WritingWithWandy Collection

Jollie Ollie

From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Big Mean Eugene

So far, this huge bully has yet to outgrow his meanness. Maybe that's because he hasn't met Jesus.

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Chef Al Denté

Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Chef Al Denté

Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?

Clementine Grove

Clementine juggles school and church with her late-afternoon job at the family citrus orchard.

Courtney Palmer

She's a star on the hardwood and a hands-down favorite to win this year's MVP award. She doesn't play on Friday nights or Sabbaths, but Courtney considers it a privilege to honor God and His special day.

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Duncan Hooper

Spectacular slam-dunks frequently make him the center of attention.

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Elbert Feinstein

A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

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