Addy, Ty, Jenny and Shaun, the Grace Notes children's quartet, are always up to something, something good that is When a young boy is injured in a hayride accident, the musicians go undercover as The Good Deed Crew and plot a plan of kindness for his family. Can the friends keep the pumpkin surprise a secret? Or will their cover be blown?

A breath of fresh air in a world of self-focus, the Grace Notes children's series sets a new example of humility for kids today. While performing music as Grace Notes-a successful traveling children's string quartet-the four young players encounter crazy fiascos and discover the needs of families around them. Under the secret name of The Good Deed Crew and with the help of Addy and Jenny's Grammy E, the kids go out of their way to fill those needs, serving and loving those in their hometown of Tigothee Falls, set in the foothills of Colorado's Rocky Mountains.

Readers who enjoy mystery, adventure, stories of faith, wholesome family read-alouds, and positive faith values will love this series.

Hand this series to your kids with confidence. It's well-written. It's fun. It's wholesome. It teaches biblical truths. And with its musical details, there is an educational component as well. You'll finish each book wishing you had your own Grammy E to run down the road to for tea, treats and encouragement. And Grammy E is generous enough to share one of her recipes with her readers at the end of every book. Mmm.

Author Kendra Parks' classical music training as a violinist and music teacher shows in her writing. This series does not shy away from a character whispering a prayer and has references to the childrens' Christian faith. You'll be giggling one moment and saying "Amen " the next.

The Good Deed Crew and the Pumpkin Surprise is the perfect fall book to enjoy with a cup of cider and a pumpkin muffin