School Library Books

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 … Read More

Edith S. Floyer. The Huguenots were a ­despised and sometimes martyred people during the 1600s in France. This suspenseful story is about three children’s flight to Amsterdam to escape from the King’s men. Will they be able to make it … Read More

J. H. Langille. The main character, Freddie, makes many new friends, some of whom are not good for him. But his best friend, Joe, is alarmed and points him to better paths. Follow Freddie’s adventures and see his transformation from … Read More

Ken Anderson. Tooley had faith in his dog, Gyp, even though Gyp looked just like a wolf. Tooley’s faith was unshaken even in the face of seeming evidence that Gyp was turning into a sheep killer. Read this story to … Read More

Neil Wayne Northey. These African animals are strange looking, act strange, and eat strange food. Many lessons can be learned from these interesting stories of God’s animal creation. 205 pages; paper; AB Publishing.

A collection of reprinted stories from the 19th century. The first, “The Widow’s Son,” is the story of a young man whose move into the city brings an acquaintance into his life who gradually leads him away from the morals … Read More

Alva Halverson Seymour. “How the wind blows tonight!” says Tante Anna. But the van Rossem family isn’t worried. Their house is solid, and strong dikes hold back the sea. Later that night they awaken to the shrieking of sirens and … Read More

Wendy Lawton. Based on the life of Harriet Tubman. 140 pages; paper; Moody. The following titles are all part of a series the author has written with 10-16-year-old girls as the intended audience, although these books will interest other readers … Read More