Progeny Press write guides which assist in you studying good cultural literature from a Christian perspective. The student will examine literary terminology and technique. They are of a high academic standard and include vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, writing assignments and some activities.

Please note that we do not sell the books to go with the guides below, unless otherwise stated.

Redwall Guide $29.00

The Bronze Bow Guide$29.00

See here for accompanying book.

Progeny Press write guides which assist in you studying good cultural literature from a Christian perspective. The student will examine literary terminology and technique. They are of a high academic standard and include vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, writing assignments and some activities.

Currently we have one only of each of the following guides, and are expecting more titles soon. Please note that we do not sell the books to go with the guides below.

Please see Language Arts - Secondary for higher grades.

Grades 5-7

Carry On Mr Bowditch $29.00

 The Sign of the Beaver $29.00

 The Sign of the Beaver book by E G Speare $12.00

Twelve-year-old Matt is left alone in the Maine wilderness to take care of the cabin until his father can return with the rest of the family.  But after a series of mishaps leaves Matt injured and without food, Matt must depend on a tribe of neighbouring Indians for help. Matt discovers the problems of communicating with, depending on and understanding people from a different culture.

by Kathryn Daniels $16.00

What does it take to be successful in business? Anthony Maybury used to think that in order to be successful in business one must know how to put complex theories into practice. He thought that success required knowledge of advanced mathematics, inventory management equations, and whiz-bang marketing techniques. But, he made some interesting discoveries. He came to realize that the greatest contributor to his business success was found in life experiences, not textbooks. Mr. Maybury said his business strategy was Read the rest of this entry »

by Karl Hess $22.00

“I don’t just half-heartedly recommend this book…I want to urge you, as strongly and sincerely as possible to read it for yourself. Only then give it to a kid you like. Karl’s book crystallizes thoughts that most people have had, but haven’t thought out fully. It washes away the foundations upon which fears and guilt are constructed over a lifetime; it replaces them with ideas you always believed in intuitively but weren’t quite sure how to defend. This book is really great for kids and adults.’ –Douglas Casey, author of Investing in Crisis
“…definitely the best book I have ever seen directed to children on the theory of how to go into business for yourself…this book is really absorbing reading” -Mary Pride, The Teaching Home
Reading level 10+, younger with discussion.

Crown & Covenant series by Douglas Bond follows the lives of the M’Kethe family as they endure persecution in 17th-century Scotland, and later flee to colonial America. Bond weaves together fictional characters with historical figures from Scottish Covenanting history.

This series makes for great reading aloud, depicting godly family life and generational blessing. They have been real favourites with our boys especially, but good for girls too! Caution: descriptions of the deeds of war are scattered throughout these books. Read Alone age 10-14; Read aloud age 8+

1 Duncan’s War $18.00

Young Duncan M’Kethe finds himself caught in the web of Sir James Turner, the Former Covenanter turned military leader of the persecutors. Duncan is torn by his hatred of his enemies, and his father’s instructions to love them. He must be true to King Jesus while attempting to rescue his father.

2 King’s Arrow $18.00

Duncan’s younger brother, Angus, a ready archer, guards sheep from scavenging crows. Loyal to his family, Angus must match wits in a life-and-death struggle against Highlanders. By faith, Angus turns his beloved game of chess into a tool of victory. But desperate fear grips the Clan with an unexpected murder! Will Covenanters be found guilty? Angus’s true test of manhood and marksmanship will come at the Battle of Drumclog!

3 Rebel’s Keep $18.00

Duncan and Angus team up again to stand for the Covenanter’s cause and fight the king’s injustice. Will they be forced to flee to America, leaving behind their beloved homeland? Or will they save the home and land they love?

All of Richard Maybury’s Uncle Eric series of books on economics, geopolitics, justice, and history are excellent educational experiences for both children and adults. The books in Uncle Eric’s model of how the world works can be read in any order, and have been written to stand alone. However, to get the most from each one, Mr Maybury suggests the order as they are listed below, and guides have been written to help get the most out of each one.

Mr Maybury plays the part of an economist writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew. Using stories and examples, he gives interesting and clear explanations of topics generally thought to be too difficult for anyone but experts.

If you have been avoiding economics and finance because you thought you couldn’t understand them, let alone explain them to your children, then you will love these books. Recommended for age 14+, however, they could easily be adapted for age 10+ with a bit of help from a parent. Fantastic books!

A word about Bluestocking Guides: These guides are designed to enhance a student’s understanding and retention of subject matter presented in the corresponding primer. Each guide includes comprehension questions, application questions (to guide the student in applying the concepts to everyday life), and a final exam. Also, there are research and essay assignments, and thought questions to facilitate student-instructor discussion.

by Richard Maybury $23.00

As Mr. Maybury states, “The more information you get, the more you need models to separate the wheat from the chaff.” We are living in the information age. We are loaded down with data more than any other time in history. We need to know how to determine what is important and what is not. What to read and what to ignore.
The question is, which models to teach. Mr. Maybury says, “The two models that I think are crucially important for everyone to learn are economics and law.”

by Richard Maybury $18.00

To help you work through ‘Uncle Eric Talks About Personal, Career, and Financial Security’.