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I got an email from www.home-school.com with a list of books to inspire a love of reading in your children. Who could resist a list like that?? I've not read any of these, if you have, give me your reviews! They all look great, I am going to add them to my wish list!All of these can be ordered from this website http://www.telusplanet.net/public/inhpubl/webip/products.htm
If you order any of them they are offering the book Scout for free. What a deal! All of them are less than $10 a piece.
 For ages 4 to 8: Abraham's SacrificeThis classic, reverent retelling of the Bible story is a beautiful illustration of faith and redemption, in simple language for the youngest readers. |
 For ages 4 to 9: Martin Shows the WaySet in the late 15th century, this chapter book about church reformer Martin Luther can be read to your 4 or 5-year-old, or read independently by young readers. |
 For ages 7 and up: Anak, the Eskimo BoyLearn about early 20th century Inuit (Eskimo) life through the eyes of Anak, a young tribal member. Young boys especially will be drawn to the challenges Anak faces as he learns to survive in the frozen north, hunting seals, caribou, and walruses with his father. Then Anak encounters the Gospel . . . |
 For ages 8 and up: Augustine, The Farmer's BoyOne of the very few books about Church Father Augstine of Hippo written for young readers, this book details his prodigal youth, how he turned to Christ, and his amazing ministry. A hero today's children should know about. |
 For age 8 and up: William of Orange: The Silent PrinceSent to court at the age of 11, this unpretentious prince ended up leading the Dutch resistance to Spanish oppression. His life is a model of grace under pressure that will spark even the most reluctant student's interest in European history. |
 For age 9 and up: Salt in His BloodIf your children enjoy swashbuckling tales of adventure (and who doesn't?), why not nurture them with the true-life story of a great Dutch admiral, rather than the goings-on of narcissistic pirates? Michael de Ruyter was a sea captain and pirate hunter who all his life remained a humble and faithful servant of God and his country. Spellbinding chapter book will have kids eagerly turning the pages! |
 For age 9 and up: Scout: The Secret of the SwampThis first book in the seven-book "Scout" series by award-winning author Piet Prins follows the adventures of Scout, a German Shepherd dog, and his owner, Tom, during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Tom and his pal Carl overhear a vital German plan. To warn the Allies, they are tested to the utmost as they make their way via a dangerous swamp trail. A real page-turner! |
 For age 9 and up: The Lonely SentinelThis is the first volume of the five-book "Shadow" series, also by Piet Prins. Having personally survived the German occupation of the Netherlands, he writes from first-hand experience. Young and old believers alike had to stand together against the overwhelming forces of persecution. Yet, unlike so many books about this era, you come away with a feeling of heroism and hope. Excellent lessons for youngsters as we face an ever-more- unpredictable political future. |
 For age 9 and up: Stefan Derksen's Polar AdventureStefan runs away from his cruel uncle, the cobbler, and finds a berth on a whaling ship. Set in the 17th century, his adventures include whale hunting, encountering ferocious polar bears, storms, and hunger, and shipwreck. All the excitement of Moby Dick and White Fang, without the soul-searing secularism of those "sea and ice" classics. |
 For age 10 and up: When the Morning CameA Protestant classic, this is the first book in the "Struggle for Freedom" series. Twelve-year-old Martin Meulenberg and his family gamely face pressure from the reigning Roman Catholic authorities in 16th-century Holland. Timeless lessons about how to survive when society's respected leaders become repressive. |
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