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.
This book of short stories for both girls and boys. It is about great battles fought, victories won, and tough choices confronting young teens. Feelings of worthlessness, temptations and finding acceptance are some of the challenges the young people in these stories face. These stories will help strengthen you in what really matters! 123 pages; paper.
Gather around the fireside with a God-fearing family as they enjoy an allegory about a knight who conquered the king’s enemies. This book shares the experiences of the family slaying the giants of untruth, selfishness, hate, and pride. 121 pages; paper.
Set in England in the 1500s during the reign of Queen Mary I, this is the story of a family’s struggle to keep the faith while under persecution. Humphrey and Mary and their father Reginald Clayton find truth in reading the Bible, although this is prohibited. They gladly share with their neighbors the good news of the gospel. But one day they are apprehended. Will their faith stand firm? 91 pages; paper.
A young artist goes to the fishing village of Runswick Bay in Yorkshire, England, to get away from the pressures of the city and to paint. As he boards in a fisherman’s home, their simple faith prompts him to consider his life. Making the right friends and listening to the simple messages of a fisherman cause him to realize that a tremendous tug of war is taking place for control of his soul and life. 112 pages; paper.
Set during the late seventeenth century, this book follows the lives of two Huguenot families. Losing all to remain constant in their faith, the La Force family flees to Britain, while the Duval family remains in France. 141 pages; paper.
Set in the 1100s, this historical fiction describes the spiritual struggles and persecution of the Waldensians. Follow sixteen-year-old Anna Prouse as she accompanies a group of weary refugees who roam the Alps as they seek to follow their God. A sobering book that causes us to be more thankful for the blessings we are able to enjoy. 193 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.