Louise A. Vernon. The story of Menno Simons as seen through the eyes of his children, Bettje and Jan. Suspense, action, and danger were constant companions of the night preacher’s family. 134 pages; paper; Herald Press.
Louise A. Vernon. Join Peter Cook as he experiences the good and bad things of life. He lives as a bound boy in England but is suddenly thrust out of the household that was home. In time, he makes the … Read More
Levi B. Weber. Levi tells about his childhood and youth in Virginia and Pennsylvania. Possum Hollow shows what it was like to be a child in the eastern states way back then. Paper; Herald Press.
Marguerite de Angeli. Young Eli Shrawder is an Amish schoolboy in the 1700s. Read about his adventures as he strives to please his schoolmaster, Christopher Dock. Attractive book with charming illustrations. 88 pages; paper; Herald Press.
On the night before Christmas, Papa suddenly wakes Virginia and Sarah and takes them to Grandma’s house. Is Mama sick? Papa says no. On Christmas Day, he comes in and announces, “Mama’s okay. There are three of them!” This story … Read More
Marguerite de Angeli.Yonie is a young farm lad in Pennsylvania. His dad calls him “Wondernose” because he is always so curious. Now Pop and Mom are going away overnight and it is up to Yonie to feed the animals and … Read More
Holling Clancy Holling. A small canoe carved by an Indian boy makes a journey from Lake Superior all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Paper; Houghton Mifflin.
Built in 1880 of cast iron and steel, the “fat and red and jolly” little lighthouse sits on the bank of the Hudson River in New York City. When the great, gray, and powerful George Washington Bridge is built overhead, … Read More
Sidney Baldwin. Revised by Joan Martin. What should be done about the spoiled, selfish prince? A wise courtier suggests a plan and the king agrees. Young Prince Hubert is sent to live among the peasants. Read this story to see … Read More
Amy Le Feuvre. Set in early twentieth century England, this story tells how orphaned Andy leaves London, meets John Dunstan, and becomes his ‘andy man’. Andy is honest, enthusiastic, and loves to work, but he is also headstrong and has … Read More