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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.
Henner’s Lydia
Lydia is a young farm girl who lives near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All summer long she has worked on her first “piece,” a hooked mat that must be done before she can go with her father to market. There are many things more interesting than sewing, however. Illustrated. Herald Press.
Hilltown Friends
More stories about the Martin family as well as other families in the Hilltown area. Respect and appreciation for God and His ways permeate these stories. Widely varying topics such as manners, envy, graduation, conversion, dealing with disappointment, new neighbors and death in the family are touched on. Ages 8-12; 217 pages; paper.
Home on the Blue Ridge
This book continues the story begun in Home on the Rock Pile. The Yoders begin operating Faith Mission Home for disabled children. Read about fishing for trout, fussing with siblings, and searching for lost Rosie. A good book to read as a family and for children ages 8-14. 345 pages; paper.
Home on the Rock Pile
In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia is an area called Shifflet’s Hollow, a land of hills and valleys, creeks, hollows, rocks, wild-flowers, bears, and skunks. Nestled atop a rocky knoll is a little white cabin that is home to little Paul and his lively siblings. Their father is a missionary preacher who tries to reach out to the self-reliant mountain folk around them. This is an interesting book to read as a family and for children ages 7-12. 190 pages; paper.
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.
How’s Inky?
A porcupine and his pals offer some highlights on happiness. Join Sam and his unusual pet for a grand mixture of troubles and pleasures. You’ll discover why it takes a lot of “quill” power to put down How’s Inky? A story for animal lovers. 127 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: p. 77 reference to the millennium.
Humpy the Moose
Forest Friends Series #1. Little Humpy the Moose comes into the world as a long-legged baby who needs to be hidden from enemies. But each day he learns more and grows fast. At about one year old he must make it on his own. Children will enjoy this story about how a scared little animal grows up to be master of his part of the world. There is a full color, full page illustration across from each page of text. 60 pages; hardcover; Northstar Books.
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.
I Survived: The Great Molasses Flood, 1919
It sounds rather funny – a “flood” of molasses! But it was not funny for the people caught in it. In the year 1919 a massive tank holding molasses exploded in the city of Boston. A “tsunami” of molasses destroyed buildings and people in its path. Read this historical fiction story to understand what it was like to live through this awful disaster. 94 pages; paper; Scholastic.
I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami
First, eastern Japan was hit with one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded. It shook houses down and made roofs fall in. Then, a terrifying, all-consuming tsunami wave devoured everything in its path. In this historical fiction book, read about how Ben and his family were caught in the middle of one of the worst natural catastrophes in recent times. This book tells how it was to live through these twin disasters. Written at a grade 4 level. 83 pages; paperback.