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The Schoolchildren’s Blizzard
Marty Rhodes Figley, illustrated by Shelly O. Haas. This story is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower-grade children. 48 pages; paperback.
The Search for Christian Education in Michigan
This book is a record of the efforts of members of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, who reside in the state of Michigan, to maintain their historic faith and practice in the area of education. Included are an important set of documents, letters, newspaper articles, and reports of court proceedings showing the progression of this effort. The conviction to begin a parochial school for children of members is shown. Meeting minutes related to the building of Countryside Christian School as well as early school board meeting minutes are also part of this record. 95 pages; paperback.
The Search for Christmas
The princess in the castle delights to see the light from the little house of the woodchopper. It seems like a star. The woodchopper’s little boy delights to see the bright light from the castle. It seems like an angel. On Christmas day they each go searching for “Christmas.” But they only succeed in finding each other and getting lost together. Read this book to learn the happy conclusion. Preschool to age 9; 48 pages; paper.
The Search for My Mother
This is Wilma Dean’s personal experience of finding her birth mother. She relates childhood challenges as an adopted person, the pain of losing her father, giving her heart to God, and an experience of reconsecration. After many years, God opened the door and brought rest to the question, “Who was my real mother?” 119 pages; paperback.
The Secret Hiding Place
Davy and Tom find a secret hiding place in Farmer Cooper’s woods. They have great adventures there, but they know they shouldn’t be trespassing, and they took some things that weren’t theirs. They were even late for school! Will the policeman find them? But later their conscience bothered them because of Mrs. Janssen’s kindness. They returned the things they had taken. Preschool to age 9. 48 pages; paperback.
The Seventh Escape
Walter Logé is an ambulance driver in the German army. He is taken prisoner by the Russians in 1944 and shipped to a labor camp. Walter is gentle and kind, yet he also has nerves of steel, quick wits, and much determination. His goal is to get back to Berlin, where his wife and three children hopefully await him. 116 pages; paper.
The Shadow of the Cross
A book describing many of the types and shadows from the Old Testament which teach us about Christ and the New Testament. This book was written to show the marvelous design of the Bible and that only God could have been the author. Chapters discuss topics such as Bible numbers; the trees in the garden of Eden; Eve and the church; Noah and the ark; types in the lives of Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron; and much more. 206 pages; paper.
The Shadow of the Cross (Eng/Span)
A book describing many of the types and shadows from the Old Testament which teach us about Christ and the New Testament. This book was written to show the marvelous design of the Bible and that only God could have been the author. Chapters discuss topics such as Bible numbers; the trees in the garden of Eden; Eve and the church; Noah and the ark; types in the lives of Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron; and much more. Bilingual, English and Spanish; 395 pages; paper.
The Shepherd of Bethlehem
Through an unexpected turn of events, a small, motley audience listens as a clergyman lectures on the life of David, the shepherd-king. The story follows the lives of several listeners and their responses to the Bible message. An excellent classic! 366 pages; hardcover.
The Shining Sword
An absorbing allegory of a young man who becomes a soldier in the army of the King. Lanus learns to fight using the weapons the King has provided for him, especially his shield and sword. The more he uses his sword, the lighter and easier to use it becomes. One day when the enemy surrounds the castle, Lanus and his friends learn the ultimate secret of the shining sword. An inspiring book for teenagers and older readers. 157 pages; paper.
The Sign of the Beaver
Elizabeth George Speare. Until the day his father returns to their cabin in the Maine wilderness, twelve-year-old Matt must try to survive on his own. Although Matt is brave, he’s not prepared for an attack by swarming bees, and he’s astonished when he is rescued by an Indian chief and his grandson Attean. As the boys come to know each other, Attean learns to speak English while Matt becomes a skilled hunter. Though many months have passed, there’s no sign of Matt’s family. Then Attean asks Matt to join the Beaver tribe and move north. Should Matt abandon his hopes of ever seeing his family again and move on to a new life? Yearling. $6.50, paper.
The Six Days of Genesis
The author strongly believes in an actual six-day creation. He takes the biblical account and discusses scientific data and theories in support of it. Word meanings related to the topic are explored. He counters the theories that seek to blend the biblical account with evolutionary ideas. Chapter titles include “The Garden of Eden,” “Before the Flood,” and “The Tower of Babel.”
The Spanish Brothers
This book gives a picture of the sufferings of Christians in Spain under the Inquisition. The story is built around a fictional account of two brothers, one of whom gives his life for his faith, yet historical facts and actual people in history are brought into the account. Forgiveness of enemies is vividly portrayed. 326 pages; paper.
The Spark, A Mother’s Story of Nurturing, Genius, & Autism
Though Jake Barnett is diagnosed with autism at the age of two, his IQ is higher than Albert Einstein’s. This is the story of his mother’s love and perseverance and the amazing path that unlocked what was going on in his brain. This story is not an average situation, but there are tidbits of insight that can benefit teachers, board members, and parents. 257 pages, paperback, Random House.
The Splendor of the Temple
This book is a study of Herod’s Temple, which was a reconstruction of Solomon’s earlier work. This full-color book is filled with beautiful photographs of a scale model of Herod’s temple. Those interested in Bible history will find this book interesting and helpful. 96 pages; hardcover.
The Story About Ping
On a day like any other, Ping sets off from the boat he calls home with his comically large family in search of “pleasant things to eat.” On this particular day, he is accidentally left behind when the boat leaves. Undaunted, the little duck heads out onto the Yangtze in search of his family, only to find new friends and adventures (and a bit of peril) around every bend. 32 pages; paperback.
