
The Night the Angel Came
This is the true story of a girl born in Korea and adopted by a loving couple from America. She suffers from distressing nightmares. One night a bright and calming presence enters her room. Nice illustrations. Preschoolers and ages 7-10; 24 pages; hardcover.

The Nile
Molly Aloian. The Nile is the world’s longest river and the birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. This book takes readers along the “River in the Sand” as it flows north from its source in central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea, crossing thousands of miles of desert. Ages 7-12. 32 pages; paperback; CrabTree Publishing.Proofreader’s note: Mention is made of evolutionary time development.

The Ocean Book
This book gives a colorful, detailed look at the oceans on planet Earth. Text in differently colored sections throughout is variously aimed at 5th and 6th grade reading level, 7th and 8th grade reading level, and 9th through 11th grade reading level. You will likely learn many things about the ocean that you did not know before! For school and home libraries. 96 pages plus foldout; hardcover.

The Other Side of the Wall
Christians are to be givers. Too often, though, we simply take the easy route of tossing money at problems without taking time to understand the underlying causes of poverty. This book, part of the Kingdom-Focused Living series, includes a thorough look at God-centered giving and stresses biblical principles that apply to Christians who want to reflect God’s heart in giving. 250 pages; paper.

The Path of Loneliness
We all face loneliness at some time. This book holds forth hope through God’s love for you and his plans to bless you. This topic is tackled with honesty, compassion, and faith, not platitudes. The author writes from her personal experience. 196 pages; paper.

The Phantom Deer
The story of a man, a boy, and a Key deer — an endangered species of miniature deer found in the Florida Keys. Hickey does not appreciate visitors to the Keys, and he is uneasy when his great-nephew Jack comes to visit. Jack is also nervous, but quickly changes his mind when he befriends his uncle’s Key fawn. Follow along as together the three encounter exciting adventures in the beautiful tropical Keys. 192 pages; paperback.

The Pie Lady
In The Pie Lady, Mennonite homemaker Greta Isaac shares stories of family and friends and tells of their qualities, happy times, and sad times to give a view into the kitchens of various pie ladies as they whip up concoctions that please the mouth and nourish the soul. 195 pages; paperback.

The Pig under the Pew
Three mischievous boys, an equally mischievous little pig, a little girl wandering where she shouldn’t – these all combine to give the church caretaker a lot of trouble, especially since he was already grumpy over his missing glasses. But then the glasses are found, the caretaker is glad, and all are happy friends once more! Preschool to age 8; 48 pages; paperback; Inheritance Publications.

The Pineapple Story
This story about conquering anger took place in Dutch New Guinea. With the basic principle of giving everything we own to God, the missionary learned to overcome his anger about his stolen pineapples. In doing so, he witnessed to those he came to help. A good story for young and old alike. 44 pages; hardcover.

The Power of the Spirit
Written over 200 years ago, but updated for today’s reader. This book depicts our dependence upon the Spirit for all that we have and are. Included is a powerful testimony of nonresistance using the example of Jesus on the cross forgiving His enemies. This book is above average. Adult. 184 pages; paper.

The Present
“It looks like cancer,” the doctor said. The impact of his words hit hard. She was only thirty-eight. Would she have to leave her family now? Initial treatment was successful, and the family enjoyed eight golden years. Then the cancer was back with a vengeance. Read of hope and despair, and of triumph in the midst of tragedy. 137 pages; paper.

The Price
In this sequel to Angels over Waslala and Angels in the Night, Pablo reports on the fate of a number of the robbers who harassed them during their first years in Nicaragua. Most meet a violent end. The book carries a sobering warning about the terrible end awaiting those who reject God’s love. 176 pages; paper.







