Ornament of Grace

Contains 20 stories for adolescent girls. You will read about girls just like you who are discovering a real-life way to find grace. Here you will find girls facing the challenges of pride, jealousy, gossip, and relationships. They also find blessings, humility, and joy. 138 pages; paperback.

Waddles

Hatched in an incubator, Waddles began his life at a school in British Columbia. Later he came to live with the Miller family, who found his unpredictable antics highly entertaining. Who knew a Canada goose could find comfort in a doll? Or that a goose can swallow a whole carrot at once? What would Waddles do when the children tried to teach him to fly? How long would Waddles stay? Ages 6-11. Paperback; 87 pages.

Glimpses of the Past

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.

The Rhine: Europe’s River Highway

Gary Miller; lower/middle. Dark green forests, castles on hilltops, and a beautiful river flowing 865 miles from the Alps to the North Sea: this is the land of the Rhine. Educational and colorful, this book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of millions of years is mentioned on pages 8 & 11.]

Rescue on the Outer Banks

It’s October 11, 1896, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Through the howling wind and lashing rain of a hurricane, 10-year-old Sam Deal and his horse Ginger gaze across the waves. The brave surf-men of Pea Island are struggling to save nine people stranded on a shipwreck. This is Sam’s chance. Can he and Ginger help rescue the victims?

Better Safe Than Sorry

Accidents seem to be a part of life. Could many of them be prevented? What is the Christian’s balance between staying safe, trusting God, and taking reasonable risks? This book is a guide to everyday safety. It also contains real-life stories and practical tips. 192 pages; paperback.

Everyone Can Sing

This book is a teacher resource booklet to help young children learn to tune their voices, and it also is a source for remedial work with the older unconfident singer and those who struggle to sing on tune. It is referred to in the A series and is part of the Paths to Song Resource Packet, but it may be used throughout the course. All student material in this book is intended as a master and may be photocopied freely. Part of the Singing School series, one book per school or classroom is sufficient.

Getting Along With People God’s Way Study Guide

Originally presented as a study guide to go with the book by the same name, this little booklet could be used as Bible study material on its own. There are 11 lessons about communication; peacemaking; love, honesty, and humility in relationships; our relationship with God; etc. 21 pages; paperback.

Almost Home

This book is a part of a series the author has written for 10-16-year-old girls. These books will interest other readers as well. Each book is about a girl in history who faced life with faith and courage though challenged by tremendous obstacles and sometimes great sorrow and suffering. This book is based on the life of the Mayflower’s Mary Chilton. 153 pages; paper. Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on pp. 66

The Home Beautiful

First published in 1912, his book clearly presents the beauties of the Christian home. Chapters include “The Wedded Life,” “The Husband’s Part,” “The Wife’s Part,” “The Parents’ Part,” “The Children’s Part,” and “Brothers and Sisters.” A clear teaching of Christian values. 184 pages; paperback.

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