Patricia St. John Children's Series

At the beginning of my teen years, I read several books that forever left an impression on me. One particular series of books that I loved were written by Patricia St. John. There are five books in this series: Star of Light, Treasures of the Snow, The Tanglewoods' Secret, The Secret at Pheasant Cottage, and Rainbow Garden.  Each book draws you in right away, not because they are exciting but because the children in each story capture your heart.  The children of the stories go through growth and struggle, and through it they are brought to know the Savior Who loves them.  I loved the settings of these books.  They have distinctly timeless feel to them that I've rarely experienced in stories.  These are wonderful books to read aloud as a family or for children to read on their own. I would recommend them for ages 8-10 if read aloud or 11-14 as silent readers.