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.
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.
This story takes place in Germany during the era of the castles. Mary and her good father James live in a small cottage near the castle. James is a gardener while Mary works for the Countess in the castle. Mary’s father is diligent in teaching her the ways of the Lord. Mary is wrongly accused of stealing her mistress’ ring, and she with her father are banished to a strange country. 167 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.
Live with the Reimer family in Russia in their affluence and forebodings. Journey with them through disappointment, heartache, and suffering as they seek freedom, and enjoy with them the greater wealth which they obtained at great price. Written by the author of Dilek, about some of the same people. 294 pages; paper.
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.
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, edited by Alice Warkentin, contains the story of the late Vada Friesen and includes memories of her childhood and youth years at Fairview, Oklahoma. Read about the twin girls, the tornado that hit their farm, and the many everyday happenings that were a part of her family’s life. 91 pages; paper.