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JF- Blueberry Once in Blueberry Dell by Dawn L. Watkins (Ages 2-7) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

" The moles of Blueberry Dell try to outdo each other in preparing for the visit of the High Prince." Publisher's Summary. 32 pp. softbound .

D- Aesop* The Fables of Aesop (Ages 4+) $3.00

"Rich selection of time honored tales by legendary Greek storyteller offers youngsters valuable

lessons and insights into life. Includes "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Old Man and Death,"

"The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse,"

and dozens more. Includes 170 of Richard Heighway's classic illustrations." Publishers summary. 208 pages paperback

BT- Charlotte Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White (Ages 9+) $7.99

E.B. White's classic tale that was recently made into a major motion picture. This edition of the book comes with a FREE WEB NECKLACE!

A great gift item! 184 pages. Paperback.

JF-Star Very Like a Star by Dawn L. Watkins (ages 2-7) $6.99

"Little Rigel of Buzzle Hive discovers that she is like the star for which she is named." Publisher's Summary.32 pages softbound

JF- Pocket Pocket Change by Dawn L. Watkins (ages 6-9) $6.99

Five delightful fables by a contemporary author.

JF- Brass A King for Brass Cobweb by Dawn L. Watkins (ages 6-9) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

"Chipmunk leaves home to seek a king who is wise and brave and true." Publisher's Summary. 60pp. softbound.

JF- Princess The Runaway Princess by Milly Howard (ages 6-9) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

"Princess Brenna tries to escape from her ruthless uncle, Prince Zoran, who has imprisoned her and seized
her rightful place on the throne. As Brenna searches bravely for her freedom, she learns to love and to trust,
to accept a responsibility that she doesn't want, and to yield to God's will for her life." Publisher's Summary.116pp. Softbound.

JF- Herringbone Mice of the Herringbone by Tim Davis (ages 6-9) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

" Two brave mice, Charles and Oliver, plan to rescue the Queen's treasure. An early chapter book." Publisher's Summary.

106 pages. softbound.

An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com.

JF- Nine Lives Mice of the Nine Lives by Tim Davis (Ages 6-9) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

                                        "Although Charles and Oliver are the bravest of mice, the last thing they want to see is another pirate sea dog.
                                        But when Admiral Winchester gets himself into trouble and something strange happens to Charles, it's up to
                                        Oliver to think of a plan. Sequel to Mice of the Herring Bone." Publisher's Summary.

An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com.

JF- Seven Seas Mice of the Seven Seas by Tim Davis (Ages 6-9) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

"Charles and Oliver set out to rescue the Admiral's expedition. Sequel to Mice of the Nine Lives." Publisher's Summary.

138 pages softbound.
An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com.

JF- Wind 1 Mice of the Westing Wind Book 1 by Tim Davis (ages 6-9) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

"Charles and Oliver settle down to enjoy a peaceful life, now that the pirate sea dogs are in prison. But one
night they hear startling news about the sea dogs. The Admiral has a plan, too, and Oliver doesn't like it at all.

Sequel to Mice of the Nine Lives." Publisher's Summary. 116 pages softbound

An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com

JF- Wind 2 Mice of the Westing Wind Book 2 by Tim Davis (ages 6-9) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

"Charles and Oliver set a trap for the pirate sea dogs, and with the help of Captain Tabby, they plan a final attack.
But two fierce rats are determined to destroy Charles and Oliver, no matter what." Publisher's Summary.

120 pages. Softbound.

An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com.

BT- Tollbooth The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster (ages 8+) $6.50

According to my nine-year old, this is the best book he has ever read. Milo is an ordinary boy who is bored with life when he comes home one day to find a small car and a mysterious tollbooth in his room. One a whim, he drives past the tollbooth and enters a new kingdom whose two kings (brothers) are have not spoken in many years. One is the king of Dictionopolis (the kingdom of words) and the other is the king of Digitopolis (the kingdom of numbers). The long argument stems from a fight over which is more important. Since twin sisters Rhyme and Reason have left the Land of Wisdom, chaos prevails and all sorts of kooky adventures occur. Can Milo and his new friend, the Watchdog, rescue Rhyme and Reason and restore order to the land before it is too late? Great as a read along book because older kids and adults will catch many hilarious plays on words that little ones miss.

D- Willows The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Graham (ages 8+) $3.00

"Generations of children have roamed the English countryside in the company

of Rat, Mole, Toad, and Badger, the immortal animal pals of The Wind in the Willows.

From summertime picnics along the river's edge to cozy parlor firesides on crisp winter nights,

the tales evoke a timeless atmosphere of friendship amid the natural world."

Publisher's summary. 176 pages. paperback.

BT- Ella Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (Ages 9+) $6.99

This modern fairy tale recounts the story of a girl whose girl whose fairy godmother grants her the gift of obedience.

Sounds great, until wicked people start issuing you commands! Will Ella learn how to think for herself and develop discernment?

If you have seen the movie, you will be surprised how much better the book is!

JF- Medallion Medallion by Dawn L. Watkins (ages 9-12) (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

213 pages. Softbound.

JF- Bridge The Bridge by Jeri Massi (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

Ages 9-12. A Journeyforth book. First in the Bracken Trilogy

"Princess Rosalynn is pretty, spoiled, and childish. She gives no thought to the men and women
that protect her father's throne. Then one day, invaders from the enormous kingdom across the
river storm across the Bridge and conquer the royal castle in Book 1 of the Bracken Trilogy. " Publisher's Summary.

Check out the other books in this series: Crown and Jewel, and The Two Collars.

An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com.
AR quizzes provide diagnostic information for the conventional classroom teacher.

JF- Crown The Crown and the Jewel by Jeri Massi (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

Ages 9-12. A Journeyforth book. Second in the Bracken Trilogy

"Princess Rosewyn stumbles into a secret plot in Book 2 of the Bracken Trilogy.
Check out the other adventures in this series: The Bridge and The Two Collars." Publisher's Summary.

An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com.
AR quizzes provide diagnostic information for the conventional classroom teacher.

JF- Collars The Two Collars by Jeri Massi (Retails for $7.99) $7.00

Ages 9-12. A Journeyforth book. Third in the Bracken Trilogy

"Krea gains freedom from the collar of a slave in Book 3 of the Bracken Trilogy.
Check out the other adventures in this series: The Bridge and Crown and Jewel." Publisher's Summary.

An Accelerated Reader® quiz is available from Renaissance Learning www.renlearn.com.
AR quizzes provide diagnostic information for the conventional classroom teacher.

BT- Elyon Trilogy by Patrick Carman

The new Land of Elyon Series is one of the most exciting finds this year, especially for the fantasy lover who happens to be a Christian . This adventure-packed story of 12-old Alexa's unusual destiny is reminiscent of the Chronicles of Narnia in the subtle way it combines wholesome (and even biblical) truths and solid story telling. Book are also sold individually below, but once you read one, you will want the whole set! Lovely hardcover editions. For more information on this series, see individual titles below.

$31.00 (Retail Value $36.00)

BT- Elyon 1 The Dark Hills Divide by Patrick Carman $10.50

Twelve year old Alexa is looking forward to another summer in Bridewell, but is curious about the walls that surround the city and the unknown danger that lurks outside. But her curiosity and desire for adventure lead her to more danger than she bargained for. In the course of her explorations, she discovers both a new power and a new responsibility that puts the fate of the Land of Elyon in her hands.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The first in the Land of Elyon series ($11.95 retail HARDCOVER)

BT- Elyon 2 Beyond the Valley of Thorns by Patrick Carman $10.50

Alexa discovers new challenges and new enemies as she and her unlikely band of friends seek to defeat even greater evils. This book brings unexpectedly brings in biblical allusions that recall the way that Lewis wove truth into his own tales.

The second in the Land of Elyon series ($11.95 retail HARDCOVER)

BT- Elyon 3 The Tenth City by Patrick Carman $10.50

Alexa is pitted against her foes (and the foes of the Land of Elyon) in a final battle of mythic proportions. But as she weighs the sacrifices and her own strange role in the fate of her world, she begins to wonder at the meaning of it all. This book is a powerful testimony to the power of love and sneaks in larger truths in a subtle way.

One of my favorite quotations: "I was seized by the power of a great affection... Elyon has only one hope for us, Alexa. That we would know that he loves us. Do you understand? The one who made you, the one who made everything... He loves you. And more than that, there is nothing you or I need to earn his reckless affection for us... To live boldly for that kind of love is the least that I can do."

The third in the Land of Elyon series ($11.95 retail HARDCOVER)

BT- Redwall Redwall by Brian Jacques (Ages 12+) $7.99

Review From Publishers Weekly
"Only the lost sword of Martin the Warrior can save Redwall Abbey from the evil rat Cluny and his greedy horde. The young mouse Matthias (formerly Redwall's most awkward novice) vows to recover the legendary weapon. In the course of his quest, Matthias forges strong ties with various local animals. As much as the magic of the sword, it is the help of these new friends that enables Matthias to defeat Cluny once and for all. Jacques's clever use of detail creates an animal world as compelling as that of The Wind in the Willows... This epic adventure contains elements of all grand quests, with heroic archetypes that will keep fans of Tolkien and King Arthur tales engaged to the final battle."- Review by Publishers Weekly

This was the first of the Redwall Books written in the Redwall Series, a favorite with many homeschoolers, especially boys. Now the series includes several prequels and sequels. We hope to have these in stock later.

BT- Goblin The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald (Ages 10+) $3.99

"Considered by W.H. Auden to be "the only English children's book in the same class as the Alice books," The Princess and the Goblin is a classic example of nineteenth-century children's literary fairy tales. Both this tale and its sequel, The Princess and Curdie, follow in the tradition of the folk tales of Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm, yet also impart to the reader a sense of MacDonald's personal vision and unique style." (publishers summary) Written by preacher and scholar George MacDonald, a major influence on C.S. Lewis.

BT- Curdie The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald (Ages 10+) $5.99

"With the help of a mysterious fairy queen who provides monstrous but gentle creatures to aid him, a miner's son takes on the dangerous task of helping the king and princess confound their enemies and save the kingdom." (publishers summary) The sequel to the Princess and the Goblin.

BT- Light The Light Princess by George MacDonald (Ages 10+) $6.95

Considered by many to be one of MacDonald's best, this fairy tale about a princess cursed with lightness

(she floats about the castle and experiences neither sorrow nor suffering)

who learns in the end that these things serve their purpose as well.

BT--Wise The Wise Woman and Other Stories by George MacDonald (Ages 10+) $16.00

A powerful collection of some of MacDonald's best shorter stories.

"The Wise Woman" deals with a child who is spoiled by her parents and rescued by the wise woman

who teaches her timeless truths about self-control.

D-- Pilgrim Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (Ages 12+) $3.50

John Bunyan's classic fantasy allegory of the Christian journey through life.

BT- Half Half-Magic by Edward Eager (Ages 9+) $6.00

Four siblings (Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha) find a magic coin that allows their wishes to come true. The problem is that the coin is only HALF magic, which means you have to double your wish VERY CAREFULLY for the wish to work. Follow their adventures (and comic misadventures) as they strive to use logic and fractions to work this special form of magic. A classic addition to your fantasy bookshelf.

BT- Lake Magic by the Lake by Edward Eager (Ages 9+) $6.00

On a vacation with their mother and stepfather, Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha find themselves overwhelmed with a lakeful of magical adventures after Mark captures an ancient turtle that seems to have extraordinary powers.

D- Railway The Railway Children by E. Nesbit (Ages 9+) $2.50

"Three children, forced to alter their comfortable lifestyle when their father is taken away by strangers,

move with their mother to a simple cottage near a railway station where their days are filled

with excitement and adventure. First published in 1906, this beloved children's classic has

charmed generations of readers." Publishers summary 208 pages, paperback.

D- It Five Children and It by E. Nesbit (Ages 9+) $2.50

"Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That's the message in this

delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature

that grants wishes. There's a catch, of course: the wishes come

undone at sunset, and worse yet, things often get out of hand!" Publishers Summary 160 pages. paperback.

D- Beasts The Book of Beasts: Being a Translation from A Latin Bestiary of the Twelfth Century- $11.99

Have you ever wondered why so many fantasies contain mention of phoenixes and hippogriffs,

manticores, and griffins? Did the authors make up these creatures? Hardly!

They came from the medieval world in which many of the fantasies are set.

This 12- century bestiary was originally written by a 12th- century Catholic monk

who detailed the "scientific" knowledge of the animals of his day and added

interesting spiritual lessons to be drawn from the beasts. T.H. White, author of

"The Once and Future King," translated this work and adds comments of his own. Of course,

we now know that many of the creatures in this book are fantastic,

but it still makes interesting reading and gives insight into the medieval mind, and may inspire some stories of your own!.

For older students as it contains frank references to animal husbandry topics such

as reproduction that may confuse (or alarm) a young reader. 296 pages. Paperback.

D- Alice Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll $3.00

This classic tale relates the adventures of Alice and her encounters with the Mad-hatter,

the Cheshire Cat and the autocratic Queen of Hearts (among others). Written by an mathematician

from Oxford University, this is a must-read for the well-read child, since so many allusions

spring from it. Contains 42 original illustrations by John Tenniel.

160 pages. paperback.

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