
Heart of Gold
A sequel to At the Little Brown House and The Lilac Lady. After an unfortunate slip of her foot, Peace faces the darkest days of her young life. As she lies in bed, she thinks of the Lilac Lady. Will Grandpa and Grandma Campbell ever see their dear girl go skipping and dancing down the garden path again? 192 pages; paper.

Heaven-Sent Miracles and Rescues
In Heaven-Sent Miracles and Rescues, Andrea shares tales of amazing and supernatural occurrences she’s seen from the frontline. From breathtaking water recoveries, to heroic battles against housefires, to astonishing interventions against medical crises, Andrea’s accounts of emergency rescues will have you reading with interest while reassuring you of God’s awe-inspiring power over every circumstance. Paperback, 223 pages.

Holman KJV Compact Bible, Brown LeatherTouch 6826
Words of Christ in red, 6-point type, ribbon marker, topical subheadings, sewn binding. Full-color maps, limited concordance, Bible dictionary, and a where-to-turn section. Page size is 6 5/16 by 4 1/8; thickness is 7/8 in. Brown leathertouch with embossed cross on cover.

Homeward Into a Dangerous Land
This historical fiction tells about the Warren family as they move into the western Pennsylvania frontier in 1768 with hopes of a better life. It has value as a historically realistic tale; however, caution should be exercised as the main characters do not live totally nonresistant lives, even while professing a faith in God.

Hoover Dam
This is the story of taming the wild Colorado River and the construction of the mighty Hoover Dam. The years of planning, dangerous working conditions, and details of how the dam was built are all explained in interesting text and clear drawings and pictures. Ages 9-15; 44 pages plus a large fold-out; paperback. Proofreader’s note: Two instances of bad language in the “Voices” sections on pages 17 and 28; reference to “millions of years” on page 32.

Horse Stories from The Man Who Played With Sticks
Written by an experienced horse trainer, this book illustrates parallels between training horses and teaching important life lessons to people. As children read or listen to the stories, they will catch something they can understand. Adults will see additional truths at a deeper level. 120 pages; paperback.

I Survived: Five Epic Disasters
This book contains true stories of survival written for older children and young teens. Many adults will also enjoy reading these stories. Included are: “The Children’s Blizzard, 1888”; “The Titanic Disaster, 1912”; “The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919”; “The Japanese Tsunami, 2011”; and “The Henryville Tornado, 2012.” 166 pages; hardcover.

I Survived: Nature Attacks!
This book contains true stories of survival from four different nature attacks. These stories are written for older children and young teens, and the focus is on young survivors. But many adults will also enjoy reading these stories. Included are these four accounts: The Deadly Shark Attacks of 1916; The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871; A Venomous Box Jellyfish Attack; and The Eruption of Mount Tambora. 166 pages; hardcover.

In My Father’s House, by Corrie Ten Boom
This is the life story of the young Corrie Ten Boom. As she matures, she reaches out to others, helping form girls’ camps for activities and learning about the Lord. Later still, her family takes in children who need a home. Fast paced and alternately humorous and sobering, it makes for interesting reading. 197 pages; paperback. Note: You may be familiar with “The Hiding Place,” a story about how the Ten Boom family sheltered Jews during World War II. This book tells about the years before the war.

Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison
Lois Lenski; middle/upper. Twelve-year-old Mary Jemison lived on her family’s farm in eastern Pennsylvania. Her life changed forever when she was captured by a band of Indian warriors. Based on a true story, here is the unforgettable tale of the legendary “White Woman of the Genesee.” Harper Trophy. $6.99, paper.

Inferno in the Lost Pines
A few sparks on a windy day in Bastrop, Texas, started a major fire, and in its path were many homes nestled among the loblolly pines. Despite firefighters’ best efforts, the fire became a monster that couldn’t be stopped. People left their homes and returned a few days later to smoking ash heaps. This book gives their personal stories, how to fight a forest fire, and how to plan a yard with fire prevention in mind. 228 pages; paperback.








