Welcome Stranger (Paperback)

A troubled Beany believes that she is a coward. After failing to help Miggs prevent a horse from throwing her, Beany unites with one of Andy's Marine friends, Tony Lombard, who is also deeply troubled. Each believing that he or she is of weak, cowardly character, they are drawn together in mutual misery. Will their unification be broken if circumstances change?

Lenora Mattingly Weber was born in Dawn, Missouri, later homesteaded to Colorado. Her well-loved stories for girls reflect her experiences with her own family. Lenora Mattingly Weber wrote books and short stories for over 40 years. She is best known for her Beany Malone series and Katie Rose/Stacy Belford books. Beyond these series, Mrs. Weber wrote ten non-series books which are also captivating to readers of all ages. As the mother of six children and as a grandmother, she was well qualified to write of family life. Mrs. Weber enjoyed horseback riding, swimming, cooking, but her first love was writing.