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Books in Young Readers' Nature Library series

  • Elijah

    Susan Martins Miller

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, Nov. 1, 2013)
    Looking for exciting Bible storybooks for 8–12 year olds? Check out Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library for the stories of David, Elijah, Samson, and Mary, mother of Jesus. Carefully retold for kids, each book is illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of the story. In Elijah, young readers will get to know the powerful prophet, the victor of Mount Carmel who was taken to heaven in a whirlwind, learning lessons of faith that will benefit their lives today. And a special “secret code” feature adds fun to the whole package, as readers can discover an encouraging secret message woven throughout the entire book.
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  • Noah

    Susan Martins Miller

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, April 1, 2013)
    Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library is back in a sleek, contemporary format perfect for today’s 8–12 year olds. The exciting John the Baptist, Moses, Noah, and Ruth are retold for kids and illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of each.
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  • Jesus

    Dan Larsen

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, Nov. 1, 2012)
    Looking for exciting Bible storybooks for 8€“12-year-olds? Check out Barbour€™s Young Readers' Christian Library for the stories of Jesus, Jonah, Esther, and Paul. Carefully retold for kids, each book is illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of the story. In Jesus, young readers will get to know the Son of God as He teaches, heals, and loves the people of first-century Israel, learning lessons of faith that will benefit their lives today. And a special €œsecret code€ feature adds fun to the whole package, as readers can discover an encouraging secret message woven throughout the entire book.
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  • Daniel

    Ellen Caughey

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, July 1, 2013)
    Looking for exciting Bible storybooks for 8–12 year olds? Check out Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library for the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Daniel, Peter, and the miracles of Jesus. Carefully retold for kids, each book is illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of the story. In Daniel, young readers will get to know the godly Jew who served the kings of Babylon and Persia—and survived a night in a lions’ den!—learning lessons of faith that will benefit their lives today. And a special “secret code” feature adds fun to the whole package, as readers can discover an encouraging secret message woven throughout the entire book.
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  • The Little Princess

    Frances Hodgson Burnett, Kathryn Lindskoog

    Paperback (Multnomah Pub, Feb. 9, 1993)
    Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.
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  • Sir Gibbie

    Kathryn Lindskoog, George MacDonald

    Paperback (Multnomah Pub, March 18, 1992)
    In nineteenth-century Scotland, Gibbie, recently orphaned by his father's sudden death, witnesses a violent murder and flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.
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  • Abraham and Sarah

    Ellen Caughey

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, July 1, 2013)
    Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library is back in a sleek, contemporary format perfect for today’s 8–12 year olds. The exciting story of Abraham and Sarah are retold for kids and illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of the story.
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  • Sunday's child

    Gudrun Mebs

    Hardcover (Andersen Press, March 15, 1984)
    Ten-year-old Jenny's new foster mother dosen't live up to her expectations until Jenny discovers that there are more important things in life than lavish gifts and fancy homes.
  • Moses

    James Shott

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, April 1, 2013)
    Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library is back in a sleek, contemporary format perfect for today’s 8–12 year olds. The exciting John the Baptist, Moses, Noah, and Ruth are retold for kids and illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of each.
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  • Peter

    Susan Martins Miller

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, July 1, 2013)
    Looking for exciting Bible storybooks for 8–12 year olds? Check out Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library for the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Daniel, Peter, and the miracles of Jesus. Carefully retold for kids, each book is illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of the story. In Peter, young readers will get to know the impulsive, inconsistent disciple of Jesus who became the great leader of the early church, learning lessons of faith that will benefit their lives today. And a special “secret code” feature adds fun to the whole package, as readers can discover an encouraging secret message woven throughout the entire book.
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  • The Speckled Panic

    Hazel Townson, David McKee

    Paperback (Andersen Press, May 1, 1998)
    When Kip Slater buys truthpaste instead of toothpaste, he and his friend Herbie soon realize the sensational possibilities of the purchase. They plan to feed the truthpaste to the guest of honor at their school Speech Day, but unfortunately, the headmaster eats the cake first.
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  • The Miracles of Jesus

    Ellyn Sanna

    Mass Market Paperback (Barbour Books, July 1, 2013)
    Looking for exciting Bible storybooks for 8–12 year olds? Check out Barbour’s Young Readers’ Christian Library for the stories of Abraham and Sarah, Daniel, Peter, and the miracles of Jesus. Carefully retold for kids, each book is illustrated with line art to help readers envision the characters and setting of the story. In The Miracles of Jesus, young readers will experience several of Jesus’ miracles—from changing water into wine to the raising of Lazarus—learning lessons of faith that will benefit their lives today. And a special “secret code” feature adds fun to the whole package, as readers can discover an encouraging secret message woven throughout the entire book.
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