Books with author VERNON LOUIS

Hutterites are known for their natural medicines and living in Bruderhofs. Michael Bruhn, his sister Gudryn, and their widowed mother live in a castle in Moravia. When a doctor wearing ragged clothing heals Gudryn, Michael thinks he, too, must be a Hutterite. Later, Michael learns that this doctor in rags is the famous physican Paracelsus. Michael is impressed and begins to plan when he can also be a doctor. Then tragedy strikes. For 9-to-14-year-olds.

<p>Louise A. Vernon explores the mystery behind the printing of King James Bible in 1611. Who was the secret editor who published the work of 54 different translators and made the Bible sing? Before Nat Culver, a son of a translator, finds out answers to these questions, he is plunged into a series of baffling incidents concerning accusations made against his father. For 9-to-14-year-olds.</p>

<p>This story takes place in Ulverston, England, about 300 years ago. George Fox, an English religious leader and the founder of the Society of Friends, also called Quakers, lived during that time. Tommy Stafford and his sister, Celia, witness the violence and persecution brought on by the words and ways of Fox. His courage, calmness, and power with God influenced the whole family. For 9-to-14-year-olds.</p>

<p>Hutterites are known for their natural medicines and living in Bruderhofs. Michael Bruhn, his sister Gudryn, and their widowed mother live in a castle in Moravia. When a doctor wearing ragged clothing heals Gudryn, Michael thinks he, too, must be a Hutterite. Later, Michael learns that this doctor in rags is the famous physican Paracelsus. Michael is impressed and begins to plan when he can also be a doctor. Then tragedy strikes. For 9-to-14-year-olds.</p>

This story takes place in Ulverston, England, about 300 years ago. George Fox, an English religious leader and the founder of the Society of Friends, also called Quakers, lived during that time. Tommy Stafford and his sister, Celia, witness the violence and persecution brought on by the words and ways of Fox. His courage, calmness, and power with God influenced the whole family. For 9-to-14-year-olds.

Martin Luther’s son has a problem. What should young Hans Luther do when he grows up? How can he ever do anything important when he is constantly overshadowed by his famous father? Gradually he discovers who he is and how God wants him to live.Through Hans’ eyes 9-to-14 year olds will learn to know Martin Luther not only as the great Reformer-preacher, but also as a father with a sense of humor and as a friend.

Young Hans Luther is struggling to figure out who he is and why his father is so famous. As he struggles with his lessons and questions his Aunt Lena he begins to hear the stories about what his father has done and understand him better. Martin and Katie Luther had six children, including Hans. This is a compelling "imagining" of what life in the Luther household looked like for one of their children, and a sympathetic look at Martin Luther with an emphasis on his character as a husband and father.

Young Robert Upton peddled his father's wares on the streets of London. One day he met a fiery little preacher named John Wesley. Robert's life would never be the same again. At first he didn't know what to think of the people called Methodists. he helped some other boys break up an evening meeting by beating loudly on old pots and pans. But Robert began to admire John Wesley. He saw how Wesley's preaching changed the lives of many people -- event some who tried to stop him. Robert heard people talk about being "converted." He wasn't sure what they meant. Robert and his father went to Wesley's meetings whenever they coud. They saw that Wesley took an interest in common people like themselves. He wrote booklets and talked to people about God. Gradually Robert began to understand what Wesley's preaching was all about. As he allowed God to work in his life, Robert found that his own heart, life Wesley's, was strangely warmed.