Recent reviews:
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90 Days to Live
After being diagnosed with cancer, Rodney had to decide quickly what he was going to do for treatment, whether he would use chemo, or find some other way to handle his health. -
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
How can you know what is truth, and what to believe? -
School Daze Series
Various forms of autism are revealed in interesting stories, and techniques for helping autistic children are described. -
The Heart Changer
When she is taken captive by Syrian raiders, the Israelite girl Miriam must decide whether to allow bitterness to take over her life, or to forgive and allow Jehovah to rule her life. -
Saving the Liberty Bell
What could 11-year-old John Jacob Mickley and his father do to help the Revolutionary cause when they were in Philadelphia as the British approached? -
Buttons for General Washington
When a young Quaker man joins Washington's army, his family devises an ingenious way to get information to the General. -
Exploring Creation With Botany
This beautiful, full-color hardcover science textbook is wonderful for teaching elementary-age students about plants. -
Some Kind of Crazy
After enduring major trauma as a child, Terry Wardle can testify to God's healing power as an older man. -
The Escape of Robert Smalls
During the American Civil War, a slave gets the idea to sail a Confederate warship out of Charleston Harbor with many other escaping slaves on board—will they make it past the blockade? -
The Incredible yet True Adventures of Alexander von Humboldt
This picture book describes the life of an amazing explorer and scientist who we had never even heard of before! -
They Slay Me
A mother shares about life with triplets in this fun collection of stories of her children. -
Betsy Ross: Designer of Our Flag
This is a wonderful story about the girlhood of the woman who designed the first United States flag. -
A Drop of Mercy
When the war comes to his backyard, and his friend is killed in front of him, can Heinrich ever forgive his enemy? -
Helen Keller's Teacher
Can a nearly-blind woman from a broken, very poor family do anything to help a little blind and deaf girl? -
Who Am I? And What Am I Doing Here?
This textbook is a study of our purpose in life and how we should view ourselves and live for God. -
Fingerprints: Bits & Pieces of Motherhood
In over a hundred short stories and poems, more than 20 mothers share bits of their lives as an encouragement to other Christian mothers. -
Treasure in an Oatmeal Box
In learning to love and appreciate her special needs twin brother, Kim learns to love and trust God more, as well. -
The Little Woodchopper
When he finds himself abandoned by his wicked older brothers in the deep forest, young William has only one direction to turn for help. -
The Second Yes Collection
These five stories are all tied together with a common theme, which makes this collection extra-fun! -
Mosque
Wonderful, colored line drawings and descriptive text show all the stages in the building of a mosque in the late 1500s. -
Armor of Light
This practical book will help you to resist temptations caused by various forms of lust. -
A Flame Forever Bright
When his enemy's life was in danger, Dirk Willems saved him—and gave up his own life in the process. -
Here, Now
A thoughtful book about taking more time for the things that matter—and connecting with the Lord in a deeper way. -
Children of the Longhouse
After getting in trouble with an older boy in his village, Ohkwa’ri must figure out what a good response should be and how to encourage the boy to work for peace instead of division. -
Shh! We're Writing the Constitution
An entertaining, informative book explaining how the US constitution was created. -
ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible
A Study Bible with a central focus on the gospel: Not only on how the whole Bible is focused on the topic, but also how it can be practically lived out in our own lives. -
Paul Brand: Helping Hands
After becoming a doctor and surgeon during World War II, Paul Brand spent his life trying to help people suffering from leprosy—and made many advances in research on the disease. -
The Number of Love
As a cryptographer, Margot has an immensely important job in the war effort—but what happens when she meets a distracting young man and her world begins to fall apart? -
Hadassah: Queen Esther of Persia
When Hadassah is taken to the King’s court, she must learn to trust God for her protection and direction. -
A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Advance
A traveling missionary catches up with different missionary friends of his, and shares snapshots of the gospel’s progress around the world. -
Within These Lines
When her best friend is taken away, Evalina must learn to deal with her grief—and figure out how to encourage Taichi to hold on even though he’s in a concentration camp. -
The Waiting
When sixteen-year-old Minka is taken advantage of, and she subsequently has to put her daughter up for adoption, she must find her hope for healing and strength in the Lord—but can she trust Him for her daughter’s future? -
Between Two Shores
Torn between her Indian siblings and drunkard French father, with a war pressing ever closer on the horizon, life seems to be spinning out of control when the one person Catherine hoped to never see again steps into her life once more. -
Fire by Night
The daughter of a wealthy judge, Julia Hoffman has needed nothing—until now, at the beginning of the Civil War, when she realizes that her spoiled upbringing is keeping her from her potential and also pushing the one man she’s always admired away from her. -
Dance With Me
Neil Fox and Arleen Thatcher have become new dance partners…but can they win the competition of life, let alone the dance competition? -
Chosen People
When Hana Abboud is asked to represent a family who was injured by terrorists while visiting Israel, she must decide whether it’s worth the risk—and if the Lord wants her to step into a potentially dangerous situation. -
The Pink Bonnet
When her tiny daughter suddenly disappears, Cecile finds herself involved in an investigation of such corruption that you will have a hard time believing it really happened. -
A Tale of Gold
After he loses his job and home, an orphan boy heads north to join the Yukon Gold Rush. -
The Deepest Waters
The ship on which they took a honeymoon voyage sank—how could Laura survive without John? -
On the Way Home
When the Wilder family moved from South Dakota to Missouri by covered wagon, Laura kept a diary of the trip. -
Living Forest Series
This series describes quite a series of animals that the Campbells adopted or became friends with over a period of several years, mostly on their island sanctuary in Wisconsin but also in other parts of the country as they traveled around taking pictures. -
Samuel's Choice
After he witnesses the Battle of Long Island, a young slave boy realizes that the patriots are fighting for the same thing he wants to have. -
Beloved Rascals
Many rascals of the animal world make their appearance in this poignant, funny book. -
Little House Series
This is a series of books you can read over and over, and still enjoy them. -
The First Four Years
After they begin their married life, Almanzo and Laura spend several years trying to make a living from the harsh Dakota Prairies. -
Dry Bones and Other Fossils
A father teaches his children about what fossils are and how they were formed in this wonderful picture book! -
These Happy Golden Years
For several years, Almanzo courts Laura, although she doesn't realize it for a long time, and she works with her family to make a living and keep Mary in school. -
Fiddlesticks and Freckles
Sam and Giny make new animal friends when they come across a doe and her twin fawns, and then go to Hawaii, where they spend time with old friends and new. -
Something Borrowed, Someone Blue
Preston and Lara are both Christians, but coming from quite different church backgrounds; should their differences stand in the way of their marriage? -
A Forgotten Truth
When a man wakes up from a head injury with no idea who he is or what he has been doing, but believes he's in trouble, what should he do?
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