A Soldier’s Children

At the tender age of fourteen, Jennifer shoulders the full responsibility of running a household and caring for her seven-year-old sister. It’s bad enough that their father is lost at war in Afghanistan, but troubles multiply when their so-called mother abandons them for another man. Hardships and struggles are constant companions. Family is whatever Jennifer can make it. That’s the way the cards have been dealt, and that’s the way she’ll play them.
This strong young girl meets every obstacle head-on, while never losing hope for a better tomorrow.

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What Reviewers are saying:

This short story builds quickly and takes you to a surprising ending that allows you the time to take the breath you lost in the beginning. I recommend this story to any young adult and beyond. Another good one by Jan Sikes.

Although this is a short read, the ending is guaranteed to leave you with a smile and plenty of warm fuzzies. Most enjoyable!

This was such a great short story. It is unfathomable to me that mothers can abandon their children, but I know it happens. The author did a great job in making me feel as if I were the older sister. I felt the panic, fear, and hopelessness that Jennifer felt when her younger sister went missing. She was lucky to work for a compassionate boss. The ending was wonderful and heartfelt, which I was grateful for because I was worried that the ending would hurt my heart. Instead, it lifted it. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who enjoys a little bit of suspense with a happy ending.

Powerfully moving! Jan Sikes does a great job of bringing her characters to life in such a way, they become your neighbors; people who you want to know more about.

Jan Sikes