We are all faced with making decisions each day of our lives. Choosing to do the right thing may not always be easy, but choosing the wrong thing can lead to big trouble. Sometimes we have no idea how to decide. The good news is, God will guide us and tell our hearts what to do. One thing is for sure, it always feels right to treat others kindly.
“I love the power and subtlety of The Dill-emma of Pickelton. With humor and heart, it shows children how to navigate the sometimes-scary world of online and social media while reminding us all that kindness should always lead the way.” —Amanda Cumbo, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA “The Dill-ema of Pickleton is a fun, clever, and relevant story that "hits you right there!" As a parent and middle school teacher, I can clearly see all the uplifting messages we try to teach our children for this world. Delight in diversity, compassion in conflict, security in imperfections, and peace within redemption; it's all in the dining hall. Don't just read it. Please share it with your friends and family! —John Wilson, middle school social studies teacher
The Dill-ema of Pickleton
“Bucleigh Newton Kernodle paints a vivid picture of a day in the life of a Middle Schooler and the pressures that arise minute by minute. This is a great read for all ages!” —Gina Lister, middle school math teacher
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The Dill-emma of Pickleton by Bucleigh Newton Kernodle copyright ©2026 Bucleigh Newton Kernodle All rights reserved. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents, except where noted otherwise, are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any other resemblance to actual people, places or events is entirely coincidental. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any other form or for any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording or any information storage system, without written permission from Headline Books. To order additional copies of this book, or for book publishing information, or to contact the author: Headline Kids P. O. Box 52 Terra Alta, WV 26764 mybook@headlinebooks.com www.HeadlineBooks.com Published by Headline Books Headline Kids is an imprint of Headline Books ISBN-13: 9781958914878 Library of Congress Number on file with the Library of Congress
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“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32
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