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BJ Hoff

BJ Hoff

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BJ Hoff's bestselling historical novels continue tocross the boundaries of religion, language, and culture to capture aworldwide reading audience. Her books include such popular series as The Riverhaven Years, The Mountain Song Legacy, Song of Erin, American Anthem, and An Emerald Ballad. Hoff’sstories, although set in the past, are always relevant to the present.Whether her characters move about in small country towns ormetropolitan areas, reside in Amish settlements or in coal companyhouses, she creates communities where people can formrelationships, raise families, pursue their faith, and experience themountains and valleys of life. BJ and her husband make their home inOhio.

The Magic Word

The Magic Word

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;font-size:12pt;">Elisabeth was rude and selfish and demanding, and therefore had very few friends.<span>  </span>When she sent out invitations to her birthday party, no one accepted.<span>  </span>Her mother warned her that she needed to improve her manners and to try to get along with people.<span>  </span>She told Elisabeth that she needed to use the magic word “Please”.<span>  </span>So when Elisabeth went to school the next day, she thought of her mother’s advice, “What is the magic word?” and she started saying “Please” and also “Thank You”.<span>  </span>She tried to become more thoughtful of others, and discovered that she was a much happier person.<span>  </span>Imagine her pleasure when she returned home to find out that her new friends were all coming to her birthday party!</span><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;"></span></p><p></p>

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<div class="BooksComment"><p>“An eloquently told story that weaves history, music, faith, and intrigue…an absolute pleasure.”<br />—<strong><em>Christian Retailing</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><br /></em></strong>“The story gently unfolds with intriguing characters, and the sound of music, which Hoff manages to make fly off the pages with her glorious and passionate descriptions.”<br />—<strong><em>Christian Library Journal</em></strong></p></div>