by Carol Kendall $12.00

A few citizens of an imaginary village dare to question some long-held but false beliefs in the community…and are ostracized as a result.  A handful of Minnipins, a sober and sedate people, rise up against the Periods, the leading family of an isolated mountain valley, and are exiled to a mountain where they discover that the ancient enemies of their people are preparing to attack. Thought-provoking but easy to read; great for homeschoolers! 288p, 300g.  Ages 10+ 

by Maude Radford Warren $19.50 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

Twenty-one stories from the Arthurian legends specially selected and adapted for children and told in simple well-written prose. The stirring tales of these chivalrous knights awaken the reader’s admiration for courage and gentleness and high sense of honor essential in all ages. 224p. Ages 9-12.

by Howard Pyle $21.45 This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

A stirring tale of medieval Germany in the days of robber barons and deadly feuds. The kidnapping of Otto, his adventures among the rough soldiers, and his daring rescue, make for a spirited and thrilling story. The author says of his tale that it “is of a little boy who lived and suffered in those dark middle ages; of how he saw both the good and the bad of men, and of how, by gentleness and love and not by strife and hatred, he came at last to stand above other men and to be looked up to by all.” Vigorous illustrations by the author add much to the interest of the book. Suitable for ages 11 and up. 160p; 300g.

by Charles and Mary Lamb $35

First published in 1807, these simple retellings of the plots of Shakespeare’s plays have delighted generations of children, while serving as an excellent introduction to the dramas of our greatest playwright. Shakespeare’s own language is used as much as possible to accustom children to Elizabethan English  and so make their transition to the reading of the plays themselves easier; giving them a clear idea of the plot and characters. Numerous black and white illustrations. Suitable for ages 10 and up (perhaps younger if read aloud). 464p.

by George Manville Fenn This Product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

Originally published in 1887; For Ages 12 – Adult. Paperback

Hardcover. This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

Memorable characters abound in this exciting story which is full of humor, adventure and touching friendships.

Young Lawrence, an invalid, is lovingly cared for by his old nurse, Mrs. Dunn, yet he dreads the cold and fog of the coming English winter. When he learns that one of his guardians, Preston the Professor, is planning an archaeological expedition to Turkey, he begs to be taken along. Read the rest of this entry »

by Emma Leslie  This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

Originally published in 1871; For Ages 8 – Adult.  Set in Germany in the early years of the Reformation, Soldier Fritz centers around the importance of conquering our pride and temper.In the autumn of 1525, a peddler visits the Castle of Thorn in Germany, and inspires young Fritz with tales of Martin Luther who fights against sin and ignorance with the truth of God’s Word. Fritz wants to follow in Dr. Luther’s footsteps and be Read the rest of this entry »

by Caroline Austin This product is available for purchase from Chariot Press.

Originally published in 1885; For Ages 10 – Adult
Honor, duty, compassion and forgiveness are all themes that are portrayed in Marie’s Home, the fictional journal of young Marie Hamilton, recording her family’s harrowing adventures during the French Revolution.

Until the time she is eleven years old, Marie Hamilton lives a peaceful life with Read the rest of this entry »

by Marjorie Kinman Rawlings $13

A literary sensation when originally published fifty years ago, The Yearling has become a classic. This timeless story of backwoods Florida and the tender relationship of a young boy and his tame fawn has continued to delight and entrall readers of all ages. I read this aloud to my children, and though it took a little while to get into, it has become one of their favourites. Love those southern accents! Highly recommended. 50th Anniversay Edition.

by Robert Newton Peck $13

When young Rob Peck saves a neighbour’s cow, the neighbour gives him a pig as a reward. Pinky is Rob’s constant companion as he juggles backbreaking farm work with the schooling that is so important to his father. Pinky is a pet and a friend, but on a farm, every animal must have its use. And on a farm, even a boy must sometimes be a man. Will the support of a loving family and plainspoken Shaker teachings of his father, Haven, be enough to see Rob through on the day no pigs would die?

I really liked the style of writing in this book and read it in one sitting. Great for adolescent boys.

$11.00

This story is about Nosim, a young girl who is ordered to attend the missionary boarding school. The chief thinks that having a Maasai in the school wil make them more important. Thus begins Nosim’s double life where she juggles the world of school and Christianity with Maasai life. At first it appears both lifestyles cannot co-exist. Nosim tries to be Western and Christian at school and Maasai at home. She eventually realises

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