Recent reviews:
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Joseph, Rachel's Son
The story of Joseph is retold here, well fleshed out but still true to the Bible. -
What Really Happened to the Dinosaurs
Full-color paintings help tell the story of what dinosaurs are, where they came from, and what happened to them, from the Bible. -
Ship
With text and color paintings, the story of a ship's building, loss and rediscovery is told, as a typical example of Spanish treasure ships. -
Mr. Revere and I
Paul Revere's famous ride, and the beginning of the American Revolution, are discussed through the eyes of a horse. -
Guns for General Washington
General Washington and his rag-tag army need guns and ammunition—can it be brought from 300 miles away over mountains and rivers in the winter? -
Loyalty Test
The story of the Mennonites during the American Revolution is told through the eyes of a man who became a leader of his church during that turbulent time. -
Texas Tomboy
As her family struggles for survival during a terrible drought, Charlie struggles between being a tomboy and being the ladylike girl her mother wants her to be. -
Comfort & Joy (Christmas Lights Collection 2018)
The four stories in this collection center around romance beginning at Christmas, but have wildly different themes otherwise. -
The Three Faces of Nellie
Laura Ingalls Wilder based her character Nellie Oleson on three different people—who were they, really? -
Judy's Journey
After Judy and her family leave the place in Alabama where they have been sharecropping, they find themselves following crops up the Atlantic seaboard. -
Little Town on the Prairie
During the first two years that the little town of DeSmet exists on the prairie of North Dakota, Laura and her family struggle to make a living and send blind Mary to college. -
Distant Thunder
When the Continental Army brings prisoners to the Moravian village of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and one escapes, two cousins must figure out how to protect him. -
A Voice of Her Own
The story of a famous Black poetess from the American Revolution is told in story and beautiful artwork. -
Lords of the Earth
With determination to share Christ with as many people as possible, Stan Dale dared to get in contact with an unreached head-hunting, cannibalistic tribe in inland Irian Jaya, even though he knew it could be dangerous to do so. -
Daniel Boone: Frontiersman
Daniel Boone led a very adventurous life, and very little slowed him down when he was determined to explore a new area of North America. -
A Thousand Shall Fall
When Franz Hasel, a Sabbath-keeping Pacifist, was drafted into the Nazi army, could he hold to his convictions and still manage to do the tasks he was given? And could his family at home survive, and hold to their convictions? -
The Savvy Solopreneur's Guide to Content Creation: For Websites, Blogs and Newsletters
Short, practical tips for how to write your own or curate content for your business from other resources, and thoughts on building your online platform. -
The Fragrance of Geraniums
With her home life in a shambles, Grace Picoletti struggles to find her way in life—even as her father spirals deeper into sin and her mother’s demands seem to increase daily. -
Terri
Longing to have her own family, Terri decides to begin foster parenting, but when the first day ends up much more complicated than she anticipated, can she learn to rely on the Lord as she needs to? -
Remembering the Alamo
When the Texans need help against the advancing Mexican army lead by Santa Anna, Silas Edwards sets off with his friend Wes to help defend the Alamo mission. -
The Insanity of God
After suffering terrible losses on the mission field, Nik Ripken wonders if it’s really worth the cost to be a Christian. -
Legacy of Mercy
Stuck with a fiancé she doesn’t love, Anna must decide whether to marry for position or live in disgrace. Given the job of taking care of a resentful, broken girl, Geesje must trust the Lord and try to help her past her heartache. -
Waves of Mercy
An immigrant from Holland, Geesje must learn to trust the Lord. Recently estranged from her fiancé and dealing with fears from her past, Anna must learn to trust that the Lord knows best. -
Shelter of the Most High
When her family is killed by sea raiders, Sofea must find hope and healing while living in a foreign land. -
An Hour Unspent
When Barclay is enlisted to help with the war effort, he never imagined how much personal sacrifice and effort it could take to protect and help those he loved. -
Stink Alley
Living with the Puritans in Holland, Lizzy must decide what influence—Puritan or Dutch—she will follow, and whether or not she will try to protect Elder Brewster from being discovered. -
The Landing of the Pilgrims
Taken from the Pilgrim’s journals, this is a well-written, factual account of the trials and triumphs of some of the early European settlers in America. -
Pizza for the Queen
When the queen wants to taste his pizza, Raffaele does his best to cook a masterpiece for her. -
Shadows & Secrets
When a teenage boy befriends the Creature that the entire village is afraid of, he learns a lot about himself, as well as about life in general. -
Betwixt Two Hearts
Six interconnected stories center around an online matchmaking service. -
About Average
Jordan is just about average in every way—how can she win recognition and remain true to herself? -
Why Don't You Get a Horse, Sam Adams?
The life of the man who did the most to start the American Revolution is told in interesting text and good pictures. -
Loony Coon
Throughout one summer, Sam and Giny befriend and study the raccoons around their Sanctuary, and enjoy the hilarious antics of young Loony Coon. -
A Good Different
Two hurting people struggle to survive in hard conditions in Kenya. -
Spy on History: Anna Strong and the Revolutionary War Culper Spy Ring
After her husband's imprisonment for spying, Anna Strong takes over the job the British thought he was doing. -
The Long Road Home
Pablo Yoder tells the story of his teenage years as a rebel in Costa Rica. -
City
Over the period of 125 years, a city was laid out and built in northern Italy. -
The Long Winter
An entire town fights for survival when the hardest winter any of its inhabitants has ever experienced cuts them off from supplies for seven months. -
Little Pennsylvania Dutch Boy
Clair had to learn a lot about trusting God when his father had to go away to work as a conscientious objector rather than going to war. -
Looking for Home
After their mother died, Ethan and his brothers and sister were sent to live in a children's home. -
Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity
The history of feminism is traced over the course of 350 years, showing how women got to where they are today and what Christian women ought to be. -
Raising Real Men
The parents of six boys share the wisdom God has given them. -
The Children of Main Street
Will Katie's need to help children mean the end of her marriage? -
Castle
When the King of England presented one of his nobles with land in Wales, a castle and village had to be built to protect the land. -
Mill
A series of cotton mills were built along a New England river throughout the 1800s, and every step is shown with a beautiful pen-and-ink drawing. -
The Seven Secrets of Somewhere Lake
When Sam and Giny make plans to go west to Grand Canyon for the summer, they have a problem knowing what to do with the baby animals they have taken in. -
Of Fire and Lions
When Bablyon is overrun by enemies, Daniel and his wife realize their need to be honest with their children about their past lives. -
Eddie's Pay Dirt
After Eddie comes home from a summer in Texas, he and his friends have many adventures, and he learns a valuable life lesson. -
Farmer Boy
A year in the life of a young farm boy in New York is described in a way that makes you want to live with him! -
Daniel Boone
This early chapter book introduces children to the life of a great explorer.
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