Janet & Geoff Benge. This book tells the story of Thomas Edison’s life, from when he was a young lad inadvisably playing with fire until he became a renowned inventor. This well-researched book tells the story without covering up his … Read More
Janet McNaughton. Triffie is a rich tomboy who is somewhat spoiled. In 1892, a huge fire burns a large part of her city, St. Johns, Newfoundland. Papa’s shop and their beautiful house are all burned down. Together with the rest of … Read More
Diane Yoder. When persecution comes to the city of Antwerp in 1573, Betteken Wens is afraid the priest will find out that her father is an Anabaptist minister. Then Betteken’s mother Maeyken is captured and imprisoned for her faith. Her … Read More
Thomas C. Hinkle. Out of the old West comes this story of a fine blue roan horse, naturally endowed with a gentle spirit and keen sense. A young ranch hand, Jim, rescues Tornado Boy from the quicksand, only to lose … Read More
Thomas C. Hinkle. When Dusty the wolfhound pup is only nine days old a freak accident separates him from his mother. He is adopted by a she-wolf named Old Gray. Old Gray tries to instill in Dusty the fear of … Read More
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
Ruth Alberta Brown. Opening day at Ivy Hall is a great bustle of excitement and greeting old friends. But who is that lame, red-haired girl dressed in rags? Glory has a rough time at the school, and everyone else does … Read More
Margaret A. Epp. Ten-year-old Anita is moving with her parents to the orchard country of Nova Scotia because her father is ill and unable to work. Her world is impacted by an orphan boy, boisterous cousins, and an old “wanderer” … Read More
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
Alice Warkentin. The Schmitt family, consisting of Pa and Ma, six children and Granny, have their sights set on a great dream – emigrate to America, find a homestead, and live on their own farm. But setbacks, illness, and tragedy … Read More