Recent reviews:
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The Adventures of Lily Lapp series
Over the span of four books, Lily Lapp grows up from a 5-year-old to an adventuresome 11-year-old, learning many lessons for life along the way. -
Candle in the Darkness
Caroline lives in Virginia, and while her family owns slaves, she abhors slavery during the Civil War. -
When We Were Shadows
Walter tried to make sense out of hiding from the Nazis with his Jewish family by writing about his experiences to his grandmother. -
Charley
When her daughter's birth mother suddenly reappears after 15 years, what should Charley do? -
A Surprise for Lily
A little Amish girl continues learning about life as she enjoys her family and school. -
Too Much Salt and Pepper
Two funny porcupines set the stage for a summer of laughter and learning. -
Evolution: The Grand Experiment Vol. 1
This beautiful, full-color hardcover book presents arguments both for and against evolution. -
The Mayflower Secret
After being the last person to see Dorothy Bradford alive on the Mayflower, Elizabeth Tilley felt crushed by her guilt at not being able to bring herself to tell anyone. -
The Thanksgiving Story
The three Hopkins children have adventures as they go with their family on the Mayflower to a new home. -
Sarah Morton's Day
Words and pictures follow a young Pilgrim girl through a typical day in 1627. -
There's a Sheep in my Bathtub!
An American family followed God's leading to Mongolia as missionaries, and experienced both joys and tragedy while there as they saw God working. -
A Father's Promise
When they are separated at the beginning of World War II in Poland, Rudy's father promises him that they will be together again. -
Away Goes Sally
A little girl who lives with her aunts and uncles goes on an amazing trip with them. -
Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims
A young Indian boy goes to Europe with the first of the white men's ships that he ever sees, and eventually helps the white men who settle in his former home in America. -
Peter and the Pilgrims
Peter finds himself living with the Separatists, and he travels to America with them, on the Mayflower. -
Om-kas-toe of the Blackfeet
Blackfeet twins, a boy and a girl, find a horse and help their tribe. -
Little House in the Big Woods
Two little girls enjoy a year of life on the frontier in Wisconsin. -
The Marvelous Mustard Seed
A parable of Jesus is retold for little children, accompanied by beautiful pictures. -
Go West!
As you travel by train across the United States and Canada, you will learn about the history of trains. -
The Promise
Two sisters cling to each other in a concentration camp, trying to survive and stay together. -
The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower
John Howland traveled to the New World with the Pilgrims, nearly losing his life on the way. -
The Pilgrim's Voyage to America
Two flies tell the story of the Pilgrim's trip to America. -
The Mayflower
With paintings and brief text, the story of the Pilgrim's voyage to America is told for young children. -
Fur, Fins and Feathers: The Invention of the Modern Zoo
One man who loved animals made huge changes in the way animals were housed in zoos. -
Pocahontas
Pocahontas and John Smith tell the story of the first year of the European settlement in Jamestown. -
Large Family Logistics
The mother of a large family shares tips and ideas she has learned over the years about the art and science of managing the large family. -
Pocahontas and the Strangers
The story of a brave Indian princess is told in simple language for young readers. -
Alien Intrusion
The phenomenon of strange flying objects being seen has been discussed for centuries—but what is it, really? And what should a Christian’s response be to someone who has seen one of these things? -
Princess Cut
After her boyfriend breaks up with her, Grace must figure out what it truly means to love someone—and whether she can trust God in the romance department or not. -
Kate's Dilemma
Pirated CDs are being used as a cover for selling drugs—can Kate and her team stay safe as they try to figure out who is doing it? -
Quest for Leviathan
After the Leviathan claimed Anath’s father’s life, Anath is determined to conquer it…but when things go awry, he learns there’s something even more important than a dragon to conquer. -
Journibles: The 17:18 Series
A unique devotional/Bible study journal that helps you study the Bible by itself, and write your thoughts and reflections alongside the Biblical text. -
A Light on the Hill
After accidentally killing her two future step-sons, Moriyah must flee for her life—but with her past already haunting her, will she ever be able to find peace again? -
Fine Print
When challenged to solve a mystery, Madeline quickly realizes there’s more to a riddle than meets the eye—is she able to solve it before it’s too late? -
Eternity in Their Hearts
A well-known missionary takes a look at how God prepares cultures around the world for the amazing news of Jesus before they’ve ever even heard of the Bible or Jesus Christ. -
The Kitten in the Well
A delightful picture-book style early reader with fascinating stories about a little girl named Mae and her adventures with her family and animals. -
Before Columbus: The Americas of 1491
What were the Americas like before Columbus landed? This book answers that question and more in this riveting, quick overview of what we can learn from archaeology about ancient American history. -
Peace Child
The amazing story of a young couple who tried, and without God would have failed, to bring Christ to headhunting people. -
Identity Theft
Lacy’s worst and best dreams have come true: her boyfriend proposed to her, and then the love of her life who has been missing for four years showed up again. How can she decide between the two? -
Cold Case Christianity
A cold case murder detective takes a look at the historical claims of the Bible, trying to prove whether they stand up to scrutiny or not. -
The Arrowhead
The story of an arrowhead, from the time an Indian boy loses it until another boy comes along, hoping he can find one. Does God answer even the littlest prayers? -
A Lion to Guard Us
After their mother dies in London, three children sail to Jamestown, Virginia, to find their father. -
A Big Year for Lily
During the year that she turns 10, an Amish girl has many experiences, both good and disappointing. -
Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran
After being captured by an enemy tribe, an 11-year-old girl makes an incredible journey of hundreds of miles to try to return to her people. -
Walk the World's Rim
A young Indian boy travels with a group of Spanish explorers from Texas to Mexico, and learns a lot about life and about himself on the way. -
Surviving Jamestown: The Adventures of Young Sam Collier
John Smith's page boy lives through the voyage to Virginia and the first few years of the first permanent English settlement in North America. -
Pedro's Journal
Christopher Columbus's cabin boy describes their voyage across the ocean as they search for a new route to India and Japan. -
Jeremy's Garden
As Jeremy helps his mother with the garden, he is inspired to plant his own garden. -
Whom Shall I Fear?
Claudine's greatest fears have come to pass; will she remain faithful to God? -
Jesus Really Said That?
Five teachings of Jesus that might surprise you are presented in the context of a story.
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