
The Shining Sword
An absorbing allegory of a young man who becomes a soldier in the army of the King. Lanus learns to fight using the weapons the King has provided for him, especially his shield and sword. The more he uses his sword, the lighter and easier to use it becomes. One day when the enemy surrounds the castle, Lanus and his friends learn the ultimate secret of the shining sword. An inspiring book for teenagers and older readers. 157 pages; paper.

The Sign of the Beaver
Elizabeth George Speare. Until the day his father returns to their cabin in the Maine wilderness, twelve-year-old Matt must try to survive on his own. Although Matt is brave, he’s not prepared for an attack by swarming bees, and he’s astonished when he is rescued by an Indian chief and his grandson Attean. As the boys come to know each other, Attean learns to speak English while Matt becomes a skilled hunter. Though many months have passed, there’s no sign of Matt’s family. Then Attean asks Matt to join the Beaver tribe and move north. Should Matt abandon his hopes of ever seeing his family again and move on to a new life? Yearling. $6.50, paper.

The Six Days of Genesis
The author strongly believes in an actual six-day creation. He takes the biblical account and discusses scientific data and theories in support of it. Word meanings related to the topic are explored. He counters the theories that seek to blend the biblical account with evolutionary ideas. Chapter titles include “The Garden of Eden,” “Before the Flood,” and “The Tower of Babel.”

The Spanish Brothers
This book gives a picture of the sufferings of Christians in Spain under the Inquisition. The story is built around a fictional account of two brothers, one of whom gives his life for his faith, yet historical facts and actual people in history are brought into the account. Forgiveness of enemies is vividly portrayed. 326 pages; paper.

The Spark, A Mother’s Story of Nurturing, Genius, & Autism
Though Jake Barnett is diagnosed with autism at the age of two, his IQ is higher than Albert Einstein’s. This is the story of his mother’s love and perseverance and the amazing path that unlocked what was going on in his brain. This story is not an average situation, but there are tidbits of insight that can benefit teachers, board members, and parents. 257 pages, paperback, Random House.

The Splendor of the Temple
This book is a study of Herod’s Temple, which was a reconstruction of Solomon’s earlier work. This full-color book is filled with beautiful photographs of a scale model of Herod’s temple. Those interested in Bible history will find this book interesting and helpful. 96 pages; hardcover.

The Story About Ping
On a day like any other, Ping sets off from the boat he calls home with his comically large family in search of “pleasant things to eat.” On this particular day, he is accidentally left behind when the boat leaves. Undaunted, the little duck heads out onto the Yangtze in search of his family, only to find new friends and adventures (and a bit of peril) around every bend. 32 pages; paperback.

The Things Which Belong to Our Peace
Myron Nightingale, the author, shares insights and inspirations on a variety of spiritual truths. Topics include prayer, the voice of the Comforter, surrender, the home, security, stability, and confidence, the mystery of the faith, and more. Biblical principles are presented as well as their application in everyday living. This book is suitable for all ages of readers who enjoy reading about spiritual living. 165 pages; paper.

The Tinker’s Daugher
This book is a part of a series the author has written for 10-16-year-old girls. These books will interest other readers as well. Each book is about a girl in history who faced life with faith and courage though challenged by tremendous obstacles and sometimes great sorrow and suffering. This book is based on the life of Mary Bunyan, John Bunyan’s blind daughter. 131 pages; paper.

The Titanic Tragedy: Stories from the Mighty Titanic
Each chapter in this book is a story from the tragic sinking of the Titanic. The author uses this account to draw a parallel theme to Christian life and eternal destiny. This book is a plea to the reader to come to God before it is too late. 90 pages; paperback.

The Train of Life
Bill Giesbrecht. Related by Kayla Warkentin, written by Rosalie Penner. This book follows the life of Bill Giesbrecht, from the love story of his parents until his own retirement. Walk with him through the stages of life from growing up in a family of 17 children, working hard on his father’s farm, serving with CPS, and acquiring his own farm. In his varied experiences, he shows how God has led him through the hard times. 144 pages; paperback. OUT OF PRINT.

The Treasure Hunt
Amish Frontier Series book 2. The Yoder family moves to Colorado to take advantage of cheap farmland. Young Joe has studied in history class about the gold rush that occurred some years before, and he seeks to find gold to help the family finances. On one of his excursions he meets an old prospector who has sought gold most of his life. Eventually, both Joe and the old man learn about the true treasures that money cannot buy. 155 pages; paper.

The Treble Clef
Practical pointers on how to write new songs. Part one focuses on lyrics: choosing a clear theme, the poetic rhythm and making sure the message is sound in doctrine. Part two discusses the melody and harmony: choosing a range for your song, the proper use of chords and the emotions conveyed by the music. This book offers songwriters a step-by-step outline for reviewing their own songs. 94 pages; spiral bound.

The United Undivided Church of God
Written in the late 1500s, translated by Titus B. Hoover. It was the wish of John Holdeman that this book be translated into English. The author calls it an “explanation from the Holy Scripture, how the church of God, the faithful upon earth, are united, one people, undivided, as members of one body fitly joined together, serving one another in doctrine, faith, baptism, and Communion.” 200 pages; paper.





