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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 setting of this story is Switzerland in the year 1527. Eighteen-year-old Annabelle wants life to continue in the traditional way, happy and undisturbed. But many people are turning away from the state church as a result of seeking the truth about God and the Bible. One by one Annabelle’s own family members are baptized in the Anabaptist faith. All of Annabelle’s beliefs and relationships are shaken, forcing her to consider things she would rather ignore. Will she give in? 119 pages; paperback.
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.
The Brady Street Boys, book #7. The boys and Uncle Aaron are exhausted from traveling around the country in a fruitless search for a missing surgeon. But they are barely home before they discover their mom is caring for an abandoned baby and she needs them to manage the community garden! More things go wrong, and it is getting hard to follow Dad’s advice to focus on faith. Ages 9-15. 193 pages; paperback
This book continues the story of A Captain for Hans and tells of the group’s move to the Palatinate in Germany. Both books are historical novels. Interesting and meaningful for teenagers and adults. 191 pages; paper.
A young artist goes to the fishing village of Runswick Bay in Yorkshire, England, to get away from the pressures of the city and to paint. As he boards in a fisherman’s home, their simple faith prompts him to consider his life. Making the right friends and listening to the simple messages of a fisherman cause him to realize that a tremendous tug of war is taking place for control of his soul and life. 112 pages; paper.
Billy and his pony Blaze head out to the ranch country of the west for a vacation. There they learn about Thunderbolt, a fast, elusive wild horse. The cowboys can’t catch Thunderbolt. But with a kind and gentle approach, Blaze and Billy may succeed where others have failed. 48 pages; paper.
Robbing rich barons and squires is dangerous, but Young Alaric wants the life of a highwayman. One day he meets a soldier of the King on a forest trail, and he and others are persuaded to visit the King’s castle. There they learn the true meaning of life. (Sequel to Shining Sword and Song of the Trumpet; the author is a nephew of Charles Coleman.) 150 pages; paperback.
On the night before Christmas, Papa suddenly wakes Virginia and Sarah and takes them to Grandma’s house. Is Mama sick? Papa says no. On Christmas Day, he comes in and announces, “Mama’s okay. There are three of them!” This story is of the 1850s. Lemon Tree Series Book 2. Sequel to Katie and the Lemon Tree. Paperback.
This is a true story from a harsh and different era. Thirteen-year-old Olive is traveling with her family down the Santa Fe Trail to California. One day, most of her family are killed by Yavapai Indians. Olive and her sister are eventually rescued by the more peaceful Mohaves. Olive receives a Mohave tattoo on her chin, which gives her protection from other tribes. She sees this as a mark of ransom and a sign of God’s love and deliverance.
