Merry Hanson is on her guard when a suspicious looking pickup is spotted scouting her neighborhood. Why is the stranger so interested in Summerhill? Then at dusk the rusty old truck returns, and Merry overhears an argument that leaves her even more concerned. But by the time she rushes outside to investigate, the truck and its passengers have disappeared into the night. Haunted by what she has heard, Merry searches the area and discovers an abandoned baby girl! A note tucked inside her basket begs the finder to care for her. Merry is convinced the little girl is an answer to prayer, but can she persuade her parents to adopt baby Charity? Recommended for ages 11 to 14.
