Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

Teenager Abbie Burgess lives on Matinicus Rock with her family. Her father, Captain Burgess, is the lighthouse keeper on this small island miles out from the mainland. In January 1856, Captain Burgess sails to the mainland for supplies. Abbie has helped care for the lights, but now she must do it all by herself. A storm blows in and prevents Captain Burgess from returning. For four long weeks, Abbie and her sisters care for their invalid mother, and Abbie stays true to her commitment and keeps the lights burning. 40 pages; paperback.

Life Application Study Bible KJV hardcover

Third Edition. Designed to help readers apply God’s Word to everyday life. Includes over 10,000 life application notes and features that explain difficult passages and give information on Bible life and times. This Bible includes a dictionary/concordance, book introductions, a daily reading plan, maps, and many other Bible helps. The words of Christ are printed in red. Page size is 9 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.; thickness is 1 7/8 in. Hardcover with dust jacket. KJV.

Days of Toil and Tears

Sarah Ellis. An orphan, Flora writes an entry in her diary every day. She tells of hard work at the mill, and all the joys and sorrows in her young life. One day, Uncle is injured. Auntie and Flora can’t provide enough by themselves. Then uncle’s brother from out west sends a letter, and a wonderful opportunity unfolds. Ages 9-12; 219 pages; hardcover.

Old Nick and Bob: Two Dogs of the West

“Old Nick and Bob” is a book about two dogs wandering through the American Old West. Old Nick, raised and loved by a boy until tragedy struck, is a gentle but wary giant of a dog. He finds and befriends Bob, a three-month-old puppy separated from his mother. Old Nick protects his new friend, trying to keep him safe from the dangers of the wilderness, but especially from man. 239 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: An instance of inappropriate language is found on page 100.

Praise and Practice

A book of 338 short music drills and practices that aim for basic mastery of musical notation and vocal control. Drills range from simple scale practice to more complex chord exercises. Rhythm and accidental practices are included as well. This is an old-fashioned music reader. Many drills do not include words; some of the songs are more sober than we are accustomed to using in a school setting, but still useful. This book is relevant to school music teachers or anyone wanting to practice sight reading of shape-note music. 256 pages; hardcover.

Tiger and Tom and Other Stories for Boys

This book is a collection of 34 stories that were originally published in church papers of yesteryear. They have been carefully selected, and each story contains a valuable lesson for children. 224 pages; paper.

The Things Which Belong to Our Peace

Myron Nightingale, the author, shares insights and inspirations on a variety of spiritual truths. Topics include prayer, the voice of the Comforter, surrender, the home, security, stability, and confidence, the mystery of the faith, and more. Biblical principles are presented as well as their application in everyday living. This book is suitable for all ages of readers who enjoy reading about spiritual living. 165 pages; paper.

A Kind of Courage

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.

From Wealth to Faith

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.

Bound by Ice

In the last half of the 19th century, “Arctic fever” gripped the American public. This book tells the story of the expedition led by George Washington De Long aboard the USS Jeannette. They left San Francisco in the summer of 1879. In mid-September, the ship became locked in ice and drifted for almost two years. Eventually, the ship was crushed by ice and sank. The men escaped the ship, heading for civilization in extreme conditions. Read this riveting, true-life adventure! 191 pages; paperback. Proofreaders’ note: For school library use, you will need to decide how to handle some sensitive terms used on pp. 32 and 62.

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