56 South Oak St.

By Hana Haatainen-Caye

.This collection of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry is heartwarming, inspirational and, at times, humorous. One surprise phone call leads to a long-awaited reunion while another supernaturally signals a safe homecoming. Find out how love works out the second time around for two different couples. See how a child leads a family to understand the value of giving at Christmas. Wonder at the mystery of a dog named Red and smile at the antics of family pets - especially a pretty blue parakeet named Pikkulintu in 1960's Finnish Harlem. Read about a chance encounter at a bus stop and a meeting in a grocery store between a woman and a WWII hero.
Peppered throughout the book is poetry penned as the author encounters both life and wildlife in her own backyard. This anthology has a little bit of something for everyone. And when you're done reading, there is plenty of space for writing your own stories and poems following author-guided prompts designed to bring out your personal creativity. Reading and writing. It all began for the author at a small kitchen table at 56 South Oak St. Where will it begin for you?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYXRBS4N
• ISBN13: 9798253570296
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"