Mightywaybooks Presents: Kids and Kindness - Encouraging stories for children 8-13.

In Chapter 12, Uncle Gerald encouraged Alan to come with him to the baseball field and get his chance to pitch in a game. Alan wanted to believe he could, but still feared Jimmy Fishburn’s control over the other kids and hoped he wouldn’t be there. Alan was stunned when his uncle told him to go and get Jimmy if he didn’t show up. He explained that sometimes we must face situations in life that mak...

It surprised Jimmy and Alan to learn that as they were playing catch, Uncle Gerald was coaching the kids who were playing baseball at the field. Jimmy was angry and stormed out of Alan’s yard. Alan wanted to know if his uncle planned to go back the next day. Uncle Gerald said yes and Alan asked if he could go with him. Thinking Jimmy might be gone for good, Alan looked forward to playing with the...

Alan was surprised when he got home to find Jimmy Fishburn sitting at his patio table. Jimmy explained why he took so long to come back.  However, Alan wasn’t sure about accepting Jimmy’s excuse or whether to forgive him for what he thought could have been just another one of Jimmy’s mean tricks. For the first time, Jimmy called Alan by his name, and that made him remember what his mom said about...

As much as he hated liverwurst, Alan tried to swallow down his sandwich so he could get to Ms. Ginny's and meet her grandson. He was happy when Mom gave in and decided to let him go. When he got to Ms. Ginny's, Alan was shocked when she and her grandson James came downstairs. It was at that moment Alan realized Ms. Ginny didn't know her grandson the way Alan knew him.

Uncle Gerald had an idea. He wanted to coach little league baseball, and he wanted Alan to accompany him back to the field across the street. He knew those kids needed a coach and wondered whether they might want him to help them. Alan wasn’t thrilled about going back to the field and was glad he didn’t have to because his mom announced that Ms. Ginny had called and wanted Alan to come over and me...

In our last episode, Alan reluctantly agreed to go to the baseball field with Uncle Gerald. When they got there, things were looking up when the boys at the field agreed they could use a good pitcher, and Uncle Gerald assured them Alan was just the one they needed. However, when Jimmy Fishburn arrived and threatened to take his baseball equipment if Alan was allowed to play, the other boys followe...

Last week, Alan woke up to his uncle's voice urging him to start his day. Uncle Gerald was excited to go to the baseball field so he could see his nephew play. Alan didn’t want to tell him he was afraid to return to the field, and how he feared running into Jimmy Fishburn. Listening to Uncle Gerald, made Alan realize how much his uncle reminded him of his dad. Uncle Gerald wanted to see Alan p...

In our last episode, Alan was surprised to learn that his Uncle Gerald and Aunt Tammy were going to be their houseguests for the remainder of the summer. Alan felt uncomfortable because Uncle Gerald was his father’s identical twin brother, and his presence reminded him of the accident that took his father’s life. Uncle Gerald reveals his own love for baseball and is determined to see Alan get a ch...

Last week, Alan decided to take his mom’s advice and go over to the ball field. To his surprise, the boys had lost another baseball and were desperately trying to find it. After praying for God’s help, Alan located the prized baseball and for a moment was a hero. His popularity was short because when Jimmy Fishburn showed up and took the ball away from him, Alan found himself standing alone with n...

In Chapter 3, Alan’s mom refused to call his Aunt Gwen, so he finally had to accept that his cousin Hannah was not coming back to visit. Trying to take Alan’s mind off wondering why they hadn’t heard from Miss Ginny, his mom suggested he go over to the baseball field and introduce himself. She even said she would walk him over, but Alan protested and decided to go on his own while wondering if thi...

Last week we learned that Alan was concerned about his weight.  And while his mom encouraged him to try and make friends, Alan’s fear of a bully named Jimmy Fishburn was an important reason why he chose to stay in his yard and watch the game from his fence. Jimmy tormented him every chance he got. Once Alan realized he would have no one to talk to, he regretted not playing Hide and Seek with his y...

Alan Treadwell's cousin Hannah has been coming over every afternoon since the start of Summer. Unfortunately, she only wants to play Hide and Seek and Alan has had enough. His only interest is the baseball game going on across the street. Tired of being ignored, Hannah promises she is never coming back. On the one hand, Alan is glad she is gone, while on the other hand he realizes he now has n...

Alan Treadwell is overweight. More than anything he wants to play baseball with the neighborhood kids who meet at the field across the street. Unfortunately, there's someone standing in his way- a bully named Jimmy Fishburn. Will Alan ever get the courage to stand up to Jimmy, or will he spend the whole summer hiding behind the tall wooden fence where he feels safe?

In Chapter 9, Angie refused to let The Mustard Seeds help her figure out how to make up for disturbing Mr. Mitchell's classroom. However, Angie soon saw a way to make a difference. She began helping others in her school by greeting them, carrying books, opening doors, becoming a reading Buddy and helping a classmate organize her desk. When Mr. Mitchel noticed that Angie's good deeds were i...

Last week, Angie saw Mr. Mitchell enter the main office for his meeting with Principal Todd and secretly waited to see if the meeting went well. Morgan saw Angie and decided to stay with her until they got an answer. Once Angie got the courage to ask Mr. Mitchell if Principal Todd would let her go to the dance, she was surprised to find they had decided she would have to come up with a punishment...

In our last episode, Angie decided to take the Mustard Seeds' advice and give her teacher, Mr. Mitchell a sincere apology. Angie shared with him that she really did want to attend the dance and asked him if he would speak with Principal Todd. Mr. Mitchell saw every day as a beginning which offered everyone a new start, so he told Angie he would speak to Principal Todd. And even though Angie le...

Tara had an idea to help Angie and wanted to share it with the rest of the Mustard Seeds. Unfortunately, she was late to school and had missed everyone, so she would have to wait until the end of the day to tell them. After school, Sam had been delayed, so Tara still didn't get her chance to share. Once Angie admitted that she wanted to go to the dance, the girls told her she needed to start b...

In chapter 5, The Mustard Seeds were summoned to Principal Todd's office to hear her decision. However, as they waited to be called inside, Angie Waller emerged from having a meeting of her own with Mrs. Todd. The girls tried to be hopeful but saw the sad look on Angie's face and concluded their principal had said she was not going to change her mind about letting Angie go to the dance. To...

In our last episode, The Mustard Seeds were pleased to find that their meeting with Principal Todd was going to happen. Once they were summoned to her office, they realized they didn't know what to say. The girls were put at ease when Sam sugested they tell Mrs. Todd the truth. Principal Todd listened as the Mustard Seeds shared what they believed was Angie's reason for not wanting to atte...

In our last episode, The Mustard Seeds were pleased to find that their meeting with Principal Todd was going to happen. Once they were summoned to her office, they realized they didn't know what to say. The girls were put at ease when Sam suggested they tell Mrs. Todd the truth. Principal Todd listened as the Mustard Seeds shared what they believed was Angie's reason for not wanting to att...

In Chapter 3, Morgan's mom agreed to set up an appointment with Principal Todd for the Mustard Seeds. They hoped they could change her decision about not letting Angie attend the Father/Daughter Dance. The girls believed if they shared the real reason Angie misbehaved, Principal Todd would surely give her another chance.

The girls wanted to help Angie and Tara tried very hard to cheer her up. Nothing seemed to put Angie in a better mood. They all agreed the Father/Daughter Dance wouldn't be the same if Angie couldn't attend. The Mustard Seeds decided they would try to change Principal Todd's mind and hoped she would change her decision and let Angie go to the dance. They knew getting in to see Mrs. Tod...

In Chapter 1, Clover Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Todd announced the school's 5th grade Father/Daughter Dance. It was a "big announcement", and the girls are excited, but feel the need to help Angie, who for some reason will not be allowed to attend. They remind one another that they are The Mustard Seeds and agree that it's time to do another good deed.

The girls of The Mustard Seeds club have found themselves right in the middle of a need to do another good deed. The students are excited because the Clover Elementary School has announced the Father/Daughter Dance for fifth grade girls. Unfortunately, Angie Waller has been told she cannot attend. Angie's friends, The Mustard Seeds are determined to find a way for her to go to the dance. In bo...

In our last episode, Jeremiah wanted to ask Mr. Kennedy to let him run, but he didn't think it was the right thing to do. Mr. Kennedy and the boys were shocked to find out that Mike wouldn't be able to run on Saturday due to a skateboarding accident. So George and P.J. suggested that Jeremiah run in Mike's place. Jeremiah was surprised and happy when Ronnie, who had not been very nice,...