School Library Books

Lily A Bear. A story from Scotland based on a song, “Two Little Children.” James, the father, gave his life as a captain at sea. Before too long, Noreen, mother of two little children, became sick and passed away. The … Read More

O. F. Walton. When a ship strikes the rocks near his island home, twelve-year-old Alick helps with the daring rescue attempt. They are only able to save one person, two-year-old Timpey. As Alick and his grandfather take care of her, … Read More

Mrs. Stephen Friesen. A story about a girl named Sara Jane and her life during the 1850s. There are happy times and sad times, from “Company’s Coming” and “Papa Is Gored by a Bull!” to “Threshing.” Written for young teens … Read More

Velma Craven Meyer. After a tornado destroys much of the wooded area around their home, the Meyers discover a baby robin among the mess. They decide to call the little bird Robby. Robby lives an amazing 26 years, migrating south … Read More

Rebecca Martin. With high hopes, John Rittenhouses’ parents join the surge of Mennonites into the American frontier. The Master Craftsman carves out young John’s faith and character in this budding wilderness where medical help is scarce and hard work, danger, … Read More

Rebecca Martin. It was the 1930s, and the Great Depression was becoming real to the Burky household. One afternoon Father came home from the flour mill with alarming news—he had been laid off. A move to a farm in the … Read More