Tales From Maple Ridge: The Lucky Wheel

Book 2 in the Tales From Maple Ridge series. The schoolchildren of Maple Ridge are trying to raise money to repair the schoolhouse. Logan doesn’t have the money, but he has a broken wheel and a Fix-It shop. He can fix the wheel, but can he sell it? Read this book to see how Logan’s story resulted in a lot of people showing up to fix the school. 121 pages; paperback; Little Simon. Proofreader’s note: There are two instances of inappropriate language; see pp. 59 & 120.

Springs in the Valley

A daily devotional book suitable for youth and adults. In life’s journey, God graciously provides oases of restoration where we least expect them. In this book the author assures us that no mountain is too high, no desert valley too parched, for springs of life-giving hope and strength to reach us. This book is similar to Streams in the Desert. 404 pages; paperback.

Forty Acre Swindle

Dave and Neta Jackson. “Freedom” in Alabama in 1898 feels like only a step away from slavery. The Turners own a forty acre farm, but the land is run down from growing cotton year after year, the debt is piling up, and prejudiced neighbors make life difficult. But then George Washington Carver comes around with his teachings about how to make the land more productive, how to grow different crops, and ways to make their own soap and whitewash. Hope springs up for Jesse and his family! 141 pages; paper; Ages 8-12.

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.

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