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The Friendly Lions

by Ruth Scarff.

As Matthew snuggles on her lap in front of a crackling fire, Grandma Ruth tells him about Daniel, a man who wanted to please God and put Him first in his life, and how jealous men schemed to make Daniel look bad, and a King’s prideful thinking caused wrong decisions, so Daniel was ordered thrown into a den of lions!
Read The Friendly Lions and learn with Matthew how Daniel was preserved and how a King’s heart was turned to God.
21 pages. $1.75

The Scripture Sleuth Series

by Matt Halverson.

Are you ready to catch villains, solve puzzles, and crack cases that stump normal detectives? Grab your Bible and get ready to Scripture Sleuth with Concord Cunningham! Concord investigates an exciting new mystery in each chapter, but instead of revealing the solution at the end of the case, Concord gives readers a Bible verse to find. Concord has never met a mystery that the Bible can't solve.

$7.00 each

The Exiled Prince

by Elizabeth Rice Handford.

Captives in Babylon! Would Daniel and his two friends die there? Would they ever see their fathers and mothers again? Did God truly care what was happening to them? Find out what happens to Daniel and his friends in this exciting book.

102 pages. $3.60

A Reward for Jerry

by Grace Rice Macmullen.

Spend an adventurous summer with Jerry and his friend Hurry. Be there when Hurry is saved from drowning by the scoutmaster, and enter the photographic contest with Jerry. Find out what lessons Jerry learnes and what his REWARD is!

96 pages. $2.80

Those Kids in Proverbsville

by Elizabeth Rice Handford.

Proverbsville looks like any other town in the U.S.A. But don't let looks decieve you! Proverbsville is a city full of special kids and exciting stories waiting to be told, and that's what this book is all about.

93 pages. $3.75

The 1,000 Mile Journey

by Ed Dunlop.

After Prince was accidently thrown from a truck he is determined to find his way home. The big dog faces a fierce bull, deadly rattlesnakes, a mountain lion and other difficult situations. Will Prince make it home in time to answer a little girl's Thanksgiving prayer, or will he spend Thanksgiving in the pound?

156 pages. $5.45

The Big Hike

by Dennis Atkinson.

It's Friday afternoon. School's out for the weekend. What plans would you make with your best friend for a Saturday adventure? Join eleven-year-old Dillon and Kyle as they encounter an angry bull; confront their fears of an old cemetery; and explore the old house on the hill.

138 pages. $5.50

The Dog Who

Ate the Watermelon

by Bob Byers.

Buddy, a small gray Schnauzer, was six years old when he came to live with Rebecca and Roy. Although Dad was the leader in the home, Buddy made a lot of his own decisions, like where he wanted to sleep (which wasn't outside) and what he wanted to eat (which wasn't dog food). This little dog's big appetite almost got him into trouble, and it taught Rebecca and Roy a valuable lesson about knowing right from wrong.

106 pages. $6.00

The Fugitive King

by Elizabeth Rice Handford.

Could anything be so fearful as coming to grips with a fierce lion; or a hungry, raging bear; or a boastful, profane, bragging, and blasphemous Philistine giant? Relive these experiences with David and allow God to mold you into the person that He wants you to be.

126 pages. $5.25

Flight into Terror

by Elizabeth Rice Handford.

Craig, dizzied with pain and the sickening lurch of the airplane, had only one thought: We are going to die. What will happen to Mother when she hears we're all dead? Craig is thrust behind the yoke of his father's Cessna, and his efforts to land the plane will leave you breathless.

141 pages. $6.00

The Crooked Cave Caper!

by Dr. Hugh Pyle.

Mr. Andrews' jewelry store has been robbed, and Charlie, Nick, and Pete run into an interstate gang of thieves as they try to solve the crime. If only they had known what was ahead of them in the Crooked Cave Caper!

159 pages. $4.50

Adventures In Animal Land

is a wonderful book for kids. It is fun, exciting, and many important lessons can be learned from the furry friends of the forest.

90 pages. $4.50

More Adventures In Animal Land

is a collection of four animal stories that captivate children while teaching bible principles. It's great reading for young people!

157 pages. $4.50

Mystery Stories From Animal Land

has eight wonderful new stories to entertain and teach with Biblical solutions and morals. The clues are there if you look carefully!

148 pages. $4.50

School Days with the Millers

by Mildred A. Martin.

Whether your children attend a church school or a home school, they will enjoy and learn from these true-to-life, character building chapters.

159 pages. $7.00

Storytime with the Millers

by Mildred A. Martin.

Stories for preschool and primary-aged children. Each story is written in a lively, interesting style, and many important lessons are taught in the pages of this book.

159 pages. $6.50

Missionary Stories with the Millers

by Mildred A. Martin.

Experience thrilling adventure as the Christian missionaries on these pages meet witch doctors, disease, drought, hate-filled guerillas, a Bible thief and killer cats!

208 pages. $7.00

Wisdom and the Millers

by Mildred A. Martin.

Make Proverbs come alive for the children in your home, church, or school! Here is a character building collection of lively, inspirational stories. Each chapter explains and illustrates a passage from the book of Proverbs, along with a story based on true life eperiences.
157 pages. $7.00

Scamper Squirrel
In these three exciting adventure books you will enjoy some exciting times with Scamper Squirrel. In Book One he didn’t mean to sin. After all, it wasn’t his fault that he found something that didn’t belong to him. That is not stealing...well...not real stealing. But he only gets into more trouble as his one small sin snowballs into an avalanche of sins.
Stealing leads to lying, and lying leads to Freddie Fox planning his next meal: Grandmother Goose! And then more lies, until the wrong criminal is almost arrested for Scampers “nutty” crime.
21 pages. $1.80

Scamper Squirrel Goes

To Town

What happens when country squirrels, Scamper and Squeaky, find themselves trapped in a big store? If only they had obeyed!
Join Scamper and Squeaky on their first trip to the city to visit their mischievous cousin, Sammy.
It’s an adventure full of suspense and surprises and lessons to be learned!
31 pages. $1.75

Scamper Squirrel Goes

To Camp

“C’mon, come to camp with me! Just look at the exciting things we will do: ding dong, bang ball and watermelon seed spitting. Then there’ll be swimming and boating as well!”
Scamper Squirrel will have a lot of fun this summer at camp, although if he knew the trouble that Calamity Catie and the sea monster would cause, he might not be so happy about going.
63 pages. $7.25

Arty and the Texas Ranger

In this book, Arty has to solve a tricky murder case. Arty tries to follow the example of his favorite fictional detective by carefully gathering subtle clues and putting together the puzzle pieces.
120 pages. $5.50

Arty and the Hunt for Phantom

Arty has become a tough Texas cowhand, complete with gun and holster. But he has yet to learn some of the unwritten rules of the Old West. If you like a challenge, then step into the saddle and join Arty on his hunt for Phantom, the biggest, meanest and smartest cougar in the country.
91 pages. $5.00

Arty Goes West

Saddle up, partner, and hang on! Arty Anderson is about to take you on a rip-roaring ride through the Old West. Arty’s adventure begins when he and his ma head west to live on the ranch left to them by Arty’s pa. Arty’s first stagecoach ride introduces him to some real “owlhoots,” who just can’t leave the tenderfoots alone. And, being a twelve-year-old, Arty just naturally gets himself into all kinds of trouble with them, beginning with Mr. Christian. If you like adventure, excitement and fun, then hurry up and get your ticket. The stagecoach is about to leave for the Circle A!
“All aboard!”
109 pages. $5.50

Arty’s Long Day

Arty Anderson, capable young cowboy at age 15, is fully able to handle himself in the saddle and work responsibly among his friends on the open range. But when his plans for a perfect picnic are literally blown away, he learns that even a tough cowboy needs Psalm 56:3: “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” The ride with Arty, Esther, Jasper and Tom into a very close call is a real-life lesson in how you can trust God in any situation. Here is exciting adventure in the Old West that cowboys and city slickers are sure to enjoy!

102 pages. $5.50

The Chattering Bones

by Ruth Scarff.

Do you like puzzles? Matthew does, and he and his grandmother want to share with you a Bible story about a most unusual puzzle. The story is found in the book of Ezekiel, in the Old Testament.
As Matthew says, “Boy, Grandmother Ruth, this is the bestest puzzle in all the world!”
19 pages. $1.75

Prudence and the Millers

by Mildred A. Martin.

Join the Miller children as they learn about health, safety, and courtesy from the Bible! Each story includes a Scripture passage and illustrates various aspects of prudent living.
190 pages. $7.00

Storytime with Aunt Shirley

by Shirley Boll.

Curl up in your favorite spot with a new book of good stories! Read about the scars of disobedience, understanding elderly folks, thoughtless children and brave children.
87 pages. $6.50

Arty and the Cattle Rustlers
In previous volumes Arty has survived scrapes with a cougar and a flash flood, but in this latest edition he's up against a classic western villain - cattle rustlers! Long-time enemy, Jeff Chastain, is back with a gang of outlaws who have escaped from prison. When they learn that a posse is organizing to come after them, Chastain plans a diversion that could spell disaster for the Circle A Ranch!
116 pages. $5.50

Dear Terry

by Joyce Voelker.

Joyce doen’t know what to expect when Granny gives her Terry’s address and suggests the idea of a pen pal. What will it be like to write to someone she’s never even met? Before long, however, Joyce decides that writing letters is more fun than writing in a diary, especially when you and your pen pal have a lot in common.
The letters fly from Ohio to Vermont and back: good news, bad news, school news, funny incidents, family incidents, jokes, poems, photographs, and even the painful reports about Granny. As Joyce shares the details of her life, she discovers a new and surprising kind of friendship.
95 pages. $5.00

Jenny Wren
by Dawn L. Watkins.
All her life Jenny was moved from one foster home to another. She has never belonged, and she hasn’t wanted to.
But the Logans are different. They care, and Jenny wants to stay with them. But that decision is beyond her control.
Jenny Wren is the story of a foster child learning to trust the Logans, to love their beautiful farm, and to conquer her own fear of change.
138 pages. $6.00

The Case of the Dognapped Cat

by Milly Howard.

Dogs have been mysteriously disappearing from Mark's small town - so the Crimebusters team gets right to work. But their clues lead to nowhere, and their carefully planned stakeout turns into a disaster. This case looks impossible...

until Samson shows up.
Ages 7-9. 146 pages. $6.00

Secret On Broad Mountain
by Dennis Atkinson.
Having previously found exciting action in their home town Dillon and Kyle are once again off on a new adventure. This time they are serving as scouts on an expedition through the mountains of Pennsylvania. Important Bible lessons for young people are woven throughout the text of this very entertaining story in which Dillon and Kyle discover the “secret on Broad Mountain.”
183 pages. $8.50