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Tornado Boy: A Horse of the West
Out of the old West comes this story of a fine blue roan horse, naturally endowed with a gentle spirit and keen sense. A young ranch hand, Jim, rescues Tornado Boy from the quicksand, only to lose him when horse rustlers sweep through. The graceful horse faces a wild stallion, an ice storm, a grizzly bear, Crazy Barney, and a cattle stampede. A captivating book for ages 9-15; 252 pages; paperback.
Dusty: The Story of a Wild Dog
When Dusty the wolfhound pup is only nine days old a freak accident separates him from his mother. He is adopted by a she-wolf named Old Gray. Old Gray tries to instill in Dusty the fear of men but only partially succeeds. Young Matt Henderson eventually catches Dusty and tames him. Dusty is loyal to Matt, except when he runs off in pursuit of a ferocious enemy. Ages 9-15; 252 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on pp. 192.
The Arrow Over the Door
Is it possible to be peaceful during a time of war? A young Quaker lad during the Revolutionary War is about to find out. A group of Indians shows up at a Quaker meeting. What will happen? Told from the alternating viewpoints of the young Quaker and a young Abenaki Indian, this story is based on a true happening. Ages 8-14; 89 pages; paperback.
Tabitha’s Glory
Opening day at Ivy Hall is a great bustle of excitement and greeting old friends. But who is that lame, red-haired girl dressed in rags? Glory has a rough time at the school, and everyone else does too until Tabitha begins to show compassion. Other girls follow suit, and another delightful, exciting year unfolds. This reprint is a sequel to “Tabitha at Ivy Hall.” Ages 9-14; 192 pages; paperback.
Anita and the Driftwood House
Ten-year-old Anita is moving with her parents to the orchard country of Nova Scotia because her father is ill and unable to work. Her world is impacted by an orphan boy, boisterous cousins, and an old “wanderer” who shows up unannounced. And then comes a great surprise: Anita inherits a house made of driftwood on MacAllister Island! Read this book to enjoy her many adventures in this place of fishermen and bubbling streams. 128 pages, paperback.
Blaze and the Forest Fire
C.W. Anderson. When Billy and Blaze spot smoke in the brush, they race around the woods to sound the alarm. At the end of the day, Billy and Blaze are rewarded for their bravery–carrots for Blaze, chocolate cake for Billy, and a special present they can share. Illustrated. Paper. 48 pages. Aladdin.
Stories on Grandma’s Porch
These stories of long ago, written by a grandma who loved children, will delight and teach. Joy, sorrow, selfishness and rewards for obedience are the same now as then, yet the old-time setting makes these stories impressive. To read aloud to young children in the home and at Sunday school, and for young readers to read for themselves. 48 pages; paperback
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.
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 Brooklyn Bridge
Engineer John Roebling had a big dream. He designed a bridge that would span East River and join Brooklyn and New York. It would be big and strong and beautiful. It would be a suspension bridge, hung from huge cables. Then John died before the work was started. But his son Washington carried on his work. Children will enjoy reading this story of how the bridge was built. Old pictures and clear drawings make it easy to understand. 46 pages; paperback.
The Arctic Adventurer Wilfred Grenfell
As a schoolboy, Wilfred could hardly concentrate on his studies. There was so much to be explored in the outdoors! As he grew to manhood, his love of adventure and endless energy became a great asset. Up and down the coast of Labrador he sailed, stopping at little fishing villages to give medical care and preach the gospel. 135 pages; paper.
Treasures for Tomás
What is in the locked boxes? Tomás Aragón and his friend, Dan Rico, puzzle over the mysterious boxes that came along with their pile of useful junk, bought at an auction for 52 cents. And there are bigger troubles to think about too. Daddy Aragón has quit his job because the boss wants him to work on Sunday. Set in a religious Mexican-American community in Colorado, this story will hold your attention while the mystery is solved and the trouble resolved. Ages 8-12; 126 pages; paper.
Three Young Pilgrims
With full-color paintings, maps and illustrations together with lively text, this book makes the experiences of the Pilgrims come alive for children. Experience both the sadness of the great sickness that came the first winter and the joy of a bountiful crop and the harvest celebration by reading the story of one Pilgrim family. Preschool to age 10; 32 pages; paper.
Katy’s New Relations
Katy, now thirteen, finds that life brings changes. Some are anticipated and some are dreaded. “But really, why do the cousins from the United States have to move here? They are such a big family, and their clothes are so strange. What will my friends think?” Katy’s thoughts are not charitable. But then God speaks, and Katy finds a freedom she hardly thought possible. This book is a sequel to Katy’s New Horizons. Ages 9-14; 183 pages; paper
Mysterious Signal
Freedom Seekers Book 5. This book continues the story of Libby Norstad and the other Freedom Seekers as they help slaves escape on the Underground Railroad and try to get Pa’s loan payment made in time. And through it all, Libby learns about trust and choosing what is right. Ages 10-14. 246 pages; paperback.
Larry
Grandma Riley is kind but spunky for her age, and she knows about almost everything that has happened in the town since it began. She really is Larry’s great-grandma. Freckle-faced Larry and his best friend, Chesty, who is descended from the Osage and the Creeks, love Grandma Riley. But when she loans them part of her prized arrowhead collection for a school project things quickly get a little too exciting. Ages 8-12; 127 pages; paper.
Little Tramp
Book 14. This story is about a little dog is told from his point of view. His owner is a mean man living on a houseboat. But Binky runs away and suffers through the cold with little food. Then Betty finds him, and he is warm and well-fed. But “Oh no!” there comes the old owner! What will happen? Preschool to age 9; 48 pages; paper.
Ben Carson
Young Ben Carson had a tough start in life. His mother’s motto was to always do your best, and she taught Ben and his brother that reading books was the way to learn. Through some difficult circumstances as a teen, Ben had to face himself. He cried out to God and found help for dealing with his anger. He became enthused with the functioning of the brain; by the age of 33 he became the pediatric neurosurgery chief at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He realized his need of God’s help with performing many delicate surgeries and gave Him credit for his high success rate. 192 pages; paper.