As the stock market crashes in October of 1929, Oliver fears for his job at the silk mill. When his nightmare comes true and the mill shuts down, Oliver is hesitant to allow his wife, Estella, to take a job at the local coffee shop. When he finally gives in, with tragic results, Oliver and his children struggle to survive as the Great Depression takes it grip on the country. PEANUT BUTTER FOR CUPCAKES is the true story of the Nordmark children. Their father Oliver is the subject of the author's first books, FLY LITTLE BIRD, FLY! and BEYOND THE ORPHAN TRAIN. Find out what lies ahead for May, Bud, Oliver Jr., Margaret, Jim and Benny as they learn their life lessons from a father who never had a parent of his own. Life with Oliver is full of fun and adventure one moment but marked with poverty and abandonment the next. A story that will leave you with a deeper understanding of what life was like during the 1930's and how "boys will be boys" even in the hardest of times!

 

 

    
   Delaware mother of three who has worked in many fields including foreign exchange, social services, and business. My first two books, FLY LITTLE BIRD, FLY! and BEYOND THE ORPHAN TRAIN are the true life adventures of my grandfather, Oliver Nordmark. Orphaned at age 6, sent west on the Orphan Train at 8, Oliver struck out on his own at age 15. Written for ages 8 and up, these adventure filled, coming of age stories are being well received by young & old alike. The third book, PEANUT BUTTER FOR CUPCAKES, A TRUE STORY FROM THE GREAT DEPRESSION, is the story of Oliver's journey through parenthood as he struggles to raise six small children during the Depression after the unexpected and tragic death of his young wife. Read about the adventures and pranks of Oliver's sons as they teach us that "boys will be boys" even in the hardest of times!

    

2009 Awards

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