This Side of the Global Wall

The charts, pictures, and text in this book bring some startling statistics into sharp focus. It shows how much of the world’s wealth is concentrated with a few people, and how much Americans spend on their pets, lawns, hunting, and fishing. The changes in the demographics of America are changing in regards to race and religion are shown, and the advances in technology and communication are clearly illustrated. We live in a unique time with great opportunities. What are you going to do with the “five talents” God has blessed you with? 208 pages; paperback.

Prayers and Peanut Butter

“Every mother wants to have her act together….We want to breeze through our work and never have peanut butter on the carpet. We want time left over to play with the baby….We mean to have tempting meals ready each evening—on time, perfectly seasoned, never burnt.” But reality is often different! How do you cope with the stresses of motherhood? How do you enjoy the simple things with your children? 112 pages; paper.

The Boxcar Children

This classic tale begins with four unknown children in front of a bakery one night. Are they really orphans? Why are they afraid of their grandfather? How do they survive in a boxcar in the woods? Interesting reading for ages 7-10. 154 pages; paper.

A Tale of Three Kings

What do you do when someone throws a spear at you? In somewhat allegorical fashion, this book examines what it means to let God do his work in you when a trusted leader or fellow Christian has caused hurt. It holds out hope, healing and comfort if you are confused and bitter, all while pointing out the virtue and blessing of brokenness. 110 pages; paperback.

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.

Flame and Ashes

Triffie is a rich tomboy who is somewhat spoiled. In 1892, a huge fire burns a large part of her city, St. Johns, Newfoundland. Papa’s shop and their beautiful house are all burned down. Together with the rest of the family, Triffie learns to make do with what they still have, and becomes a more caring person in the process. Ages 9-12; 193 pages; hardcover.

Katy’s New Relations

Katy, now thirteen, finds that life brings changes. Some are anticipated and some are dreaded. “But really, why do the cousins from the United States have to move here? They are such a big family, and their clothes are so strange. What will my friends think?” Katy’s thoughts are not charitable. But then God speaks, and Katy finds a freedom she hardly thought possible. This book is a sequel to Katy’s New Horizons. Ages 9-14; 183 pages; paper

Looking for Home (Beyond the Orphan Train Book 1)

Beyond the Orphan Train Series, book 1. With their mama dead and their papa gone, there is no way the nine Cooper children can keep their family together. The four young ones must go to an orphanage. Ethan, Alice, Simon, and Will settle in at the Briarlane Children’s Home where there’s plenty to eat, plenty of work, and, it seems to Ethan, plenty of talk about a God who cares about every detail of their lives. Whatever the threat, Ethan is ready to do battle to protect his family. Ages 9-14; 175 pages; paper.

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.

The Railway Children

This classic was first published in 1906. The comfortable lives of three siblings are interrupted when their father is taken away, accused of something he did not do. The children and their mother are forced to move to a small country cottage near a railway station. Their adventures include planning a birthday party for the trainmaster, rescuing a boy with a broken leg, and preventing a train wreck. For ages 9-12; 188 pages; paper.

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