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Saint Clare of Assisi
By Kim Hee-Ju. 2014
St. Clare had everything a young girl could want: wealth, a loving family, and her faith. Clare’s father wanted her…
to marry a handsome young man, the son of a nobleman. She wanted to please her family, but her heart called her to a life of poverty, following St. Francis and eventually forming the Poor Clares! This vibrantly illustrated Shoujo-Manga style graphic novel tells her amazing story for children ages 9 to 12. Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.Lila and Jay Cooper have joined their dad on a mission to the jungles of Central America, where a group…
of American treasure hunters have already become the victims of the deadly curse of Toco-Rey. Before Dr. Cooper can solve the mystery, his children are kidnapped and his integrity is put to the test. What price will he pay to get his children back? Is the treasure in the burial tomb of Kachi-Tochetin really worth more than gold? Follow the Coopers as they explore unknown ruins, plunge through dangerous jungles, face hostile natives, and battle ancient evil forces. Will their courage and faith in God bring them through?Tiny Blessings For a Merry Christmas
By Amy Parker, SArah Walsh. 2016
Sweet, simple blessings that encourage thoughtful gratitude during Christmastime. Christmas Blessings are everywhere . . .in the twinkle of sparkling…
lights, in dreams of glistening snow, with family around the table. Let's be thankful for the peace and love this time of year brings! Parents and children will enjoy these simple blessings and creating new holiday memories with this sweet padded-cover board book.Shortcuts #2: Mountain Biking to the Extreme
By Sigmund Brouwer. 1996
Blake Coffey knows the mountain trails better than anyone. He practices harder than anyone. And nobody can pull the stunts…
he does. So winning the Summit Race seems to be a sure thing.until he finds a backpack of hundred-dollar bills along the trail during a practice run. Now it seems the sport he lives for just might kill him.Shortcuts #1: Snowboarding to the Extreme
By Sigmund Brouwer. 1996
Keegan, the best skier on the hill, ends up playing detective when he discovers that someone is trying to sabotage…
the ski team, and it looks like a pretty blonde snowboarder is involved.The Journey of Elisa
By Nancy Parker Brummett. 2000
How will Elisa's family go on without her beloved father?As Swiss Consul to Brazil, Edouard Bolli and his family live…
a life of ease. But when he becomes ill and fears he will not recover, he moves his family from Brazil to Tennessee to be near relatives. The family cannot return to their homeland, Switzerland, because religious persecution is great there. Besides, Switzerland is just as foreign to the Bolli children as America, for they have lived most of their lives in Brazil. In their first year in Tennessee, though, Elisa's family suffers several tragedies and hardships that test their faith in God. How will Elisa's older brother manage the farm after their father dies? Finding her mother's wedding veil would bring her mother hope in her grief. Why can't Elisa find it? And when a neighbor does an ill deed to the family, will Elisa be able to forgive him?In The Journey of Elisa, Elisa Bolli learns that even when we suffer great loss, our faith and God's love comfort us and give us hope for the future.The Star Junior Novelization
By Tracey West. 2017
A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the heroes of the first Christmas in this beautiful animated…
holiday movie from Sony Pictures. Sony Pictures Animation’s film The Star—featuring the amazing vocal talents of Anthony Anderson, Steven Yeun, Aidy Bryant, and many more—soars into theaters on November 10, 2017!Discover the story of the first Christmas in a whole new way as a fun cast of animals retells the nativity story from their own point of view! Children and adults alike will fall in love with this charming story that’s sure to become a holiday classic! In Sony Pictures Animation’s The Star, a small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day he finds the courage to break free, and finally goes on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey he teams up with Ruth, a loveable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave a dove with lofty aspirations. Along with three wisecracking camels and some eccentric stable animals, Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told—the first Christmas. TM & © 2017 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All rights reservedMrs. Rosey Posey and the Fine China Plate (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Robin Jones Gunn. 2008
A special treat served on one of Mrs. Rosey Posey’s China plates helps Natalie learn what it means to be…
set apart for God’s special purposes. Back by popular demand with new illustrations and in the I Can Read format, this much-loved classic story helps Level 2 readers understand how sometimes being told no is really God’s way of setting them aside for his very best intentions.Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Yum-Yummy Birthday Cake (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Robin Jones Gunn. 2008
Children learn the importance of saying they’re sorry in Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Yum-Yummy Cake. But that’s not the…
only lesson learned. They will also discover the meaning of forgiving and loving people when they wrong us. This fanciful story will make young readers hungry for more!The Berenstain Bears' Perfect Fishing Spot (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)
By Stan, Berenstain w/ Mike Berenstain. 2011
Dig up some worms, and get out your pole. Head for your favorite fishing hole! Papa Bear wants fish for…
dinner, so Mama recommends buying one from Grizzly Gus. But that's too easy for Papa, whose big ideas net hima nd the cubs nothing but trouble. This is one fish story that's sure to get your youngster hooked on reading!Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Baby Bird (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Robin Jones Gunn. 2008
Young readers will learn that God cares for every living creature in Mrs. Rosey Posey and the Baby Bird. A…
baby bird falls from its nest, and Mrs. Rosey Posey takes care of it. All the while, she intrigues the children by telling them that someone else saw the baby bird fall. The story and illustrations will pull children into the quest to discover who it is.Jake Plays Ball: Biblical Values (I Can Read! #Level 2)
By Crystal Bowman. 2008
Jake’s friend Jason comes over to play with Jake and wants to play baseball. After Jason hits the ball several…
times, Jake wants a turn to bat. Jake keeps striking out, so Jason gets frustrated and goes home. Jake is discouraged at his inability to play baseball. Mother assures Jake that with patience, practice, and God’s help, he will learn to hit the ball too. Grandma comes over for a visit and Jake asks her to play baseball with him. Grandma has the time, patience, and encouragement Jake needs to learn how to hit the ball.My Really Woolly Happy Book
By Dayspring. 2009
Wake up everyone! It's time to come and play, jump, clap, hop, and sing. Today is a happy day for…
Really Woolly® friends--little duck, pretty butterfly, singing bluebird, peek-a-boo bunny, lovable lamb! Playtime fills the day with fun, but look! The day is almost done. Five lambs are romping to and fro--please find lamb six before you go!Little David's Big Heart: Level 1 (I Can Read! #Level 1)
By Crystal Bowman. 2010
"A Lesson in Goodness Little Davis is kind and helpful. Everyone likes him—especially God. Then David hears that one day…
he will become a king! What does the mouse king think of that?"The Princess Twins and the Birthday Party: Level 1 (I Can Read! #Level 1)
By Mona Hodgson. 2012
Princess Emma and Princess Abby get dressed up just right for their special day in this level-one story. When their…
guests arrive in their beautiful dresses, Emma can't find her friend Beth, who has headed home because her dress is too plain for the royal party. Will Emma find a way to help Beth? This level-one story teaches girls what it means to be a princess for the true King.The Berenstain Bears: Mama's Helpers (I Can Read! #Level 1)
By Jan Berenstain. 2011
The Good Deed Scouts see that Mama could use a break from her chores. Can their hard work measure up…
to Mama’s high standards as they show her the honor and respect children should show their parents?Touched By An Angel: Unlikely Friends
By Martha Williamson. 1999
Based on the episode At Risk, which features introductory and closing remarks by General Colin Powell. An angry boy who…
refuses to help others and a girl in a wheelchair who can barely help herself are both at risk of giving up on life. When their worlds are suddenly brought together, it's more than a coincidence. It's a miracle. With the help of three angels, Jason and Kelly discover the power of love.Touched By An Angel Fiction Series: Have You Seen Me?
By Martha Williamson. 1998
What happens when your little brother looks remarkably like the picture of the missing child on the back of the…
milk carton? Two families are unwittingly bound over their love for the same son. A suspenseful story as the search for the truth unveils unbelievable family secrets and leads to a conclusion that shows true love in a family.Mischief and Malice
By Berthe Amoss. 2015
Set in New Orleans, Louisiana, on the eve of World War II, Mischief and Malice is a brand new work…
from an iconic figure in young adult literature. Following the death of her Aunt Eveline, fourteen-year old Addie--who we first met in Berthe Amoss's classic Secret Lives--is now living with her Aunt Tooise, Uncle Henry, and her longtime rival cousin, Sandra Lee. A new family has just moved into Addie's former house, including a young girl who is just Addie's age. Meanwhile, Louis, the father of Tom, Addie's lifelong neighbor and best friend, suddenly returns after having disappeared when Tom was a baby. Between school dances, organizing a Christmas play, fretting about her hair, and a blossoming romance with Tom, Addie stumbles upon a mystery buried in the Great Catch All, an ancient giant armoire filled with heirlooms of her family's past, which holds a devastating secret that could destroy Louis and Tom's lives. Once again, Berthe Amoss has created an indelible portrait of a young girl coming of age in prewar New Orleans.Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Berthe Amoss is the author and illustrator of twenty-eight children's and young adult books. Her picture book The Cajun Gingerbread Boy won a Children's Choice Award, and her YA novel The Chalk Cross was a finalist for the Edgar Allen Poe Award. She lives on the Gulf Coast in Pass Christian, Mississippi.Der kleine Tim
By Eva Markert, Jeff Coulter. 2017