TZ's Return to the Garden

By Karen Henderson

TZ, escorted by Paislee and Olive, anxiously awaits permission from the Gates of Wisdom and Freedom to enter the yard. He and his friends hope that they are not too late and that the Spaghetti Moss Zombie has not taken complete control of all that live there.

Follow along as TZ discovers what has happened to his old friends, the gnomes, and to his family, and that help can come from some unexpected places.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 15, 2022
• ISBN: 9798886446166

Karen Henderson

Karen Henderson is retired. She began carving in 1998 and enjoys a variety of types of carving, such as caricatures, bark, and especially spoons. She teaches carving and enjoys sharing her ideas with other woodcarvers at a weekly gathering of carvers during the winter. Karen lives in St. Francis, Minnesota.

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TZ's Return to the Garden

Karen Henderson

ISBN 979-8-88644-615-9 (Paperback)

ISBN 979-8-88644-616-6 (Digital)

Copyright © 2022 Karen Henderson

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Table of Contents

The Announcement

Arrival

Messenger

Hideout

Gnomes and Fairies

The Great Owl

Ground Breaking Discovery

At the Gates

Mistaken Report

Mystery Solved

Spiders and Things That Go Screech

Defending the Borders

Capture

Defender Down

The Battle Rages

Cleanup

The Commission

About the Author

A Tale of a Tomato Zombie

TZ's Return to the Garden

Karen Henderson

Book 3

The Announcement

It had already been a busy night and now this, thought Board #4 as he stared down a stray dog that was attempting to enter the yard. Board #4 had been watching as the dog had crossed from the far side of the road and now stood before the gate nervously sniffing the air.

Board #4 rousted his brothers Board #5 and Board #6, and together, they shook the gate so hard that it nearly broke one of the hinges. The sudden sound of squeaky hinges frightened the dog away, and the boards settled back down. Board #5 and Board #6 grumbled at having been wakened, but they knew that they would willingly do it all over again should the need arrive. However, the need seemed to be happening far too often lately.

There were still several hours before Board #4's watch would be over for the night. He hoped there would be no more visitors. Just then, he felt something crawl across his face. There were times when Board #4 wished that he had hands to swat things away, and this was one of them.

How are you this evening? chirped a katydid.

Fine, replied Board #4.

What did the dog want? asked the katydid.

I don't know. But no matter, it's gone now, said Board #4.

I was just wondering if it had come because it had heard about TZ, or if maybe it was sent here by the Spaghetti Moss Zombie.

Everyone has heard about TZ. That's old news, replied Board #4. TZ left long ago.

Yes, but he's coming back. And he isn't coming alone, said the katydid. Haven't you heard?

Heard what? demanded Board #4.

That TZ is returning and that he is bringing help, chirped the katydid.

How do you know this? demanded Board #4. Who has told you?

It's on the wind. My kind have seen his travels from afar, and have sung of his deeds. TZ's return will soon be upon us. Now excuse me, but I must be off. I wish you good night.

"No, wait! Tell us what you know," demanded Board