Recent reviews:
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Journey Around the Sun
What events has Halley's Comet seen during its recurring trips around the sun? -
The Shepherd's Wife
The two sisters of Jesus lead very different lives from each other; when one husband is imprisoned unjustly, is there any way his wife can help him find freedom, and what do they do about their brother who insists on wandering around the country? -
Sowing Season
After his life completely falls apart and he has nothing left to live for, Gerrit meets Rae, who is also realizing that her life is lacking in what is really important—can a 63-year-old man and a teenage girl help each other and those around them? -
From Dust and Ashes
As the wife of an SS guard, Helene's hands had been tied as far as helping people who were taken to a concentration camp, but after the war was over, she had her chance—but would they accept her help if they knew who she was? -
Behold
Spend time learning to see and savor God and His love and goodness! -
Sounder
When his father was taken away to prison and the dog nearly killed, the boy learned about loyalty and love. -
Danger on the Flying Trapeze
Casey is traveling with the circus when he meets Dwight L. Moody; is the man's advice to him really good? -
The Sky Grew Red
When Napoleon was trying to conquer Europe, England invaded Denmark to try to stop him—but two children tried to stop the English! -
Listen for the Whippoorwill
After her family disintegrates, Rosebud follows her father's instructions to flee when she hears the whippoorwill singing. -
Maps and Globes
Full-color pictures and brief text tell the history of maps and how they are drawn. -
Escape From the Slave Traders
After being stolen from their home and used to start a war, Chuma and Wikatani were found by David Livingstone and traveled with him. -
From Across the Ancient Waters
Pirate treasure, horse racing, and a girl whom people think is a witch—this is quite the epic story! -
Hank the Cowdog Series
When a cowdog thinks he is the smartest creature on earth, and indispensable in keeping the ranch running, some funny things occasionally happen. -
I Love to Tell the Story
When her family finances start to struggle during the Depression, Lillian decides to become a horseback librarian to help supplement their income. -
Termination Dust
Though she feels somewhat stuck with her stepfather, Kimmie knows she must find a way to escape—soon, or both her brother and she will suffer even worse abuse than they already face. -
I Dared to Call Him Father
While Bilquis was searching for deeper truth and answers to her questions, Jesus revealed Himself to her—and she realized He was what she’d been searching for all her life. -
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
When a secret new world is discovered, four children see the unfolding drama as a wicked witch tries to kill everyone, and Aslan, a warrior-lion, fights against her. -
A Strand of Hope
When she discovers the possible answer to their family’s money woes—and, perhaps, a way to please her mother for once—Lena becomes a horseback librarian, but soon discovers she has more trouble than ever. -
Code Name: Lise
Though she was a normal housewife and mother, when Odette Sansom hears the call to become an SOE agent for England, she accepts the call, and ends up becoming WWII’s most highly decorated spy. -
Hearts on Lonely Mountain
Though Ivory has tried her best, the mountain people continue to reject her—is there any way to fulfill her task here as a librarian, or will she have to give up? -
Painted Memories
Grady and Olivia have been sweethearts for years. But when Grady loses his memory due to an accident while away at war, will they be able to find each other again? -
Survivor
When she learned, as an adult, that she was a survivor of abortion, Claire's world was turned upside down. -
The Magician's Nephew
When two children discover a secret workshop, and then accidentally send themselves to another world, they must find a way to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. -
Sensible Shoes
Four women take a spiritual journey together to learn more about the Lord, their faith, and to work through portions of their past. -
Treasures
After their parent’s deaths, Luke and Jobyna must determine which side they are on, and whether they’re willing to stand for what’s right. -
The Tale of Despereaux
The story of a tiny mouse who loved a princess and wanted to save her. -
The Bells of New Cheltenham
When Justine, who knows nothing about the Christmas story, decides to enter a short story contest based on Christmas carols, Ken suddenly sees themes in the old songs that he never dreamed of before. -
What You Said to Me
When her father announces to Jillian that she needs help on her research project, Jillian is sure he is wrong—and even more sure when she meets the help he has lined up for her, a troubled 15-year-old who was caught shoplifting and sentenced to community service! -
Chemicals and Christians
Many people have major health problems because of chemicals—what is the Christian's responsibility toward them? -
Ghosted at the Altar
Brenna abandoned Mitchell at the altar—why? And could anything be done to fix things up? -
To Dwell among Cedars
After being forced to flee from her people, the Philistines, Eliora finds a home among the Hebrews with a priest’s family, but life isn’t all peaceful after Eli and his sons’ deaths. -
Isaiah's Story
Through excruciating circumstances, Jennifer had to decide whether to die with her son or let him die and give herself a fighting chance at life. -
A Portrait of Loyalty
Though her photography work is her passion, Lilian also has a job working for Admiral Hall as his propaganda artist—but with tensions rising at home and abroad, can she do the best both for her family and country? -
Avalanche
When five teenagers sneak out of camp to climb a mountain in the moonlight and get caught in an avalanche, what do they have to do to survive? -
Oh, Gracious!
Grace loves her life and has given her whole heart to Jesus; Nolan wants a wife who is feminine and doesn't throw herself at him—can they somehow come together? -
Trial and Error
Buddy has been searching for his daughter for 18 years, and now he finds himself helping to search for two other children, as well. -
By the Fields of Fish Creek
As Eli struggles to adjust to living in Kansas, his parents are concerned about the young people in their Amish church, and wonder what they should do to safeguard their own teenagers. -
A Love to Come Home To
After finding himself falsely accused of a crime, Ben is forced to accept his stepfather's help and spend a summer working with Paulie—while Paulie and Grace both think the other lost interest in their relationship. -
All Our Empty Places
Sarah Picoletti can't see any way to solve her problems except to marry the man who abandoned her 20 years ago—but when more problems come her way, what can she do? -
Shanghaied to China
Neil didn't mean to go to China—and once he was there, how could he ever return to England? -
Old Yeller
When he is left in charge of the homestead in Texas one summer when his father goes on a cattle drive to Kansas, Travis doesn't dream how a stray dog will change him forever. -
Pasteur's Fight Against Microbes
How did Louis Pasteur discover what causes spoilage of food and disease? -
Bootprints
Jason was afraid of his father, and determined that he would never be like him—but what could he do to change the course he was on? -
Cross Shadow
When Christine’s brother is accused of killing someone, can John and she find out the truth before it’s too late? -
These Nameless Things
Though Dan has helped many people escaping from the mountain, he still hasn’t seen the one he’s been waiting for, and time is running out. -
Jayne’s Endeavour
With her parent’s recent death, the responsibility of the family rests on Jayne—and someone is trying to push them off their farm. Can she trust the Lord to provide what they need? -
Owls in the Family
When Billy and his best friend Bruce find a baby Great Horned owl, Billy adopts it—and thus ensues a summer of adventures for the pair of them. -
The Green Ember
When their parents are kidnapped—or worse—Heather and Picket must seek out other rabbits to find safety and fight back against the encroaching wolves. -
Save Me Once
When Becky is pulled into an exciting romance with an older boy at school, she doesn’t realize what trouble her family will find themselves in when she disappears with him. -
Hue and Cry
When Melody comes face to face with a stolen horse and the boy who took it, she has to decide how to help the boy, and perhaps make it right.
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