A Recipe for Friendship

Sophie Swarner, 8 years old, 1935, Carlisle, PA. That’s what’s engraved on the base of the old typewriter Laura finds in her attic. But what does it mean? Join Laura on her magical adventures back in time through Carlisle, Pennsylvania, during the Great Depression, as she rides the Holly Trolley, goes to the Holly Amusement Park, visits the Swarner Farm, meets a sweet Golden Retriever, and makes a friend to last forever. A Recipe for Friendship is a charming historical fiction novel of two girls living decades apart, how they magically meet, and the adventures they share. The book contains many accurately researched historical elements from the Great Depression, told through a young girl’s perspective, making it a delightfully educational read for all ages.