
Shepherd of the Highlands
A story from Scotland based on a song, “Two Little Children.” James, the father, gave his life as a captain at sea. Before too long, Noreen, mother of two little children, became sick and passed away. The neglected children, searching for someone to care for them, died one winter night on the steps of a church. 158 pages; paper.

Silver
He was a beautiful sight, the pure white colt with long, silver mane and tail streaming in the wind. He could run faster than all the other colts in the wild herd. Charlie Barr was determined to have the wild colt for his very own. “I must hurry and get my brand on him before some other feller does!” Charlie said. That would not be so easy, and after being captured once, Silver got his freedom again. He lived an adventurous life before Charlie finally got him back. 245 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There are some instances of inappropriate language on pages 109, 181, 188, and 191.

Soft Rain
It all begins when Soft Rain’s teacher reads a letter stating that on May 23, 1838, all Cherokee people are to leave their land and move to what many Cherokees called “the land of darkness”: the West. Soft Rain is confident that her family will not have to move because they have just planted corn for the next harvest, but soon thereafter, soldiers arrive to take nine-year-old Soft Rain and her mother to walk the Trail of Tears, leaving the rest of her family behind. Ages 8-12. 115 pages; paperback. Random House.

Sometimes Mirrors Lie
Do mirrors lie sometimes? Do muscles make us strong? Do pretty faces make us valuable? What does God value as true beauty and strength? Most of the stories in this book are true episodes in the lives of young teens, written in an interesting way that we can all learn from. 41 stories; 284 pages; paperback.

Song of the Trumpet
A sequel to The Shining Sword. This is an allegory of how God calls a soul to be one of His soldiers and how the evil forces try to stop obedience to that call. The main character, Akara, finds that the battle is not so fierce as it is subtle. When she is captured by the evil forces, young soldiers of the King brave much danger to rescue her. Akara answers the call of the King and finds that now her trumpet makes beautiful music. 213 pages; paperback.

Soun Tetoken Nez Perce Boy Tames a Stallion
This is a story of a young Nez Perce who found a coyote pup and inherited a wonderful stallion. It is about growing up and becoming a man. But it is also the sad story of the running war the Nez Perce fought defending themselves from the U.S. Army as they tried to escape war and fighting by moving to Canada. 262 pages; Grandview Publishing.

Split-Ear: A Battling Coyote
Split-Ear was larger and braver than any other of his many littermates. While he was yet small, a rancher captured him and tamed him. He grew to be one of the largest coyotes ever, and he was fast and cunning. When fate takes him back to the wild, the stage is set for many thrilling adventures! 269 pages; paperback.

Spotted Boy and the Comanches
Way back on the West Texas frontier, life was good, except for the Comanche raids! Thad Conway loved his life in this wild area – until one day he was captured by Comanches and carried off a prisoner. This is the story of his life with the Comanches. Could he still remember God’s Word? Could he ever love these people? 155 pages; paperback.

Stories to Appreciate
This book of fifteen story selections is choice reading! These stories have been specifically selected to help students of literature appreciate a story. Selections include “Half a Gift,” “The Bear That Thought He Was a Dog,” “The Stolen Money,” and “The Young Ravens That Call Upon Him.” 202 pages; paper.

Stories Worth Rereading
These 73 stories have good lessons and character-building themes for children and youth. There are stories relating incidents in history, missionary efforts, and home and school experiences. These stories will inspire, instruct, and entertain the readers. 328 pages; paper.

Storm Song
As World War II rages on, 1943 is a difficult year for the Yoder family. How should Elam, a conscientious objector, act when he boards a train full of sneering soldiers? Why does Father end up in prison? Thankfully, all things are in God’s power. Book seven in the Amish Frontier Series. 164 pages; paperback.

Striped Coat – The Skunk
Is any creature of the wood more interesting, more humorous, and yet more misunderstood than the skunk? He is a clean, beautiful member of the weasel family. This is the story of an unusual skunk, peculiarly marked, which made its presence felt by helping its human protectors. 152 pages; paperback.







