School Library Books

Wendy Lawton. Based on the life of freed slave and author Phillis Wheatley. 135 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 … Read More

Walt Morey. When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he’s shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal’s eyes says he is … Read More

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

“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