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Matthew Grady Loves His Enemy
A beautiful book to illustrate the concept of nonresistance to children. A young Mennonite minister and his wife show love to the villagers, and they invite the people to the small church where he preaches. But a priest from another church hates the minister. He has a plan to get him to leave. Read this book to see how God works and how love wins in the end. This story is based on true happenings. Preschool through age 10; 36 pages; hardcover.
Me & Nobbles
Bobby, the main character in this book, is raised without Mother or Father. His imaginary friend Nobbles, whom he talks to as a real person, is often his only comfort. This book tells the story of Bobby’s hard life with his nurse, his unlikely reunion with his earthly father, as well as Bobby’s friendship with his heavenly Father. 151 pages; paper.
Mennonites in Crisis
A historical novel based on experiences of Mennonite families during the Revolutionary War. The people and happenings are historically correct, but conversation and lifestyle description has been added to make the story flow. Copies of historical documents included. 143 pages; paperback.
Mik-Shrok
When Steve and Liz Bailey arrive in the Alaskan Territory to assist Peter, missionary to the Eskimos, they discover he is missing. Not knowing the country nor the language, they wonder how God will provide for them. The Eskimos are watching to see what the white man’s God will do. 133 pages; paper.
Missionary Stories with the Millers
Experience thrilling adventures as the Christian missionaries meet witch doctors, disease, drought, hate-filled guerillas, a Bible thief, and killer cats! Each one of these stories is based on an actual happening. Follow these missionaries as they respond to God’s call. 202 pages.
Moni The Goat Boy
Johanna Spyri; upper. Another delightful story by the author of Heidi. Moni is faced with a terrible decision. If he is honest his dearest goat, Meggy, will die. When he is dishonest and saves Meggy, his conscience is troubled. Learn how Moni regains his cheerful, happy spirit. This book brings to life the colorful characteristics of the common folk of the Swiss valleys. 211 pages; paper.
More About the Martins
This book continues the story of the happy Martin family. Here are stories about Christmas holidays, gifts to a poor family, Gerald’s conversion, Rose’s hospital stay, and trying to be kind to unruly neighbor children. Practical lessons in each chapter. Ages 8-12; 186 pages; paper.
More Stories to Appreciate
These fifteen stories are well-written and have been specifically selected to help students of literature appreciate a story. Selections include “The Millionaire and the Scrublady,” “The Beaded Belt,” “How Much Land Does a Man Need?,” and “The Broken Truce.” 236 pages; paper.
More Story Times with Grandma
Mary Elizabeth Yoder told many of these stories to her children as they were growing up. Stories about her children, stories from her own childhood, could-have-happened-stories, stories of good times and bad – all are about families and children and the important lessons they learned. 235 pages; paper.
Mrs. Monty and the Birds
Gus and Marcia Palmer are vacationing at a small lake cottage with their parents. The children are especially interested in the many different kinds of birds that nest at the lake. They befriend a lonely lady who lives next door. Mrs. Monty knows a lot about birds and their habits and shares her knowledge with Gus and Marcia. Many details about birdlife make this an educational book. 109 pages; paper.
Nobody’s Boy
This is a story of an “orphan” boy. When he is eight, he finds out that the woman he thought was his mother is not. He had been found abandoned as a baby, and had been kept with the hope of a fine reward when his rich family finds him. But the family needs money, and he is sold to a traveling entertainer. Follow his wandering life, sometimes so hopeful and sometimes so hopeless, to the surprising conclusion of the story. 237 pages; paper.
Nobody’s Girl
Thirteen-year-old Perrine arrives in Paris with her sick mother. They want to get to her dead father’s relatives north of Paris before their money and health run out. However, the mother dies while still in the city, so Perrine journeys on alone. Even in her desperate poverty, she will not stoop to stealing but proves her truthfulness and loyalty at her new job. And in the end, her dying mother’s vision came true, for she had said, “I see my darling will be loved!” 220 pages; paper.
Ornament of Grace
Contains 20 stories for adolescent girls. You will read about girls just like you who are discovering a real-life way to find grace. Here you will find girls facing the challenges of pride, jealousy, gossip, and relationships. They also find blessings, humility, and joy. 138 pages; paperback.
Paradise Valley
Amish Frontier Series book 4. When education laws begin to make life difficult, some Amish fathers take a stand. Facing persecution, a decision is made to move to Mexico. Pioneering is not easy, and difficulties with the new government and some rebel soldiers are unexpected challenges. 187 pages; paper.
Paula the Waldensian
An interesting story of a family in Old France. Paula has been brought up to love the Lord Jesus and to read the Scriptures. Later, she is orphaned and moves into her cousins’ home where reading the Bible and religion is forbidden. Paula’s loving obedience, friendliness, and overflowing love for everyone she meets and wins the hearts of the family and others. 191 pages; paper.