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Jerry Muskrat
One of Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. There are 32 titles available. These books are good reading for children, and adults will also enjoy them! They may be ordered individually, or the full set may be purchased at a discount. This book has 90 pages. Paper.
Jessica’s First Prayer and Jessica’s Mother
This sad story begins in nineteenth century London, where poverty-stricken children had to fend for themselves. Jessica had no father or mother. Daniel, a coffee vendor, showed her a little kindness and offered her food once a week. Then Jessica became very ill. Will someone love her and give her a home? 123 pages; paper.
Jim Elliot: One Great Purpose
Jim Elliot and his fellow missionaries were focused on taking the Gospel to the Auca Indians in Ecuador, no matter the cost! In the end, it cost their lives. Read this book to learn the back story of the man at the center of this well-known missionary tale. 189 pages; paperback.
Jimmy Skunk
One of Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. There are 32 titles available. These books are good reading for children, and adults will also enjoy them! They may be ordered individually, or the full set may be purchased at a discount. This book has 87 pages. Paper; Dover Publications.
Joanna’s Journey
Rebecca Martin. A journey from Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to Fairfield County, Ohio, would take a matter of hours today. But for Joanna Huber and her family, moving to the western frontier in 1803, this would be a long trip full of danger and adventure. Along the way ten-year-old Joanna learns about the journey of faith, where God’s love is the guiding light as we travel through life. For ages 8 and older. 168 pages; paper.
Johann Gutenberg and the Wonderful Secret
This true story happens in 1450 in the city of Mainz, Germany. Johann Gutenberg has a secret that will change the world! The story of the invention of the first printing press comes alive in this book for young children. 48 pages; hardcover.
Johnny Appleseed
David Collins; middle. Young John was restless. By 1792, when he turned eighteen, his feet were itching for travel. His father handed him a parting gift and said, “As long as you carry God’s Word, your path will always be straight.” Although Johnny headed west, the roads he took weren’t always straight. In his knapsack he carried his Bible and as many apple seeds as he could stuff in. The only roots he knew were those he planted for others-the rich, growing roots of seedling apple trees. This is the biography of Johnny Appleseed. 150 pages; paperback.
Johnny Chuck
One of Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. There are 32 titles available. These books are good reading for children, and adults will also enjoy them! They may be ordered individually, or the full set may be purchased at a discount. This book has 88 pages. Paper.
Journey Through the Ark Encounter
This book is an overview of the Ark Encounter exhibit in Williamstown, Kentucky. It will be of interest to people who have been there or are planning to go soon. This well-illustrated book shows how it could have been during the time of Noah, the flood, and the ark as recorded in the book of Genesis. 96 pages; hardcover.
Jube, the Story of a Trapper’s Dog
Felix was the most experienced wolf trapper around, but Old Rip was a huge, mean wolf that always outwitted his attempts to trap her. But things changed with the coming of a gray pup who became a great wolf dog. Read this story full of their adventures together out on the range, the fight with a bull, and the great battle when the big wolf and the big dog finally met. 187 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There is inappropriate language on pp. 141 and 157.
Kalak of the Ice
This is the story of Kalak, the great polar bear whose domain lay north of the Arctic Circle. Through the dramatic saga of a polar bear’s life, the author presents an unforgettable picture of the land of bear and seal, whale and walrus, and the men who live among them. Paperback; 201 pages.
Katy’s New Horizons
Twelve-year-old Katy grows up in the years after World War II. Her new horizons begin with a move to a new farm in a distant locality. While most of her life is ordinary, circumstances arrive that demand all the resources she has and more! Her inner horizons need to expand far beyond her capability. Can Katy rise to the challenge? Ages 9-14; 164 pages; paperback.
Katy’s New Relations
Katy, now thirteen, finds that life brings changes. Some are anticipated and some are dreaded. “But really, why do the cousins from the United States have to move here? They are such a big family, and their clothes are so strange. What will my friends think?” Katy’s thoughts are not charitable. But then God speaks, and Katy finds a freedom she hardly thought possible. This book is a sequel to Katy’s New Horizons. Ages 9-14; 183 pages; paper
Kavik the Wolf Dog
When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he’s shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal’s eyes says he is not ready to die. It turns out that Kavik is a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery. When his rightful owner finds out Kavik is alive, he wants the dog back. But Kavik has other ideas. 192 pages; paper.
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie
Teenager Abbie Burgess lives on Matinicus Rock with her family. Her father, Captain Burgess, is the lighthouse keeper on this small island miles out from the mainland. In January 1856, Captain Burgess sails to the mainland for supplies. Abbie has helped care for the lights, but now she must do it all by herself. A storm blows in and prevents Captain Burgess from returning. For four long weeks, Abbie and her sisters care for their invalid mother, and Abbie stays true to her commitment and keeps the lights burning. 40 pages; paperback.
Kernels of Hope: Little Mary’s Journey to Canada
“How will I take the wheat along with us?” Papa wondered. Susannah worried about how to take her doll. This book tells the story of the Mennonnite migration from Russia to Canada in the 1880s. Join Susannah and her family as they travel to a new land and start over in a new home. 34 pages; hardcover.