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The Schoolchildren’s Blizzard
Marty Rhodes Figley, illustrated by Shelly O. Haas. This story is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower-grade … Read More
In My Father’s House
This is the story of the early life of Corrie Ten Boom, before World War II and her work with sheltering Jews. Corrie was a timid girl when young. She grew up in a busy household with several siblings, a number of aunts, and her devoted father and mother. As she got older she reached out to others, helping form girls’ camps for activities and learning about the Lord. Later still, her family took in children who needed a home. Fast paced and alternately humorous and sobering, it makes for interesting reading. 197 pages; paperback; Lighthouse Trails Publishing.
Homeward Into a Dangerous Land
Patty A. Wilson. This historical fiction tells about the Warren family as they move into the western Pennsylvania frontier in 1768 with hopes of a better life. It has value as a historically realistic tale; however, caution should be exercised … Read More
Lena of Terre Hill
Pennsylvania Girl Series #1. In 1926, Lena is an eleven-year-old girl growing up on her family’s farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Read about her worries about whether people like her or if they will makes ends meet. See how Pop handled the squatters on the “back forty.” 126 pages; paperback; Mastof Press.