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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.
Lost on a Mountain in Maine
By Donn Fendler as told to Jospeh B. Egan; middle-grade. When twelve-year-old Donn Fendler gets tired of waiting for his father and brothers to join him on the summit of Maine’s highest peak, he decides to find his own way back to camp. But Donn doesn’t count on a fast-moving fog that obscures the path. He doesn’t count on falling down an embankment that hides him from sight. And he doesn’t count on taking a turn that leaves him alone to wander aimlessly for nearly two weeks in the empty mountain wilderness. A true story. HarperCollins; paperback98 pages.
Louis Pasteur
Too often scientists build their theories upon wild speculation or unfounded assumptions. Many new ideas turn out to be dead ends. They neither advance science nor improve daily life. Can science really change the world? Yes, indeed. The scientific discoveries of Louis Pasteur, a Frenchman who lived in the 1800s, have made a difference. This book traces in exciting detail the events in the life of Louis Pasteur. Learn about his early life as the son of an obscure country tanner. Experience his years of struggle as an unknown scientist. Enjoy his triumph as one of the world’s most celebrated heroes. Paperback.
Lulu’s Great Escape – Happy Day Farm Series
Lulu, a sweet lamb, always follows her mischievous best friend Eudora. One day, Eudora leads them on a daring escape from Happy Day Farm. Their adventure turns terrifying when a snarling dog chases them. A kind neighbor rescued Lulu, who learns a valuable lesson about the trouble that can come from following a naughty friend. 24 pages; hardcover.
Maple Moon
Connie Brummel Crook; lower. Limping Leg, a young Missisauga boy, can only watch the games his friends play. Alone in the forest one day, he discovers something that keeps his tribe from starvation and earns him a place among his people. Illustrated. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. $7.95, paper.
Martinko
The story of a Slovak boy, who had been orphaned and then raised by the mayor’s wife. When Martinko was eleven, the mayor’s wife died and he went to live with the parish shepherd. Martinko became a shepherd. This was not without hardship, sadness, and adventure. 96 pages; paper.
Mary Remembers
The story of Mary, a little Mennonite girl who moved with her family to Mexico in 1922. They were one of approximately 8,000 Old Colony Mennonite families who emigrated from Manitoba to Chihuahua, Mexico, during the 1920s to preserve their language and culture. Together with Mary, experience the joys and terrors of her childhood in Mexico. Her true story, written by her daughter-in-law. 112 pages; paper.
Mary, Girl from Friedensruh
This is a continuation of the true story of Mary Friesen from Fort Vermilion, Alberta. In Mary Remembers we read about life in Mexico. Now, in this book, we learn about her life in Canada: English school, blizzards, accidents, and an assortment of visitors. An interesting story. 257 pages; paper.
Matthew Grady Loves His Enemy
A beautiful book to illustrate the concept of nonresistance to children. A young Mennonite minister and his wife show love to the villagers, and they invite the people to the small church where he preaches. But a priest from another church hates the minister. He has a plan to get him to leave. Read this book to see how God works and how love wins in the end. This story is based on true happenings. Preschool through age 10; 36 pages; hardcover.
Me & Nobbles
Bobby, the main character in this book, is raised without Mother or Father. His imaginary friend Nobbles, whom he talks to as a real person, is often his only comfort. This book tells the story of Bobby’s hard life with his nurse, his unlikely reunion with his earthly father, as well as Bobby’s friendship with his heavenly Father. 151 pages; paper.
Mennonites in Crisis
A historical novel based on experiences of Mennonite families during the Revolutionary War. The people and happenings are historically correct, but conversation and lifestyle description has been added to make the story flow. Copies of historical documents included. 143 pages; paperback.
Michael Faraday, Father of Electronics
Charles Ludwig; middle/upper. Michael Faraday only attended school a year or two in his entire life. Faraday never learned to spell or punctuate, but he was the father of the electric motor, the transformer, and the generator. He discovered benzene, improved steel alloys, and was the first to turn chlorine into a liquid. Even England’s royal family attended his science lectures and sat spellbound as he explained his discoveries and experiments. 208 pages; paperback.
Midnight Rescue
Freedom Seekers series, book 3. Long ago Jordan’s parents named him in the belief that one day he would lead his people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land of freedom. Now Jordan, as a newly escaped fugitive, plans how to rescue his mother, two sisters, and a brother from slavery. But has an escaped convict crept aboard the steamboat Christina? Did he overhear Libby’s talk with Caleb; her giving away of a life-or-death secret? 247 pages; paperback.
Mik-Shrok
When Steve and Liz Bailey arrive in the Alaskan Territory to assist Peter, missionary to the Eskimos, they discover he is missing. Not knowing the country nor the language, they wonder how God will provide for them. The Eskimos are watching to see what the white man’s God will do. 133 pages; paper.
Missionary Stories with the Millers
Experience thrilling adventures as the Christian missionaries meet witch doctors, disease, drought, hate-filled guerillas, a Bible thief, and killer cats! Each one of these stories is based on an actual happening. Follow these missionaries as they respond to God’s call. 202 pages.
Moni The Goat Boy
Johanna Spyri; upper. Another delightful story by the author of Heidi. Moni is faced with a terrible decision. If he is honest his dearest goat, Meggy, will die. When he is dishonest and saves Meggy, his conscience is troubled. Learn how Moni regains his cheerful, happy spirit. This book brings to life the colorful characteristics of the common folk of the Swiss valleys. 211 pages; paper.