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The Railway Children
This classic was first published in 1906. The comfortable lives of three siblings are interrupted when their father is taken away, accused of something he did not do. The children and their mother are forced to move to a small country cottage near a railway station. Their adventures include planning a birthday party for the trainmaster, rescuing a boy with a broken leg, and preventing a train wreck. For ages 9-12; 188 pages; paper.
The Red Roan Pony
The red roan pony had a pretty gray circus pony for a mother and a wild roan mustang for a father. He was full of speed and grace and sense, and had a real love for the young people who loved him so much! Read about races on the prairie and a thrilling fox hunt. Will be enjoyed by animal lovers everywhere! 320 pages; paperback; AB Publishing
The Remarkable Record of Job
This is a commentary on the book of Job. Far from being an engaging fable, the account of Job is one of the most historically and scientifically accurate records of the ancient world. This book is a call to believe in God’s creation and in God himself, a God that cannot be “figured out,” but He can certainly be trusted. For deeper thinkers to read and sort the wheat from the chaff. 144 pages; paperback.
The Rescuing Day
Callista the doll is having a terrible day! First she gets buried by a tornado and has to be dug out. Later she has to face a fierce snake! This is a children’s story to read aloud. Also suitable for lower-grade children, especially girls in grades 2 and 3. Includes some black and white illustrations. 48 pages; paperback
The Rhine: Europe’s River Highway
Gary Miller; lower/middle. Dark green forests, castles on hilltops, and a beautiful river flowing 865 miles from the Alps to the North Sea: this is the land of the Rhine. Educational and colorful, this book can be enjoyed by beginning readers as well as middle-grade students. 32 pages; paperback. [* A time frame of millions of years is mentioned on pages 8 & 11.]
The Schoolchildren’s Blizzard
Marty Rhodes Figley, illustrated by Shelly O. Haas. This story is based on the true story of Minnie Freeman, a teacher who led her students to safety through the deadly blizzard of January 12, 1888. Color illustrations. Suitable for lower-grade children. 48 pages; paperback.
The Search for Christian Education in Michigan
This book is a record of the efforts of members of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, who reside in the state of Michigan, to maintain their historic faith and practice in the area of education. Included are an important set of documents, letters, newspaper articles, and reports of court proceedings showing the progression of this effort. The conviction to begin a parochial school for children of members is shown. Meeting minutes related to the building of Countryside Christian School as well as early school board meeting minutes are also part of this record. 95 pages; paperback.
The Search for Christmas
The princess in the castle delights to see the light from the little house of the woodchopper. It seems like a star. The woodchopper’s little boy delights to see the bright light from the castle. It seems like an angel. On Christmas day they each go searching for “Christmas.” But they only succeed in finding each other and getting lost together. Read this book to learn the happy conclusion. Preschool to age 9; 48 pages; paper.
The Search for My Mother
This is Wilma Dean’s personal experience of finding her birth mother. She relates childhood challenges as an adopted person, the pain of losing her father, giving her heart to God, and an experience of reconsecration. After many years, God opened the door and brought rest to the question, “Who was my real mother?” 119 pages; paperback.
The Secret Hiding Place
Davy and Tom find a secret hiding place in Farmer Cooper’s woods. They have great adventures there, but they know they shouldn’t be trespassing, and they took some things that weren’t theirs. They were even late for school! Will the policeman find them? But later their conscience bothered them because of Mrs. Janssen’s kindness. They returned the things they had taken. Preschool to age 9. 48 pages; paperback.
The Seventh Escape
Walter Logé is an ambulance driver in the German army. He is taken prisoner by the Russians in 1944 and shipped to a labor camp. Walter is gentle and kind, yet he also has nerves of steel, quick wits, and much determination. His goal is to get back to Berlin, where his wife and three children hopefully await him. 116 pages; paper.
The Shadow of the Cross
A book describing many of the types and shadows from the Old Testament which teach us about Christ and the New Testament. This book was written to show the marvelous design of the Bible and that only God could have been the author. Chapters discuss topics such as Bible numbers; the trees in the garden of Eden; Eve and the church; Noah and the ark; types in the lives of Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron; and much more. 206 pages; paper.
The Shadow of the Cross (Eng/Span)
A book describing many of the types and shadows from the Old Testament which teach us about Christ and the New Testament. This book was written to show the marvelous design of the Bible and that only God could have been the author. Chapters discuss topics such as Bible numbers; the trees in the garden of Eden; Eve and the church; Noah and the ark; types in the lives of Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron; and much more. Bilingual, English and Spanish; 395 pages; paper.
The Shepherd of Bethlehem
Through an unexpected turn of events, a small, motley audience listens as a clergyman lectures on the life of David, the shepherd-king. The story follows the lives of several listeners and their responses to the Bible message. An excellent classic! 366 pages; hardcover.