
Pulling Together
It was a heartbreaking loss! The Brigg’s barn had burned down. The neighbors would help them rebuild, but with the loss of feed and extra expenses Father felt he would need to sell one of the horses. But Matthew can’t stand the thought of parting with either Ben or Dolly. Then he thinks of a plan! Will it work? 135 pages; paperback.

Race for Freedom
Freedom Seekers series, book 2. A shadowy figure lurks on the dark riverfront near the Christina. Libby is sure that it must be the cruel slave trader Riggs. Does he suspect that the runaway Jordon is hiding on her pa’s steamboat? Follow the Freedom Seekers as they race to keep Jordon free from the clutches of slavery. Ages 10-14. 247 pages; Paperback.

Ransom’s Mark
This is a true story from a harsh and different era. Thirteen-year-old Olive is traveling with her family down the Santa Fe Trail to California. One day, most of her family are killed by Yavapai Indians. Olive and her sister are eventually rescued by the more peaceful Mohaves. Olive receives a Mohave tattoo on her chin, which gives her protection from other tribes. She sees this as a mark of ransom and a sign of God’s love and deliverance.

Reaching for Tomorrow
Sympathize with Ma as she is forced to divide her loyalties between a dying mother and a sick daughter. Rejoice with Lucy when Pa brings her a teaching permit and her lifelong dream promises to be fulfilled. Reaching for Tomorrow continues the story of Lucy’s girlhood in Manitoba and Alberta. 168 pages; paperback.

Read with Dick and Jane: Jump and Run vol 3
Here are the classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Titles available include Away We Go; Fun with Dick and Jane; Go Away Spot; Go, Go, Go; Guess Who; Jump and Run; Something Funny; We Look; We Play; We Work; and Who Can Help? Grosset and Dunlap.

Read with Dick and Jane: Who Can Help?
Here are the classic Dick and Jane stories which many adults remember from their own childhood. These are delightful books for your first graders to start with. Titles available include Away We Go; Fun with Dick and Jane; Go Away Spot; Go, Go, Go; Guess Who; Jump and Run; Something Funny; We Look; We Play; We Work; and Who Can Help? Grosset and Dunlap.

Red, Yellow, Black & White
Children are naturally sympathetic toward those who live in unfortunate circumstances. This book, with its poetic narrative and bright pictures, will spark sympathy and help North American children understand that they live in much better conditions than most children around the world. Ages 2-6. 56 pages; paperback

Reddy Fox
One of Thornton Burgess’s delightful children’s stories, written in the early 1900s. There are 32 titles available. These books are good reading for children, and adults will also enjoy them! They may be ordered individually, or the full set may be purchased at a discount. This book has 86 pages. Paper.

Redwood Pioneer
Betty Stirling. Ten-year-old Mikey is a bit sad to be moving, but he is also excited to be a pioneer. Deep in the redwood forest, the O’Grady’s build a new cabin, clear land for a garden, and Pa begins harvesting tanbark. One day Pa and the big boys leave to take the bark to Santa Cruz. Mikey is the man of the house, and there is a wounded grizzly bear in the area. 156 pages; paperback; PrairieView Press.

Rescue at the Eleventh Hour
Set in England in the 1500s during the reign of Queen Mary I, this is the story of a family’s struggle to keep the faith while under persecution. Humphrey and Mary and their father Reginald Clayton find truth in reading the Bible, although this is prohibited. They gladly share with their neighbors the good news of the gospel. But one day they are apprehended. Will their faith stand firm? 91 pages; paper.

Rescue on the Outer Banks
It’s October 11, 1896, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Through the howling wind and lashing rain of a hurricane, 10-year-old Sam Deal and his horse Ginger gaze across the waves. The brave surf-men of Pea Island are struggling to save nine people stranded on a shipwreck. This is Sam’s chance. Can he and Ginger help rescue the victims?

Ricky and the Hammond Cousins
The second book in the Hammond Cousins series. The Hammond cousins are closely knit, lively, and quite normal. They dearly love their Uncle Jerry, but his boy Ricky is a different story. He is mean, loud, and makes trouble at every turn. The cousins are at first bewildered, then exasperated, and finally compassionate as they learn to relate to a boy with a hyperactive disorder. Christian Light Publ. $5.95, paper.

Rifka Sings
Rifka, a young Muslim girl, lives in Sudan and loves to sing. When her family moves to England, everything is so strange that she no longer sings. Rifka eventually learns new ways, gains new friends, and learns new songs. When Christmas comes she hears a story that will change her life. 87 pages; paper.

Ringo Saves the Day
The little orange kitten that Carol brought home is now a big cat. One day Carol & Ray were feeling sick and sleepy, but Ringo jumped at the door and made noise. So Carol took him out. Once outside, Ringo started digging in a certain spot. By doing this, Ringo likely saved Carol and Ray from dying! Read the book to find out what Ringo showed them. Read to preschoolers or buy it for beginning readers. Nice illustrations. 32 pages; paperback.

Robby
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 every fall and returning in spring to the family he loves. A remarkable story of friendship between a wild bird and his human friends. 126 pages; paper.

Rosanna of the Amish
The story of Rosanna McGonegal Yoder, the Irish Catholic baby girl who came under the influence of an Amish lady. All the episodes of this book are based on fact, and the characters are real. A straightforward account of the religious, social, and economic customs of the Amish. 319 pages; paper.

Ruggy the Mountain Buck
When Danny found a starving fawn in the forest, he begged to take it home to care for it. The baby deer was given the name Ruggy, and he quickly grew strong and agile. As the deer grew up, he spent more and more time in the woods with his deer friends, but always had a soft spot for the boy and the safety of the farmyard. Read this tale to learn about many exciting adventures with this pet deer! 123 pages; paperback.


