Many changes have been happening in Ruth’s home. Mother has not been herself the last few weeks, and Grandmother’s arrival has brought changes that puzzle Ruth. Even Mittens, Ruth’s cat, has been acting strangely. Read to discover the surprises Ruth finds at the red brick house. The buildings of CrossRoads, known formally as Valley Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center (VBMHC) in Harrisonburg, Va., provide the setting for the stories of the children in The CrossRoads Stories. These stories reflect the life and customs of people who lived in similar communities throughout the United States in the 1800s. Also read Book 2 in the series A Pet for Levi (item #4068), Book 3 A Friend for Samuel (item #4159), and Book 4 A Patch for Emma (item #4274). For ages 5-8. (32pp. color illus. Author, 2014.)