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Robin Johnson; lower/middle. This engaging and colorful book will bring alive the history, geography and power of one of North America’s greatest rivers. Many colorful pictures. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of thousands of years is mentioned on page 8.]
Martha is Hellen Keller’s constant companion- the one who communicates with her the best. But it’s not easy keeping Helen out of trouble. Her parents let her do as she pleases, and Martha finds herself sometimes bullied, sometimes a partner in mischief, sometimes a rescuer. And always a servant. Can two such girls ever really be friends? What will happen when the new teacher, Anne comes? 124 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on page 4.
Built in 1880 of cast iron and steel, the “fat and red and jolly” little lighthouse sits on the bank of the Hudson River in New York City. When the great, gray, and powerful George Washington Bridge is built overhead, the little lighthouse feels very, very small. But he soon comes to understand that he is still needed to guide boats through dark and stormy weather. Ages 3 to 7. 64 pages; paperback.
Jesse Stuart; middle. Shan Shelton learns a lesson in honesty as he deals with Mr. Conley, the storekeeper. Jesse Stuart Foundation. $5.00, paper. Proofreader’s note: The word “gee” appears on p. 35.
Words of Christ in Red. Book introductions and topical headings throughout the text. Also features a concordance. Black Leatherlike cover. Page size is 8 1/8 x 5 1/2.
Connie Brummel Crook; lower. Limping Leg, a young Missisauga boy, can only watch the games his friends play. Alone in the forest one day, he discovers something that keeps his tribe from starvation and earns him a place among his people. Illustrated. Fitzhenry & Whiteside. $7.95, paper.
Grand-Ole Fishwrapper Stories, Volume 4. The best Fishwrapper stories from 2014-2018. 397 pages; hardcover; Little Mountain Printing.
The story of Mary, a little Mennonite girl who moved with her family to Mexico in 1922. They were one of approximately 8,000 Old Colony Mennonite families who emigrated from Manitoba to Chihuahua, Mexico, during the 1920s to preserve their language and culture. Together with Mary, experience the joys and terrors of her childhood in Mexico. Her true story, written by her daughter-in-law. 112 pages; paper.
Six-year-old Carlos has found a treasure: eight eggs! His mother sends him to share some of them with their elderly neighbors, and it sets off quite a chain reaction of sharing. Young children will enjoy this book. 26 pages; paperback; preschool to age 8.
Words of Christ in red. More suitable for distribution or giving away than for young children. Page size is 3 3/8 by 5 in. Black paperback. KJV.
