Treasure Chest of Fun and Fact #7 [233]
In "Blessing of Objects," a quiet moment at the Skyline Lodge takes a mysterious turn when Dad Jannis discovers Mike and Teddy setting up a ham radio—just as snow begins to fall and Sally Jannis crashes into a ski lift tower, unconscious. Written by Max Pine and illustrated by Frank Borth, this 1957 story blends everyday family tension with an eerie, unexplained event, all rendered with a delicate touch. The cover by Paul Karch captures the snowy stillness that precedes the unexpected.
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Dad Jannis is upset when he walks into Mike and Teddy's room at the Skyline Lodge and unexpectedly finds them unpacking Mike's ham radio gear. He wants them all to go outside and enjoy skiing before it gets too dark. Sally Jannis follows her father down the slope, but has difficulty seeing through the falling snow and she crashes into a ski lift tower unconscious.
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