Mandy, a young girl, lives with her grandmother and learns about her family's history and the importance of faith and community.
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Four siblings discover a magical land called Narnia through a wardrobe and join the Great Lion, Aslan, to end an eternal winter.
Four siblings discover a magical land called Narnia through a wardrobe and join the Great Lion, Aslan, to end an eternal winter.
Young Colin struggles with loneliness and a difficult temper until he finds a stray dog named Friska and learns about God's love.
The March sisters grow up in Civil War-era Massachusetts, navigating poverty and personal growth under their mother's guidance.
Journalist Lee Strobel adapts his investigation into the historical reliability of Jesus for a younger audience, examining evidence for the Resurrection.
Twelve-year-old River Starling navigates a summer of change in 1980s Oregon while searching for the father who abandoned her. Along with her best friend, she discovers the meaning of family and the importance of trusting God's plan.
Following the death of her father, young Pollyanna Whittier moves in with her stern Aunt Polly and transforms a gloomy town with her 'Glad Game.'
This book explains the importance and practice of prayer for children, drawing from biblical examples and teachings.
This legendary fantasy series follows various children who travel into the magical world of Narnia, a land ruled by the great lion Aslan.
Buttercup the chipmunk and her forest friends prepare for a spring celebration while learning about God's care and the beauty of creation.
#12
Celery Brown and the Girl Who Isn't Frightened
Karen Rosario Ingerslev · 2019
Concern24MildVirtue76Shining
Celery Brown discovers a mysterious girl living in the woods who claims to be unafraid of anything, leading to an adventure about fear and faith.
An imaginative orphan girl named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to a farm on Prince Edward Island to live with aging siblings who intended to adopt a boy.
Eleven-year-old Caddie Woodlawn grows up as a spirited tomboy on the Wisconsin frontier during the American Civil War era. She navigates family life, school rivalries, and tensions between settlers and local Native American tribes.
A young, impoverished couple seeks to buy the perfect Christmas gift for one another by secretly sacrificing their most prized possessions.
A boy with facial differences navigates middle school and learns about kindness and acceptance.
Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin travel through space and time to rescue Meg's father from a cosmic evil.
Kit Tyler moves from Barbados to a strict Puritan colony in Connecticut and struggles to adapt to their rigid social and religious expectations.
Twelve-year-old Celery Brown discovers a hidden door in her new home that leads to a mysterious and dangerous world. Alongside her friend, she must navigate magical challenges to rescue her father from a dark enchantment.
Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits to show him the error of his ways.
The impulsive Mr. Toad's obsession with motor cars leads to trouble, requiring his loyal friends to rescue him and reclaim his home.
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The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only, #1)
Katherine Applegate · 2011
Concern13MildVirtue40Present
Ivan, a silverback gorilla living in a shopping mall circus, vows to find a better life for a baby elephant named Ruby.
A clever spider named Charlotte hatches a plan to save a runt pig named Wilbur from slaughter by weaving praise for him into her webs.
In 1943 Copenhagen, ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her family risk their lives to help Jewish friends escape the Nazi occupation.
In 1930s Paris, a young orphan living in a train station works to repair a mysterious automaton left by his father.
In 1904 Indiana, fifteen-year-old Russell Culver hopes the death of his teacher means the end of school, only to find his older sister taking over the classroom.
This is a fable about a proud rooster who learns a lesson from a wise little hen.
A young orphan boy named Cedric discovers he is the heir to a vast fortune and a noble title in England.
During the Great Depression, ten-year-old Bud Caldwell escapes a foster home to find the jazz musician he believes is his father.
A mysterious young girl named Momo lives in the ruins of an amphitheater and helps her community by simply listening. When time-stealing 'Grey Gentlemen' begin robbing people of their lives, Momo must embark on a journey to save time itself.
April Wood returns to the Arctic after receiving word that her polar bear friend is injured and needs her help to survive.
Maggie, a girl who stutters, is sent to the Cornwall countryside where she discovers and protects an abandoned snow leopard cub.
Izzy and Asha discover a hidden wilderness in an urban derelict site and fight to protect it from development.
Young Sam Krupnik decides he wants to be a zookeeper for Future Job Day, leading to a charming exploration of his interests and family life.
Barnaby the owl is afraid of the dark, which is problematic for an owl. He meets various animals who help him overcome his fear.
A collection of short, moralistic tales featuring animals that illustrate various life lessons.
A young girl named Paddy finds a lost wallet and embarks on a journey to return it to its owner.
Janette Oke's "This Little Pig" is a heartwarming story about a young girl's love for her pet pig and the lessons she learns about responsibility and care.
Eleven-year-old April travels to a remote Arctic island with her father and forms an unlikely bond with a lonely polar bear.
A small, mouse-like boy born to a human family sets out on an adventurous journey to find his lost bird friend, Margalo.
Marky, a young boy, has an unusual friendship with a rooster and experiences life on a farm.
A young girl named Kitty experiences life in the countryside, dealing with family dynamics and personal growth.
Bear and his friends learn about friendship and sharing in the forest.
Milo, a bored boy, travels through a magical tollbooth into the Kingdom of Wisdom to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason.
Bobbie and her grandmother work to protect a golden eagle nesting on a Scottish moor against local land interests. The story explores the conflict between traditional farming, illegal raptor persecution, and environmental conservation.
While exploring the Welsh coast, young Mari finds a tiny, living dragon and must protect it from those who want to exploit the discovery.
Daisy Dawson discovers a hidden pond and the magical creatures that live there, leading her on an adventure to protect their home.
This is a picture book about Eeyore's birthday celebration with his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
A young girl named Jenny visits her grandfather and helps him overcome his reluctance to try new things.
A young boy named Pip discovers a giant pumpkin in his garden and the humorous challenges that arise from its enormous size.