Maria was startled by another cry coming from the little form in the mire. “A baby! A living baby!” Who on earth could put a little baby in a pigpen to be mauled and eaten by swine? With concern and pity, Maria lifted the child, her horror mixed with indignation. Quickly she wrapped him in the rag she’d grabbed to twirl around her hand. “Little boy, little boy,” she murmured. “Who are you? Who will care for you?” Then lifting her face she cried to God, “Show me what to do with this tiny foundling.” 94 pages; paper.
Join the Joe Schmidt family on a Missouri farmstead as you read about the flood of 1951 and the abundance of fresh fish afterward, butchering day, the country school, and the changes electricity brought. Appreciate the values Papa and Mother imparted to their family. 116 pages; paper.
Rosalie Penner as told by Betty Friesen. Times are tough. Money is scarce. The beginning of the Great Depression finds the Langemann family looking for jobs. Lizzie, age 16, leaves home to work in Winnipeg as a housemaid. As she struggles to gain experience and learn the strange new ways, she also faces the need of her soul. Step by step God leads her, and she finds rest and a home for her soul. 224 pages; paper.
The story of Rosanna McGonegal Yoder, the Irish Catholic baby girl who came under the influence of an Amish lady. All the episodes of this book are based on fact, and the characters are real. A straightforward account of the religious, social, and economic customs of the Amish. 319 pages; paper.
Born in the early 1900s, Morna Jo lived with her parents and brothers and sisters on the Kansas plains. Life was full of simple joys: dolls made of ears of corn, fuzzy yellow chicks, and cinnamon red hots. When Morna was twelve years old, tragedy struck, and Mama was left to raise her children alone. The story of Mornie Giesel. 174 pages; paper.
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.
Frieda Clark Hyman. Nehemiah is cupbearer to the mighty king Artaxerxes, but his first allegiance is to God and Israel. In Jerusalem the walls are broken down, the people are often discouraged, and faithful scribe Ezra is too old to lead the people. Read how Nehemiah prays for courage to ask leave of the king. Learn about the customs of the day, and see how, with God’s help, Nehemiah inspires the people and overcomes enemies. 182 pages; paper.
A sequel to The Shining Sword. This is an allegory of how God calls a soul to be one of His soldiers and how the evil forces try to stop obedience to that call. The main character, Akara, finds that the battle is not so fierce as it is subtle. When she is captured by the evil forces, young soldiers of the King brave much danger to rescue her. Akara answers the call of the King and finds that now her trumpet makes beautiful music. 213 pages; paperback.