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Runaway Sled and Other Stories
These stories are for the lower grades and each story has either a Thinking Exercise or a Look and See Exercise. A few of the titles are The Fast Sled Ride, Tears in the Dishpan, A Hard Lesson for Esther, Mother’s Good Helpers, and many other stories to read. Pathway.
Sammy Jay
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 87 pages. Paper.
Samuel F. B. Morse
The age of instant communication was ushered in by Morse and his invention of the telegraph. The story follows Morse’s life through his career as an artist, his involvement in the invention of photography, and finally, the success of telegraphy and the Morse Code. 169 pages; paperback.
Sandy Knoll Farm
Sequel to A Michigan Summer, this book continues the story of the Troyer family. The boys experience the satisfaction of earning money for something they really want. When a serious accident claims one of Joni’s eyes, he learns to accept those things that cannot be changed. Illustrated. 240 pages; paper.
Sara Jane: Country Girl
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 but will be enjoyed by anyone who likes to read. 139 pages; paper.
Sarah in the Village
Sarah is the oldest child in a Mennonite family in a village in Russia. They have many uncles, aunts, and cousins, and village life is lively and fun. But the worries come so often to the young girl too. Read this book to learn more about how young folks grew up long ago in our ancestors’ villages in Russia. 121 pages; paperback.
Saved at Sea
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, they learn the importance of building on Christ the Rock. 96 pages; paper.
Saved by Love
Originally printed in 1895. Life is hard and temptations strong for two poor girls who live on Fisher’s Lane in London. But Susie teaches Elfie about the Father’s love, even going to jail with her though not guilty herself. They start going to evening school, and eventually find help with caring people. But it all started with love lived out in desperate circumstances. For ages 10-14. 120 pages; hardcover.
Secret at Pheasant Cottage
Lucy has lived with Gran and Grandpa since she was quite young, but she has faint memories of someone else. Who? What are her grandparents hiding? Lucy is determined to find the answer, but is she ready to know the truth? Ages 10-12, 130 pages, paperback. [* Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on p. 36.]
Shadow of His Hand
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 by tremendous obstacles and sometimes great sorrow and suffering. This book is based on the life of Holocaust survivor Anita Dittman. 164 pages; paper.
Shadow the Barn Cat
Pleasant Valley Farm series. These books will delight young children. They each tell the story of a special barnyard animal in a warm and personable way. The colorful illustrations by Nadia Gura help tell the story. The books are hardcover with quality binding and paper. What is sleek, shy and black, and loves to hunt in the dark barn? Shadow the barn cat! And she needs a place that is snug and safe and dark and quiet to hide a secret. What is it? 44 pages; hardcover.
Shepherd of the Highlands
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 neglected children, searching for someone to care for them, died one winter night on the steps of a church. 158 pages; paper.
Silver
He was a beautiful sight, the pure white colt with long, silver mane and tail streaming in the wind. He could run faster than all the other colts in the wild herd. Charlie Barr was determined to have the wild colt for his very own. “I must hurry and get my brand on him before some other feller does!” Charlie said. That would not be so easy, and after being captured once, Silver got his freedom again. He lived an adventurous life before Charlie finally got him back. 245 pages; paperback. Proofreader’s note: There are some instances of inappropriate language on pages 109, 181, 188, and 191.
Snoopy the Sheep
These books will delight young children. They each tell the story of a special barnyard animal in a warm and personable way. The colorful illustrations by Nadia Gura help tell the story. The books are hardcover with quality binding and paper.Snoopy’s home was cozy and safe with plenty of fresh grass to eat, but Snoopy was discontented. 48 pages.
Snow and Ice: Canadian Winter Weather
Why does Canada have such cold weather? Canada is known for its long winters, but there’s more to the weather than snowdrifts and below-zero temperatures. This book is easy to understand and has thrilling true stories of major weather events. Scholastic Canada.
Soft Rain
It all begins when Soft Rain’s teacher reads a letter stating that on May 23, 1838, all Cherokee people are to leave their land and move to what many Cherokees called “the land of darkness”: the West. Soft Rain is confident that her family will not have to move because they have just planted corn for the next harvest, but soon thereafter, soldiers arrive to take nine-year-old Soft Rain and her mother to walk the Trail of Tears, leaving the rest of her family behind. Ages 8-12. 115 pages; paperback. Random House.