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Anak, the Eskimo Boy
Anak and his family live near the Coronation Gulf. He experiences both adventure and danger as he learns to hunt seals, caribou, and walrus. As he confronts the challenges of Eskimo life, including accidentally drifting out to sea on an ice floe, he learns important lessons about responsibility and dependence on God. 115 pages; hardcover.
Angus and the Cat
Marjorie Flack. Angus, the little Scottie dog, has learned many things. But he hasn’t learned about cats. Then one day there is a cat lying on the sofa. How fascinating! But when he chases her upstairs it seems she disappears. Where is that cat? Ages preschool-8; 32 pages; paperback; Square Fish.
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.
Are We Home Now?
Liese Langemann’s life begins in Crimea, Russia. When the Reds come, her comfortable life is disrupted completely. Where will the family find a safe place? Will the Langemanns move to America? How will Liese’s question, “Are we home now?” be answered? Betty Friesen’s interesting story of her own life. 193 pages; paper.
Around the Bend
Lucy accepts a position as a schoolteacher and leaves for the town of Rockyford. Join the classroom when the inspector makes a surprise visit. Enjoy tobogganing and getting to know Sam. A sequel to The Early Years, Winter Snows, Reaching for Tomorrow, and A Dream Fulfilled. 128 pages; paper.
As the Mountain Moved
Set in Switzerland in 1806, this story tells how a Christian fisherman shares the gospel with some youth from the community. One day, the mountainside thundered into the valley, covering several villages. Based on a true story. Ages 12 and up; 113 pages; paper.
At the Little Brown House
Six sisters are left to fight against poverty, illness, and despair after the death of their parents. The story centers around impulsive, irresistible Peace, the second youngest of the girls who is always getting into trouble of some kind. A lively story. 216 pages; paper.
Balto and the Great Race
Balto’s life as a sled dog is quiet—until tragedy strikes. Many children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without medicine, they’ll die. The closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the medicine to Nome is by sled. Heading bravely into a brutal blizzard, Balto leads the race for life. 104 pages; paperback.
Barry, the Story of a Wolf Dog
A little gray and white pup splashed into the the river, thrown by a man who didn’t have a way to care for him. But Jim Williams and the ranch dog, Old Jeff, came up right then and rescued him. The pup grew into a big powerful dog. Read this book to learn about how he ran away, and how he came back to save Jim Williams when he was in terrible danger! 242 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on page 45.
Bart the Bully Goat – Happy Day Farm Series
That goat is such a bully! He stomps on the kittens’ tails and takes the best berries from the other goats. He knocks the people over if they turn their back to him. Something must be done about that goat! Read this book to see how Bart learned a lesson. 22 pages; hardcover; TGS International.
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.
Benjie
Benjie is five years old and has many lessons to learn: being kind to Aunt Mandy, accepting responsibility, returning good for evil, and others. “Aunt Mandy,” “A Bad Scare,” “Benjie Tries Something New,” and “Another Day to Remember” are a few of the stories in this book. Lower grades. 75 pages; hardcover.