School Library Books

Walt Morey. This story took place when Alaska was America’s last great frontier. Mark Andersen’s only friend is Ben, an Alaskan brownie cub. Mark’s parents can see there is a special bond between their son and the big bear. But … Read More

Alberta Hawse. Gripping story of a boy’s dramatic encounter with Christ on the cross. Bringing Jesus vinegar to drink, the boy witnesses the crucifixion. 204 pages; paper; Moody Press.

Evelyn Everett-Green. Arnold, a lame and sickly boy, goes to live with his mother’s friend “Aunt Mary.” Then Arthur, a boy bent toward making trouble, lying, and deceit comes to stay. A prized butterfly collection is ruined and the blame … Read More

A teacher offers a prize for the highest score in arithmetic; one boy hides his friend’s papers so he will not win the prize. Includes various other character-building stories. 64 pages; ­paper. A Treasury of Stories series.

“How a Tale Grows,” “Paying Back,” and “The Bird That Never Sang” are a few of the stories. 63 pages; paper. A Treasury of Stories series.

Some of the paths in this book are kindness, obedience, gratitude, promptness, and ten more. 63 pages; paper. A Treasury of Stories series.

“Earning a Football,” “It Happened on Saturday,” and “Andy and the Water Hose” are a few of the nine stories in this book. 64 pages; paper. A Treasury of Stories series.

One of the stories, “Danny’s Buried Treasure,” tells how Danny wanted a puppy. Danny says, “I wish I could find a buried treasure. I’d buy the littlest puppy.” Find out where Danny discovers his buried treasure. 64 pages; paper. A … Read More

A book in the Trailblazer Series by Dave and Neta Jackson. Richard’s father is ­arrested and imprisoned in the Tower of London for treason. To stay in London is risky, so Richard’s mother and sister flee to Scotland and he … Read More

Wilma Martin. A family suddenly finds a set of strange tracks on their farm, and animals begin disappearing. The Johnsons face this problem and other situations normal to a growing family. For older children. 144 pages; paper; Martin.