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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.
Little Prairie Girl Growing Up
Book 2 of Little Prairie Girl Series. This book continues the true story of Clara Durksen. Almost a teenager now, Clara wonders about her future. Life has so many problems! How will they make a living? If they move, where to? Will she find a friend at the new school? But Father has an unshakeable faith no matter what. And Clara is slowly learning about God’s care for her. A recipe for traditional Russian Mennonite food follows each chapter. 115 pages; paper.
Looking for Home (Beyond the Orphan Train Book 1)
Beyond the Orphan Train Series, book 1. With their mama dead and their papa gone, there is no way the nine Cooper children can keep their family together. The four young ones must go to an orphanage. Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will settle in at the Briarlane Children’s Home where there’s plenty to eat, plenty of work, and, it seems to Ethan, plenty of talk about a God who cares about every detail of their lives. Whatever the threat, Ethan is ready to do battle to protect his family. Ages 9-14; 175 pages; paper.
Lost Gip
Little Gipsy is Sandy’s adored baby sister. Left to themselves, Sandy and Gip become inseparable, until the day little Gip is lost. Sandy’s searches all over London are fruitless. He meets lame Johnny Shafto, who befriends him, gives him a home, and helps him search for his sister. Will they ever find lost Gip? 121 pages; paper.
Lost in the Barrens
Farley Mowat. When Awasin and Jamie’s canoe is destroyed by the rapids, they must face the wilderness with no food and no hope of rescue. To survive, they build an igloo, battle a grizzly bear, track several wolves, and slaughter caribou for food and clothing. The two lost huskies they tame bring companionship and possibly a way home from their dangerous adventure. 192 pages; paperback; Bantam Books.
Louis Pasteur
Too often scientists build their theories upon wild speculation or unfounded assumptions. Many new ideas turn out to be dead ends. They neither advance science nor improve daily life. Can science really change the world? Yes, indeed. The scientific discoveries of Louis Pasteur, a Frenchman who lived in the 1800s, have made a difference. This book traces in exciting detail the events in the life of Louis Pasteur. Learn about his early life as the son of an obscure country tanner. Experience his years of struggle as an unknown scientist. Enjoy his triumph as one of the world’s most celebrated heroes. Paperback.
Marcher sur le chemin du Seigneur
(Walking the Lord’s Highway, French version) This Bible study book contains eighteen lessons for intermediates designed to help the students understand that Christian life is a highway through this world. The lessons cover topics such as accepting yourself, respecting others, working willingly, fleeing youthful lusts, being committed, recognizing pride, faith, the fear of God, and more. Each lesson contains exercises and discussion questions. 54 pages; paper.
Martinko
The story of a Slovak boy, who had been orphaned and then raised by the mayor’s wife. When Martinko was eleven, the mayor’s wife died and he went to live with the parish shepherd. Martinko became a shepherd. This was not without hardship, sadness, and adventure. 96 pages; paper.
Mary Remembers
The story of Mary, a little Mennonite girl who moved with her family to Mexico in 1922. They were one of approximately 8,000 Old Colony Mennonite families who emigrated from Manitoba to Chihuahua, Mexico, during the 1920s to preserve their language and culture. Together with Mary, experience the joys and terrors of her childhood in Mexico. Her true story, written by her daughter-in-law. 112 pages; paper.
Mary, Girl from Friedensruh
This is a continuation of the true story of Mary Friesen from Fort Vermilion, Alberta. In Mary Remembers we read about life in Mexico. Now, in this book, we learn about her life in Canada: English school, blizzards, accidents, and an assortment of visitors. An interesting story. 257 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.
Michael Faraday, Father of Electronics
Charles Ludwig; middle/upper. Michael Faraday only attended school a year or two in his entire life. Faraday never learned to spell or punctuate, but he was the father of the electric motor, the transformer, and the generator. He discovered benzene, improved steel alloys, and was the first to turn chlorine into a liquid. Even England’s royal family attended his science lectures and sat spellbound as he explained his discoveries and experiments. 208 pages; paperback.
Midnight Rescue
Freedom Seekers series, book 3. Long ago Jordan’s parents named him in the belief that one day he would lead his people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land of freedom. Now Jordan, as a newly escaped fugitive, plans how to rescue his mother, two sisters, and a brother from slavery. But has an escaped convict crept aboard the steamboat Christina? Did he overhear Libby’s talk with Caleb; her giving away of a life-or-death secret? 247 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.