Chipmunk Willie
Forest Friends Series #3. Chipmunk Willie’s life is full of adventure from the moment he awakes from hibernation. He scampers to the top of stumps and down little hills, searching for food and curious about what is around the next obstacle. But he must be careful – danger could be lurking behind the next bush! Children will enjoy this book with its many full color illustrations. 56 pages; hardcover; Northstar Books.
Clouds of War
The early morning quiet of the Ephrata Cloister was interrupted by soldiers seeking paper. Paper? Yes, paper to use as gun wadding! General Washington needs it. Oh, the paradox – 500 copies of unbound Martyrs Mirror, the great book about peace and suffering for Christ, hauled away to be used in carnal warfare! This book makes the story come alive for children. 53 pages; paperback.
Escape North
This story for 2nd and 3rd graders tells of Harriet Tubman’s life as a young slave and about how she escaped north to freedom. It tells of how she helped rescue other people from slavery in brave trips to the South, and explains the Underground Railroad to children. 48 pages; paperback.
Forever with the Lord
What would it be like to be an Anabaptist? Ursula is full of questions. Yet she sees the joy that is evident in the lives of her sister and her sister’s husband. How can she know what is right? In this interesting work of historical fiction, we get a glimpse into the story of Michael Sattler and the Anabaptists of his time. 172 pages; paperback; TGS International.
Hand in Hand
Martha is Hellen Keller’s constant companion- the one who communicates with her the best. But it’s not easy keeping Helen out of trouble. Her parents let her do as she pleases, and Martha finds herself sometimes bullied, sometimes a partner in mischief, sometimes a rescuer…. And always a servant. Can two such girls ever really be friends? What will happen when the new teacher, Anne comes? Paperback, 124 pages.
Proofreader’s note: There is one instance of inappropriate language on page 4.
Jube, the Story of a Trapper’s Dog
Felix was the most experienced wolf trapper around, but Old Rip was a huge, mean wolf that always outwitted his attempts to trap her. But things changed with the coming of a gray pup who became a great wolf dog. Read this story full of their adventures together out on the range, the fight with a bull, and the great battle when the big wolf and the big dog finally met. 187 pages; paperback
Proofreader’s note: There is inappropriate language on pp. 141 and 157.
Mennonites in Crisis
This book is a historical novel based on experiences of Mennonite families during the Revolutionary War. The people and happenings are historically correct, but conversation and lifestyle description has been added to make the story flow. The newly-formed Continental Congress had little mercy for those who did not support the fighting. The Mennonites wondered “Who is the Ceasar we are to respect in this situation?” Copies of historical documents included. 143 pages; paperback