Heart of Gold

A sequel to At the Little Brown House and The Lilac Lady. After an unfortunate slip of her foot, Peace faces the darkest days of her young life. As she lies in bed, she thinks of the Lilac Lady. Will Grandpa and Grandma Campbell ever see their dear girl go skipping and dancing down the garden path again? 192 pages; paper.

Robby

After a tornado destroys much of the wooded area around their home, the Meyers discover a baby robin among the mess. They decide to call the little bird Robby. Robby lives an amazing 26 years, migrating south every fall and returning in spring to the family he loves. A remarkable story of friendship between a wild bird and his human friends. 126 pages; paper.

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.

The Night the Angel Came

This is the true story of a girl born in Korea and adopted by a loving couple from America. She suffers from distressing nightmares. One night a bright and calming presence enters her room. Nice illustrations. Preschoolers and ages 7-10; 24 pages; hardcover.

The Beggar’s Bible

John Wycliffe is an Oxford professor who has radical ideas—he believes everyone should be able to read the Bible. Young Arnold Hutton hears Wycliffe’s enemies are sending spies to his lectures and encouraging Oxford students to riot in the streets. Will Wycliffe heed the warnings? 135 pages; paper; Herald Press.

Nobody’s Boy

This is a story of an “orphan” boy. When he is eight, he finds out that the woman he thought was his mother is not. He had been found abandoned as a baby, and had been kept with the hope of a fine reward when his rich family finds him. But the family needs money, and he is sold to a traveling entertainer. Follow his wandering life, sometimes so hopeful and sometimes so hopeless, to the surprising conclusion of the story. 237 pages; paper.

Courage That Counts and other Stories of Pioneer Days

This book is a nice collection of stories from pioneer days. The adolescents in these stories, like young folks today, faced challenges with fear, anger, acceptance, and sin. The lessons learned are the same answers we need today. These stories could work well for school or family devotions. 180 pages; paperback.

The Dog That Would Be

A collection of stories about dogs. The family pet of many years, Pooch, appears in every chapter, along with stories of other dogs and their many exploits. 44 pages; paperback.

Bible Riddles for Families

In this book you will find 183 riddles and questions based on the King James Version of the Bible. This book will be interesting for family devotions and Sunday School classes. There is a table of contents at the front which can help you find riddles about a certain topic or Bible character. 74 pages; paperback.

Betteken’s Refuge

When persecution comes to the city of Antwerp in 1573, Betteken Wens is afraid the priest will find out that her father is an Anabaptist minister. Then Betteken’s mother, Maeyken, is captured and imprisoned for her faith. Her absence leaves a void in the family that cannot be filled, and Betteken wonders if God hears their prayers. Based on an account in Martyrs Mirror. Ages 12 and up; 144 pages; paperback.

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