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Timeless Lessons for families from great Christians of the past.Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. II is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: John Bunyan, John Newton, Jim Elliot, Florence Nightingale, Watchman Nee, and Corrie ten Boom.Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales, Vol II is an ideal way to acquaint children six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.This is volume II in a series of four Hero Tales originally published by Bethany House Publishers and is now republished by Castle Rock Creative

When Annabelle Fortune, the fastest gunslinger in the wild west, inadvertently stops a stranger from attacking a train - and he wears a suit that enables him to fly! - the government believes she''s the only one to have witnessed the Locomotive Reaper and survived to tell the tale. Promising to find out what he can about her missing father, the Director of the Secret Service persuades Annie to swear in. Too soon, her detested nickname re-stakes its claim. Partnered with Beau Slokam, whose penchant for gambling leads them straight to the Doom Gang, Misfortune Annie guides the smooth-talking Southerner in a chase through the Rockies, with her Cheyenne friend, Wontoa, rounding out their unlikely trio. When Annie again meets the Locomotive Reaper, his gadgetry proves far more advanced - and deadly - than even top scientists could have imagined.

DRAWN BY A CHINA MOON, Introducing Lottie Moon -- "Dear Mollie, You can''t believe what is happening here in China. . . ." Actually, what Mollie can''t believe is that her best friend, Ida, and her family left Virginia to live in a "heathen" country. What about marrying handsome Southern husbands? Going to women''s college together? However, Mollie''s frustration slowly turns to fascination as Ida''s letters describe her exciting life among the Chinese-sea worms for supper, wearing men''s pants, Chinese New Year, and helping with the amazing missionary work of Lottie Moon. But as the years go by, China endures war, disease, and rebellion, and Molly becomes more and more worried about Ida. Realizing that each letter she receives could be the last, Mollie wants to help her beloved pen pal. But how . . . and at what price? Helping her friend means changing her life...forever!

Although Kyemap wants to accept a missionary??''s teachings, he fears the witch doctors and others who might hurt the man. Ages 8-12.

A fictionalized account of the five missionaries who carried God''s word to the fierce Aucas, or Huaorani, of Ecuador in 1956.

DANGER ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE: Introducing D.L. Moody -- Fourteen-year-old Casey Watkins wants nothing more than to escape his family''s dreary, bare-bones life in the Philadelphia of 1893. When he learns of an opening in Adam Forepaugh''s Circus, it seems like the perfect escape, and he convinces his mother and sister to join with him. Then "The Flying Eugenes," a family of trapeze artists, offer Casey a role in their death-defying act, and he is elated. Flying on the trapeze is more exciting than he ever dreamed! The pressure is on-Casey has only a few weeks to learn the act before the circus arrives in Chicago in time for the famous World''s Fair. Once in Chicago, the boy is fascinated by D. L. Moody, the dynamic evangelist who preaches to standing-room-only crowds in the circus Big Top Sunday mornings. Casey never imagined that church could be more popular than the circus! But then a dangerous accident leaves him paralyzed with fear, and he runs to Moody looking for a way out. Will the evangelist be able to help him? The circus is counting on him . . . what if he falls?

THE GOLD MINERS'' RESCUE, Introducing Sheldon Jackson -- As Adam Christian graduates from the famous Sitka Industrial and Training School, he dreams of one day becoming famous-like Dr. Sheldon Jackson, who started the school. The last thing Adam wants to do is return to his dull life in northern Alaska, so he asks Dr. Jackson if he can join him on his 1897 expedition to the Yukon to rescue hundreds of starving gold miners. Surprisingly, Dr. Jackson agrees, and eager to say good-bye to his home and his people, Adam sets off on what he hopes will be the adventure of a lifetime. But the excitement and fame Adam seeks soon are swallowed up in trials that not even the hardy young boy is prepared to face. Disaster seems to strike at every turn when they try to bring a herd of reindeer from Norway all the way to the Yukon in an effort to help the troubled miners. Will they reach the men before it''s too late? Help is on the way, but will it be in time?

TRAITOR IN THE TOWER, Introducing John Bunyan -- Twelve-year-old Richard Winslow learns firsthand just how dangerous London of 1660 can be when his father is arrested for treason and imprisoned in the Tower of London. Worried about the rest of the family''s safety, Richard''s mother and sisters escape to Scotland, but young Richard decides to stay behind. What if his father needs him? Remaining in London is too risky, so Richard sets off for the nearby town of Bedford, where his uncle is the jailkeeper. While working for his uncle in the jail, Richard makes an unexpected friend-a prisoner named John Bunyan. Bunyan never misses a chance to preach the Gospel, even though it could result in death at the stake. Richard wants to help this brave man but is afraid of what might happen to him-and his father-if he does. Will Richard betray John Bunyan to get his father out of prison? Richard wants his father''s freedom, but is he willing to pay the terrible price?

THE BETRAYER''S FORTUNE Introducing Menno Simons Adriaen Wens was frightened-for his own life and for his mother''s. In 1543, many Christians in northeastern Europe were suffering cruel persecution, even execution, for following the beliefs of Menno Simons, the leader of a group called the Anabaptists. When Adriaen''s mother was arrested, he had to flee during the night with Menno, knowing that to stay in the city would mean his own arrest. Soon after, Adriaen discovered there was a reward of a hundred gold pieces for the capture of Menno Simons. With so much gold, Adriaen could free his mother and rescue his family from the city! But could he turn in the underground church leader, even if it meant the man''s execution? If Adriaen betrays the leader, his family will go free!

SPY FOR THE NIGHT RIDERS Introducing Martin Luther Karl Schumacher was fifteen when he came to the German city of Wittenberg in 1520 seeking an education. He had been very fortunate that the esteemed university professor Doctor Martin Luther, had taken him into his household as a servant. Luther''s promise of tutoring Karl in exchange for his labor was the chance of a lifetime-until a poster on the church door declared his master a heretic! Karl is asked to travel with Doctor Luther to appear before the emperor''s Imperial Council in the city of Worms. Will his life be at stake as well as Luther''s? And who is the mysterious young lady who shadows their trip? Could she be a spy for Luther''s enemy, Doctor Eck? Or might the night riders be secret supporters of Luther? With danger lurking on every side, who can Karl trust?

SHANGAIED TO CHINA Introducing Hudson Taylor Neil Thompson had promised his grandmother that he would wait for his grandfather to bring him to see the great oceangoing ships at the docks in Liverpool, England. But when he convinced himself that it was okay to go alone, he did not know the danger he would face on that bright morning in September 1853. The docks were no place for a twelve-year-old boy who was alone. Stopping to admire a small clipper ship, the Dumfries, Neil is suddenly grabbed and dragged aboard the ship, then locked in a small, dark room until the ship is on its way to sea. When he''s finally let out, he discovers he''s been shanghaied to be a cabin boy on a tea clipper bound for China and there''s no chance for escape! Fortunately for Neil, on board ship is a young missionary named Hudson Taylor who is also bound for China. But will Taylor''s friendship and faith be able to overcome all the bad things that fall upon Neil''s life? Will Neil ever make it home? Why should Hudson Taylor Help?

As one of the most well-respected basketball players in the world, LeBron James has become almost synonymous with basketball. His career has been easily one of the most impressive of all-time, and the landmarks and achievements he has been able to get throughout that career is just outstanding. Simple, interesting, fun and easy to read for kids, this book contains all you need to know and to learn from LeBron James- The Greatest. After reading this book, you will know exactly why there are such quotes about him: "I believe LeBron James would start on any NBA team today." -NBA and college great Bill Walton "He''s not intimidated by anyone. He has that swagger that most of the great ones have." -Former Cavaliers coach Paul Silas "Forget the talent and the athletic ability, it''s his maturity that''s light-years ahead." -Celtics head coach Doc Rivers "I fantasize about LeBron''s ability. He is the best player I have ever seen at this age." -Hall of Famer Rick Barry and so much, much more... Get this book now and enjoy the journey!

Timeless Lessons for families from great Christians of the past.Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. III is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including: Billy Graham, Louis Palau, Mother Theresa, Brother Andrew, Lottie Moon, Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth.Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales, Vol II is an ideal way to acquaint children six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.This is volume II in a series of four Hero Tales originally published by Bethany House Publishers and is now republished by Castle Rock Creative

Thrilling adventure stories introducing young readers (ages 8-2) to Christian heroes of the past.The two young Burmese girls had dreaded leaving their father, but he told them that the only safe thing was for the two of them to go live with the American missionaries, Adoniram and Ann Judson. May-Lo and Len-Lay really aren''t sure what the danger is, and they don''t know what to believe about their American foster parents. Could the accusations that the missionaries were English spies be true?When the Judsons leave the city of Rangoon to establish a mission work in Ava, the Golden City, the girls are taken along on the dangerous river trip that will separate them from their father by 350 miles. Will they ever see him again? Will they even make it to their destination? How will the emperor of Burma respond to Mr. Judson''s petitions to give religious freedom to Christian converts?Their arrival is followed by eventual disaster. When the British attack the Burmese, all the white foreigners, including Adoniram Judson, are hauled off to the terrible Death Prison. Every clue indicates that the Judsons are spies, and a Burmese-English boy named Myat Rodgers is determined to prove their guilt. Should the girls tell the authorities what they know? Or will they all end up in the Death Prison?Without their father''s help whom could they trust?

THE THIEVES OF TYBURN SQUARE, Introducing Elizabeth Fry -- Betsey and Loren Maxwell are on their own in early nineteenth-century England after their mother is deported to New South Wales for stealing two silver candlesticks. Faced with few options, the young Maxwells are forced to live and work in a gloomy London workhouse. Betsey and her brother have a terrible time enduring the harsh treatment and strict rules of the workhouse overseers. Then Loren sees an opportunity to escape, and the pair soon find themselves back on the dangerous streets of London-with only a stolen pouch of money to support them. Their new life takes a disastrous turn when Betsey and Loren are jailed for pickpocketing in Tyburn Square. Betsey is terrified that she''ll never see her brother or mother again, but a visit from a kind Quaker woman named Elizabeth Fry gives her courage. Can this compassionate prison reformer save Betsey and her brother from the gallows in Tyburn Square? Alone and in prison with no one to turn to . . .

Inspirational stories of men and women throughout history who lived, sacrificed, and many who died for their faith.

DEFEAT OF THE GHOST RIDERS, Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune -- Eight-year-old Celeste Key is a mischievous girl who often gets herself into trouble. When her father''s blacksmith shop is burned to the ground by the Ku Klux Klan in 1904, the family decides they must leave town before someone gets killed. They move to Florida, where a woman named Mary McLeod Bethune offers them schooling for their children. Mary has started a school for black children-one of the first in the United States. Celeste is sent to Mary''s school against her will but soon finds herself enjoying what she''s learning. Everything seems to be going well-until men with white hoods over their heads burn a cross on the school property. Celeste is terrified of the Klan because of what happened in Georgia, yet Mary is a stubborn woman who refuses to let them intimidate her. Celeste wants to believe the Klan can be defeated, but will their threats turn into burning more than crosses? Freedom in a new state, but will it come with a price?

His friendship with Peter Cartwright, a Methodist circuit-rider evangelist, enables thirteen-year-old Gil to pursue his dream of locating his mother who was kidnapped by the Sauk Indians during the War of 1812.

Stories with accompanying Scripture quotations and discussion questions explore the positive and negative aspects of stubbornness in such situations as being too proud to change your mind, disobeying authority, and resisting the pressure to do something wrong.