Nelly’s Dark Days

This old classic was originally printed in 1870. It gives a picture of how many people in Liverpool and other cities were caught in the grip of drunkenness and poverty. Nelly’s father is a hopeless drunkard, whose negligence cost the life of his wife, and Nelly almost died as well. Through God’s grace the father experienced forgiveness and a change of heart, and the book ends happily. 99 pages; hardcover.

More About the Martins

This book continues the story of the happy Martin family. Here are stories about Christmas holidays, gifts to a poor family, Gerald’s conversion, Rose’s hospital stay, and trying to be kind to unruly neighbor children. Practical lessons in each chapter. Ages 8-12; 186 pages; paper.

Winter Snows

Find a place in the Pleasant Valley schoolroom to hear the students present a Christmas program. Listen to Lucy’s pounding heart as she comes to grips with her tortured conscience. Winter Snows, a sequel to The Early Years, continues the story of Lucy’s growing-up years in southern Manitoba. 160 pages; paper.

Clouds of Terror

Helga and Erik could not believe their eyes. There were grasshoppers everywhere, and they were eating the crops! In the 1870s, when grasshoppers destroyed farms in Minnesota and other Midwestern states, many families gave up and moved away. This is the story of how two Swedish immigrant children help their parents save their home on the prairie. Paperback; 48 pages.

When School Bells Call

This book is filled with the adventures of walking to school, a “food roll” for the teacher, autumn harvest days on the farm, staying after school to help the teacher clean, and squirrel hunting. 72 pages; paper.

The Seventh One

Read one man’s experiences with seven different dogs throughout his life – from the little terrier who came when Tom Wilson was a two-year-old to the German shepherd named Una. This book will delight all animal lovers. 115 pages; paper.

Dolly, Dear Dolly

The true story of a raccoon raised by a family in New Mexico. Dolly came to the Neill family as an orphaned raccoon just days old. The family enjoyed feeding Dolly and watching her grow. Later she became mischievous. The Neills learned that it is challenging and fun to raise a raccoon. 136 pages; paper.

Anak, the Eskimo Boy

Anak and his family live near the Coronation Gulf. He experiences both adventure and danger as he learns to hunt seals, caribou, and walrus. As he confronts the challenges of Eskimo life, including accidentally drifting out to sea on an ice floe, he learns important lessons about responsibility and dependence on God. 115 pages; hardcover.

Pontius Pilate

A book about the most famous man in Roman history-the man who declared Jesus of Nazareth innocent but who nevertheless sent Him to the cross. Makes the story come alive. 383 pages; paper.

God’s Grace in the Valley

This daily devotional is written by one well acquainted with grief. The 144 devotionals cover a wide range of topics. Each devotional has a scripture reading, a short essay on the topic, questions, and space for journaling. 303 pages; paperback; TGS International.

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