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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 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 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.
The Tinker’s Daugher
This book is a part of a series the author has written for 10-16-year-old girls. These books will interest other readers as well. Each book is about a girl in history who faced life with faith and courage though challenged by tremendous obstacles and sometimes great sorrow and suffering. This book is based on the life of Mary Bunyan, John Bunyan’s blind daughter. 131 pages; paper.
The Treasure Hunt
Amish Frontier Series book 2. The Yoder family moves to Colorado to take advantage of cheap farmland. Young Joe has studied in history class about the gold rush that occurred some years before, and he seeks to find gold to help the family finances. On one of his excursions he meets an old prospector who has sought gold most of his life. Eventually, both Joe and the old man learn about the true treasures that money cannot buy. 155 pages; paper.
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The Wahoo Bobcat
The great bobcat reigns supreme deep in the Florida water prairie wilderness. Farmers and hunters fear and hate him. But strange circumstances had propel the boy Sammy and the fierce Wahoo bobcat into an unusual compact of friendship and understanding. Will Sammy be able to help when his animal friend is threatened by dogs and hunters? 207 pages; paperback.
The Warrior’s Shield
Robbing rich barons and squires is dangerous, but Young Alaric wants the life of a highwayman. One day he meets a soldier of the King on a forest trail, and he and others are persuaded to visit the King’s castle. There they learn the true meaning of life. (Sequel to Shining Sword and Song of the Trumpet; the author is a nephew of Charles Coleman.) 150 pages; paperback.
The Weed with an Ill Name
Originally published in the 1800s, this book has been rewritten in modern English for children. George and Fanny stay with their uncle and aunt while their father is recovering from an illness. Uncle James teaches them that their hearts are like a field, and they must guard against the weeds that try to spring up. 106 pages; paper.
The White Feather
Indians were on the warpath. Friends and neighbors were moving away to escape danger. Only Abe and Sarie’s family stayed. Father always had his own way of looking at things. He believed that friendliness and fair treatment would be respected by their Indian neighbors. 64 pages; illustrated; paper.
The Widow’s Son
A collection of reprinted stories from the 19th century. The first, “The Widow’s Son,” is the story of a young man whose move into the city brings an acquaintance into his life who gradually leads him away from the morals he was taught at home. The road of sin destroys his health and peace of mind, but through the prayers of his mother, his life is spared. The second story, “The Watchmaker and His Family,” shows how we can be satisfied in what God has for us, even when it is not all we would want. The third story, “‘Tis All for the Best,” teaches us that our understanding of life’s events can be transformed by our trust in a God who works everything together for our good. 60 pages; paper.
The Wolf King
High in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, a lively black wolf pup was born. Early in life he had close encounters with man but miraculously escaped. He grew into a mighty 200 pound leader of a pack, and he came to be called the king. His cunning and power seemed almost limitless! Young people will enjoy this thrilling tale of the wilderness and the wild animals and hardy men that inhabit it. 246 pages; paperback; AB Publishing.
The Wright Brothers
Charles Ludwig; middle/upper. A biography of the Wright brothers and how they persevered until they built an airplane that flew. After a series of disappointments and incredible hardship, the Wrights succeeded in proving that they were the first ones to provide mankind with wings. Mott Media. Paperback.