3 book series by Arthur Yeomans

The Bobtails series is set in 1889 Vermont and revolves around a set of orphans, adopted by their widowed aunt, coming to terms with their father’s death, adjusting to life in their new family, learning new responsibilities, and making new friends. In this installment, their cousins visit, and everyone learns a lot about farming, horse breeding, sermonizing, and living together. The Bobtails series teaches lessons about responsibility, duty, difficult obedience, and, above all, trusting God through difficult circumstances.

Book 1: The Bobtails Meet the Preacher's Kid

Robert was determined to do his best and make his dead father proud. Esther put her grief aside to take care of her little sister. Roger didn’t believe his parents were dead, and was just going to have fun until they came back. Ruth was confused and lost. But Aunt Grace had set her mind to providing the best possible home for her orphaned niblings; and Aunt Grace always did what she set her mind on.

Book 2: The Bobtails and the Cousins

Now that the adoption is final, and the addition complete, the Bobtails are settling into their new house and family. But Aunt Grace writes to her brothers and says they need to come for a visit. Not all of the cousins are thrilled to come and spend time on a dairy farm, however. And they certainly get more than they expected!

Book 3: The Bobtails Go To France

The Bobtails are just starting to settle down with their new mother, new father, new farm, and new friend ... when their new mother gets a telegram, from France! Soon the whole family is off on trains and boats, staying in hotels, hostels, and boarding houses, on their way to visit their cousins in France and get some cheese!

All books paperback. 862 pages total.