The Barn That Crowed

About the Book


Annabelle grew up in New Richmond, Indiana, a small village of less than 500 residents. Roosters in the upstairs window of an unpainted barn (the Oswalt barn) by a pond, allowed her imagination to go wild.


Anne Davey Koomans, with the help of Amanda and Joyce, will teach you what you can hear, what you can see, what you can learn, and what you can imagine, in a Barn that Crows.


Come follow Amanda Martin, her best friend Joyce and their siblings and friends in a small town following World War Two. Enjoy as the girls discover their inner sleuthing abilities as they help solve crimes and face their fears in the many adventures that they experience!




BOOK REVIEWS


“An enriching children's story that takes the reader back in time to 1946. Although best suited for children and young teenagers, anyone would enjoy such a humble tale. The Barn That Crowed is full of important lessons that every young person has to learn, along with a nostalgic view of a fictitious town in Indiana, America.”


— Camille St. Clair




“I enjoyed this book so much! As a grandmother now, I went back in time to when I was a child, roaming the fields and creeks, exploring. Those times are gone for me, but it's enjoyable as I remember times such as this. I'm sure children everywhere will enjoy reading this book, and using their imagination to a time where they're free to roam.”


-Lois Hettinger




“A great story, the characters really come to life. This book is unique in several interesting ways.”


-Sara Emma Pineiros, age 12




“This is a good book. I found it not only to be fun, but educational. I'd like to see teachers in many classes, especially the 6th and 7th grades to have their students read and give reports of what they learned in it. I learned many things.”


— Ellen Copeland — 3 children, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren