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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 – The Little Rose From Ukraine
One hundred fifty years ago, five-year-old Katy Mueller lived with her family in a small village in Ukraine, surrounded by uncles, aunts, and cousins. But the Russian government made sudden changes, taking away religious freedoms. This compelled these families to seek a new home in the Dakota Territory of the United States. This book tells that story, at a level school children can understand. 179 pages; paperback.
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.
Larry
Grandma Riley is kind but spunky for her age, and she knows about almost everything that has happened in the town since it began. She really is Larry’s great-grandma. Freckle-faced Larry and his best friend, Chesty, who is descended from the Osage and the Creeks, love Grandma Riley. But when she loans them part of her prized arrowhead collection for a school project things quickly get a little too exciting. Ages 8-12; 127 pages; paper.
Leaving Russia: The Journey to Canada
In the 1870s, a group of Mennonites arrive in Manitoba after a long journey. They had sailed over the Atlantic Ocean and along several rivers and then travelled across land by wagon train. The Mennonites are welcomed by the Canadian government because they were known to be great farmers. 80 pages; paperback.
Lena of Terre Hill
Pennsylvania Girl Series #1. In 1926, Lena is an eleven-year-old girl growing up on her family’s farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Read about her worries about whether people like her or if they will makes ends meet. See how Pop handled the squatters on the “back forty.” 126 pages; paperback; Mastof Press.
Life in a Fishing Community
Hélène Boudreau; lower/middle. With beautiful pictures and clear text, this book helps children understand what it is like to live and work in a fishing town on the seacoast. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Life in a Mining Community
Natalie Hyde; lower/middle. Children will enjoy learning about mining and the type of communities that form in a mining area. Colorful illustrations. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Lightfoot the Deer
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.
Lilac Lady
This book follows At the Little Brown House and continues the ad-ventures of Peace Greenfield and her sisters. Under the firm guidance of Grandpa Campbell, Peace becomes more mature, although there is enough of the “old” Peace to keep the story interesting. Her dear friend, the Lilac Lady, finds healing of soul and spirit as Peace spreads sunshine and happiness by doing what “just comes of itself.” 204 pages; paper.
Lion Hound
Set in the wild rimrock country of Arizona, this gripping tale will thrill boys of any age. Johnny Torrington and his grandfather, together with the finest lion hound pack around, are on the track of a vicious mountain lion that has killed men and hates men and dogs with a passion. But one of the hounds has just as strong an instinct to pursue this beast and extract vengeance with a fight to the death. Ages 9-14; 216 pages; paper. Proofreader’s note: There are a few instances of inappropriate language on pp. 16, 66, 98, 110, and 167.
Little Faith, the Child of the Toy Stall
Mrs. O. F. Walton. Faith, a young orphan girl, is taken in by a Christian family. When Faith’s adoptive mother dies, cruel Mrs. Gubbins moves in to help Father care for the children. Despite Father’s love, Faith is distraught by Mrs. Gubbins’ constant abuse and leaves home. When she turns to Jesus for help, she finds her prayers answered in an unusual way. But, upon returning to find her father, she discovers that he and the family have disappeared. Will she ever find them again? 96 pages; paper.
Little Farm in the Ozarks
Going fishing for the first time, starting in a new school, saving the farmhouse from a fire-these are the elements of young Rose Wilder’s first year at Rocky Ridge Farm. She has moved there with her parents, Laura and Almanzo, to begin a new life in the Missouri Ozarks. Paperback.
Little House in Brookfield
The main character in this book is Caroline Quiner, the little girl who would grow up to be Ma Ingalls in the Little House books. Caroline is five years old and living with her family and widowed mother in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Times are hard without their father, but the family works together and pulls through the first year with courage and love. Paperback. Proofreader’s note: Some language may be objectionable.