Books like Raising Sweetness (Sweetness #2) by Diane Stanley
In *Raising Sweetness*, the beloved heroine Sweetness returns to a town where the kind sheriff’s attempts to unite the orphaned children have stalled. Urging the sheriff to find love, Sweetness and her ragtag companions race to decode a mysterious letter that could change their fortunes, all while navigating the challenges of literacy, community, and humor in a vibrant Western setting.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Diane Stanley
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