
Where the Red Fern Grows
Wilson Rawls. A heart touching tale of a boy, his two hunting dogs, and their adventures, love, and friendship. Proofreaders’ note: Beware of some swear words and a thread of heroism.

The Cay
Theodore Taylor. A blind white boy is stranded on an island with a black man whom he despises, but the boy comes to appreciate and depend on the man.

The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett. An orphaned, unloved English girl and her sickly cousin gradually find healing through exploring and working in a long lost garden.


My Side of the Mountain
Jean Craighead George. A New York City boy determines to face the wilderness alone, and survive. Along the way, he finds both human and animal friends and learns a little about himself.

Island of the Blue Dolphins
Scott O’dell. Left all alone on her island home, Karana faces the future with courage and resourcefulness.

The Arrow Over the Door
Joseph Bruchac. Is it possible to be peaceful during a time of war? A young Quaker lad during the Revolutionary War is about to find out. A group of Indians shows up at a Quaker meeting. What will happen? Told … Read More

Lost in the Barrens
Farley Mowat. When Awasin and Jamie’s canoe is destroyed by the rapids, they must face the wilderness with no food and no hope of rescue. To survive, they build an igloo, battle a grizzly bear, track several wolves, and slaughter … Read More

This Is My Heritage
Traces the history and lineage of the church from shortly after Pentecost until the present. Special emphasis is given to the growth and development of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Illustrated, with maps and timelines. (The 2021 printing … Read More