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Book 2 of Little Prairie Girl Series. This book continues the true story of Clara Durksen. Almost a teenager now, Clara wonders about her future. Life has so many problems! How will they make a living? If they move, where to? Will she find a friend at the new school? But Father has an unshakeable faith no matter what. And Clara is slowly learning about God’s care for her. A recipe for traditional Russian Mennonite food follows each chapter. 115 pages; paper.
Granger E Westberg. Grieving is a natural process that we go through when something or someone important to us has been taken away, such as losing a loved one, losing one’s job, moving, and other upheavals in life. Written for both for the one grieving and the one comforting, this book touches on the various stages of grief and how, with God, we can heal. 63 pages; paper; Fortress Press.
In April of 1869, the transcontinental railroad was nearing completion. Central Pacific, the company that built the western portion of track, attempted to beat the previous record and build ten miles of track in one day. This well-illustrated book documents that day. In twelve hours, hundreds of men working in teams like an efficient machine laid down ten miles, fifty-six feet of track! 40 pages; paperback.
Freedom Seekers series, book 4. “Sometimes there’s a cost for doing the right thing,” says Captain Norstad after standing up to a swindler. But the cost is high – the possible loss of the Christina steamboat! Will he and the other Freedom Seekers recover the stolen money before a double payment is due? In The Swindler’s Treasure the author brings into the story the thoughts of historic Illinois residents who give their reasons for being active participants in the Underground Railroad. 247 pages; paperback.
Bobbie Kalman; lower/middle. Color maps, concise but interesting text and many color illustrations make this a good overview of the United States for young children. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Freedom Seekers series, book 3. Long ago Jordan’s parents named him in the belief that one day he would lead his people across the Jordan River into the Promised Land of freedom. Now Jordan, as a newly escaped fugitive, plans how to rescue his mother, two sisters, and a brother from slavery. But has an escaped convict crept aboard the steamboat Christina? Did he overhear Libby’s talk with Caleb; her giving away of a life-or-death secret? 247 pages; paperback.
Natalie Hyde; lower/middle. Children will enjoy learning about mining and the type of communities that form in a mining area. Colorful illustrations. This book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback; Crabtree Publishing Company.
Though Zakhira faces the immediate possibility of torture and death for being a Christian, she is comforted by the Word of God. Read this true story to understand better how God works with a Muslim who converts to Christianity. You will feel terror with the author, then see the power and miracles God can do in a heart given to Him. 303 pages; paperback.
Here we have a fascinating story from years ago in the Swiss Alps. Louis and his grandfather, by a series of unfortunate circumstances, became trapped in a little chalet high on the mountain. The first major storm of the early winter sealed them in. No rescue from the village below was possible. Read this book to see what it was like to live nearly four months under the snow! 54 pages; paperback.
Teal faux leather, with an applique/embossed design on the front and an embossed design on the back. Silver page gilding. 7-point type, words of Christ in red, topical subheadings throughout the chapters. A limited topical index and one-year reading plan are included. KJV. Page size is 6 1/4 x 4 1/4; thickness is 1 inch.
