Jennie's War:
The Home Front in World War 2 (1944)
by Bonnie Hinman.
The Seattle ten-year-old, Jennie Fleming, is using a hoe to
win World War 2: she's growing vegetables in a "Victory Garden" on the vacant lot she and her brother once used as a baseball field.
But serving a larger cause sometimes demands sacrifice, and Jennie's willing to do whatever it takes to see the war ended.
Soon, though,
Jennie's war efforts take on a darker hue when she suspects a new man in her neighborhood may be a spy. What can such a young
girl do?
138 pages.
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Sarah's New World:
The Mayflower Adventure (1620)
by Colleen L. Reece.
Sarah Smythe has lived in Holland her entire life.
But that's about to change. Her parents are taking her and her brother, John, on a journey to America, the New World, with plans to
stay permanently. Sarah must leave behind the town, the home, and the friends she loves for an uncertain and dangerous new life across
the ocean. What does her future in America hold? How will she adjust to life with the other Pilgrims? Will God bring their ship, theMayflower, across the Atlantic?
138 pages.
Rebekah in Danger:
Peril At Plymoth Colony (1621)
by Colleen L. Reece.
It's no exaggeration to say that Rebekah and her family
are in mortal danger. The first winter at Plymoth Colony is bitterly cold, many of the Pilgrims are sick, and food is in short
supply. Ten-year-old Rebekah does her part to help, taking on long hours of chores and tending to the weak. She'll do
all that she can to keep herself and her family strong, but what if she fails? She prays that God won't allow her, or her parents,
to fall sick and die as so many others have.
137 pages.
Lizzie and the Redcoat:
Stirrings of Revolution In
the American Colonies (1765)
by Susan Martins Miller.
When the twelve-year-old Bostonian
helps a British soldier wounded by a mob, she gets on the wrong side of the passions that will lead to the American Revolution.
Colonists are dividing over their loyalty to England, and the arguments occur even within Lizzie's own family. It seems that
both sides have a point, so who should she follow? If, as her aunt tells her, God is in control, why is Lizzie so afraid?
143
pages.
Lydia the Patriot:
The Boston Massacre (1770)
by Susan Martins Miller.
Twelve-year-old Lydia Lankford lives in a Boston that's occupied
by more than four thousand British soldiers. Like many in eighteenth-century America, she wants to live free of English interference,
and she taunts the soldiers whenever she can. Lydia's brother, Stephen, worries that she may go too far. When a mob of
colonists surrounds a small squad of British soldiers, shots ring out, and five Americans die. The shootings inflame Lydia's
patriotic fervor but bring her into conflict with some of the more conservative members of her family. Will her impetuous behavior
separate her from the ones she loves or even put them in danger? What would God want her to do?
140 pages.
Kate and the Spies:
The American Revolution (1775)
by JoAnn A. Grote.
Associating with a Patriot spy is a risky thing in Revolutionary
Boston. Of course, the spy is her own cousin, and members of her family have strongly differing opinions on whether
or not to support the war. Eleven-year-old Kate faces a terrible dilemma: determining which side she'll choose in the American
Revolution. Either way is filled with peril, and she'll need God's wisdom to select the right course of action in
a confused and difficult time.
141 pages.
Betsy's River Adventure:
The Journey Westward (1808)
by Veda Boyd Jones.
Thirteen-year-old Betsy Miller is shocked when her parents
decide to move from their home in Boston to the rugged frontier city of Cincinatti. They'll take a difficult, weeks-long journey
by boat down the Ohio River. If that's not bad enough, Betsy's annoying cousin, George, is also making the trip - with his equally
annoying dog. Why does she have to leave Boston and the friends she has there? What will her new life in Cincinatti be
like? Will her family's faith even bring them through the trip?
141 pages.
Elise the Actress:
Climax of the Civil War (1865)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
Elise Brannon loves to perform, and she's ready to put her acting
skills to good use by helping her family and friends forget, at least for a while, the depressing news from the battlefields of the War
Between the States. But even Elise's optimism is challenged by the death of a friend from war wounds, her capture by a band
of deserters, and the assassination of the president. As her world spirals out of control, can Elise maintain hope and
keep her faith in the midst of such troubles?
141 pages.
Maureen the Detective:
The Age of Immigration (1903)
by Veda Boyd Jones.
She left her native Ireland and lost her parents. Now
she is trying to fit into her adoptive family in the United States. While she makes that adjustment, she finds herself caught
up in a mystery: Who is stealing artwork from the mansion of old Mrs. Hoag, the eccentric widow who pays Maureen to help catalog her
collection? As the eleven-year-old stumbles over clues to the burglaries, she makes plans to become a U.S. citizen and
enjoy the full benefit of the heaven-blessed "land of opportunity."
142 pages.
Rosa Takes a Chance:
Mexican Immigration in
the Dust Bowl Years (1935)
by Susan Martins Miller.
Ten-year-old Texan, Rosa Sanchez, takes
a chance on pursuing her dream, but it won't be easy. There are many obstacles for Mexican-American children seeking a good
education: from society's attitudes about school for girls, to working in the fields to help their families, to the terrible, black-clouded
storms of the "Dust Bowl." Even as Rosa's family struggles to survive, she is excited when she meets people who want to teach
as much as she wants to learn! But when her school teachers join the wagon train for California, how will she move forward?
Why would God give her a dream if it can't happen?
140 pages.
Emma's Secret:
The Cincinatti Epidemic (1832)
by Veda Boyd Jones.
Emma Farley has dreams for the future, but her secret hopes
are threatened by society's attitude toward "women's work." Of more immediate concern, a massive flood of the Ohio river and
a resulting cholera epidemic jeopardize Emma's dreams.
Will Emma and her family even survive the dreaded disease that terrorizes their
frontier town of Cincinnati? Will she ever enjoy the future she's laid out in her mind? Through much trial and hardship,
Emma learns that God-given dreams are meant to be followed.
141 pages.
Daria Solves a Mystery:
Ohio Experiences the Civil War (1862)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
Daria Fisk's father, a doctor, is serving with
the Union Army, so her financially strapped mother opens their home to boarders. When a wounded soldier comes to stay, Daria's
twin brother is thrilled by the man's stories of war. But Daria can't shake her feeling that the Corporal Harnden has something
to hide.
As she slowly unravels a mystery, Daria learns that, with God's help, anyone, no matter how young or seemingly insignificant,
can make a difference.
142 pages.
Emily Makes a Difference:
A Time of Progress and Problems (1893)
by JoAnn A. Grote.
Emily Allerton is like any twelve-year-old
girl, excited about her chance to see the Chicago's World Fair and mesmerized by the remarkable technology on display there.
She even sees an amazing new machine called an "automobile."
But when Emily and her cousin, Ted Kerr, return home to Minneapolis, a
national economic slowdown puts thousands of people out of work. Thy're homeless and hungry, and Emily knows that God wants
her to do something to help.
143 pages.
Anna's Fight for Hope:
The Great Depression (1931)
by JoAnn A. Grote.
Times are tough for Anna Harrington, but times are even tougher
for some of her friends who've been devastated by the Great Depression. Dot's family is hungry and may lose its home,while Chet,
riding the rails as a hobo in search for work, is in trouble with the law.
Twelve-year-old Anna and her cousin, Fred, watch in sorrow
as others suffer, wondering what they can do to show God's love to their friends. Soon, they come up with some clever ideas
to help, but with jobs scarce, food hard to come by, and the authorities making things difficult, will Anna's efforts be enough?
141
pages.
Mandy the Outsider:
Prelude to World War 2 (1939)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
Ten-year-old Mandy McMichael doesn't fit in at her new school in
Seattle. She's very smart, but the "in crowd" teases her so much she decides to play dumb just to quiet their taunts.
Then there's her friendship with a Japenese family, and in 1939, with the world on the brink of war, hers is not a popular position.
Mandy
must find a balance between her desire for acceptance and her need to do right, to be the person God wants her to be. Will she
pass this important test?
142 pages.
Laura's Victory:
End of the Second World War (1945)
by Veda Boyd Jones.
Laura Edwards knows who to trust. Or does she? As
World War 2 grinds on, the ten-year-old is suspicious of a Japenese-American neighbor. But over time she begins to admire the
girl's quiet strength in the face of persecution. When Laura learns that the girl's father fights for the U.S. Army in Europe,
she realizes the danger of judging by appearances only. Will Laura be strong enough to stand up for her new friend against the
taunts of schoolmates? With both girls missing loved ones who are fighting for their freedom around the world, will the war
end soon enough?
144 pages.
My Giving Bank
from Larry Burkett's Money Matters For Kids.
Dear Parents,
The Bible teaches that God is the true "owner" of everything
and that we are simply stewards or managers of it. Children need to be taught this concept early in their lives, because their
natural tendency is just the opposite - "Mine!" That's why it is so important that they understand both the value of money and
how to handle it in ways that are pleasing to God. My Giving Bank is a practical tool that makes learning about giving, saving,
and spending money fun! As you help your child decide how much money to designate to the church, bank, and store, you will
be developing habits that will serve him or her for a lifetime. The enclosed Faith Parenting Guide will give you valuable tips
and suggestions on how to make money management a rewarding adventure - from childhood, through adolescence, to adulthood!
-Larry Burkett
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Maggie's Dare:
The Great Awakening (1744)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
When the spiritual revival known as the Great Awakening
comes to Boston, Maggie's tender heart is stirred - and she knows she must dare to help the slave, so far from her home in the West
Indies. In her act of compassion, Maggie learns that we best serve God by serving others.
140 pages.
Grace and the Bully:
Drought on the Frontier (1819)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
The ten-year-old Cincinnatian can't stand the dirty,
unkempt boy who harasses her meek and quiet cousin. But Grace soon gets a taste of the bully's hard life of poverty when her
hometown is struck by a serious drought, affecting both farmers and Ohio River businesses. As Grace and her cousin's family
finances dry up like the once mighty river, they learn an important lesson about judging others. What can they do to help their
loved ones, the bully, and a mysterious, glamorous young woman who just arrived in town?
142 pages.
Meg Follows a Dream:
The Fight For Freedom (1844)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
Twelve-year-old Meg Buehler loves to draw, and she's very
good at it. But her family just can't understand why she pours herself into her art. Meg's ten-year-old brother, Fred,
thinks her drawings are silly. He's much more concerned with politics, especially in the growing national issue of slavery.
Now that's something Meg can't understand. Will her family ever realize that Meg's pursuing a dream of her heart? Will
she be able to stand up for herself and use the gifts God gave her?
142 pages.
Janie's Freedom:
African-Americans in the
Aftermath of the Civil War (1867)
by Callie Smith Grant.
Eleven-year-old Janie is confused.
The War Between the States is now over, and Miss Laura, the widowed owner of Rubyhill Plantation, has told the plantation's former
slaves they're free to go. But for Janie, where? There are still many dangers in the South and many unknowns in the North,
and leaving Georgia may eliminate any chance of Janie ever finding her mother. Can Janie's faith provide the wisdom and guidance
she needs to face a world of new choices?
144 pages.
Rachel and the Riot:
The Labor Movement
Divides a Family (1889)
by Susan Martins Miller.
In their hometown of Minneapolis, streetcar
workers have started a union, and this new labor movement has divided Rachel's family. The ten-year-old is troubled by her relatives'
bickering, but the issue becomes even more personal when Rachel is unwittingly caught up in a streetcar worker's riot. Will
she escape the mob uninjured? Can she count on God to settle the differences among the people she loves?
142 pages.
Maria Takes a Stand:
The Battle for Women's Rights (1914)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
When a Minneapolis twelve-year-old learns of
the effort to give women the right to vote, she takes up the cause. It's not easy though. Besides the friction the "suffragettes"
face, Maria fears the threats her father, a union officer, is receiving. And with a new war going on in Europe, her German-sounding
surname brings her added trouble. Maria must overcome her personal hardships to serve a cause much larger than herself.
Can she rely on God's strength to do the right thing?
139 pages.
Carrie's Courage:
Battling the Powers of Bigotry (1923)
by Norma Jean Lutz.
For the Minneapolis ten-year-old, friendship with
a Jewish immigrant is perfectly normal. So why are many of her other friends uptight about that? Sadly, bigotry is a powerful
force in society - so much so that the white-robed members of the Ku Klux Klan plot violence against her new friend. Will Carrie
be able to protect her friend from both the verbal attacks of other girls and the physical threats of the Klan? Can Carrie continue
to stand for what's right, when what's poular would be so much easier?
141 pages.
