, they race towards the hay bales guided by whispers of where Shadow was last seen.
Then, just as all seems lost-POUNCE! Shadow ambushes her friends. It turns out that Shadow was just enjoying the excitement of a nighttime escapade all along! A heart pounding tale of things that go bump in the night for animal lovers ages 3-7.
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