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.
A collection of stories that make enlightening reading and are good material for reading in family or school devotions to teach spiritual values. 158 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.
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.
A fictional story based on two accounts in Martyrs Mirror. Upon obtaining a rare Bible in their common language, several young people become Christians and receive strength to face opposition, suffering, and death as they witness for the Lord. 248 pages; paper.
Written by a nature-loving missionary in Central America, this book contains interesting descriptions and striking photos of many amazing plants and animals of the jungle. The wonders of creation point us to the Creator who planned it all. This book will delight any nature lover. 147 pages; hardcover.
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.