
A Penny’s Worth of Character
Jesse Stuart. Shan Shelton learns a lesson in honesty as he deals with Mr. Conley, the storekeeper. Note: the word “gee” appears on p. 35. Paper; Jesse Stuart Foundation.

As the Mountain Moved
Hedwig Andrae. Set in Switzerland in 1806, this story tells how a Christian fisherman shares the gospel with some youth from the community. Several accept salvation. Suddenly one day the mountainside thunders into the valley, covering several villages and killing … Read More

Chocolate By Hershey
By Betty Burford. Milton Hershey loved candy. As a boy in the 1860s, he saved his hard-earned pennies for the candy store. When Milton was thirteen, he went off to learn candy making. He discovered that he had a gift … Read More


Almost Home
This book is a part of a series the author has written for 10-16-year-old girls. These books will interest other readers as well. Each book is about a girl in history who faced life with faith and courage though challenged … Read More

Ransom’s Mark
Wendy Lawton. Based on the life of the pioneer Olive Oatman. 138 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 … Read More

Star of Light
Patricia St. John. Hamid does not want his little blind sister, Kinza, to be sold to a beggar, so he decides to rescue her. Together they escape from their village. But will Kinza be safe? Paper; Moody Press.

The Tanglewoods’ Secret
Ruth discovers a very important Shepherd who can and does teach her how to be good. The story contains uplifting examples of what can happen when we let ourselves be found by Him. Paper; Moody Press.

Treasures of the Snow
Patricia St. John. A beautifully written and engaging story that captures the innocence of childhood and the joys found in the little things. Paper; Moody Press.

Footprints in the Ash
In the early morning hours of May 18, 1980, the pristine scenery around Washington’s Mount St. Helens was shattered by a powerful explosion that devastated its north slope. In the aftermath, amid the rivers of mud, blankets of ash, and eerie … Read More