Books in Catholic Quick Reads series

Advent is the season to prepare for the coming of Christ. But exactly what coming of Christ are we preparing for if he was born two thousand years ago in Bethlehem? Why, we re preparing for him to come to each of us! These short stories about Advent and Christmas remind middle-grade readers ages 7 11 that Jesus comes to them every day, in many ways, when they open their hearts to him. Discussion questions follow each story, making this book perfect for classroom and homeschool use."

Fictional short stories. Themes include: family life, heritage and identity, growing up, generational differences, patience, loss, worry, faith, culture. Each story has discusion/reflection questions for classroom and homeschool use. A daring escape from a skunk...an amazing display of grace and skill-on stilts...a frightening result from an online personality test. As you'll see in these thirteen short stories, families and the kinds of things they deal with come in all varieties. One thing, though, remains the same: family matters!

Fictional short stories. Themes include: family life, extended family relationships, heritage and identity, culture, faith. Each story has discussion/reflection questions for classroom and homeschool use. This collection features stories about the rewards--and challenges--of family life. While family interaction isn't always easy, healthy, strong family relationships are vital to the development of every child. Family Ties provides engaging stories for children ages 7-11 that they will relate to and enjoy.

Fictional short stories. Themes include: food, faith, cultures and traditions, friendship, family life. Each story comes with a step-by-step recipe. Ten short stories and recipes cook up tales of friendship, fun, laughter, and food! Each story involves food or cooking, and is followed by kid-friendly recipes. Kitchen safety tips, general cooking instructions, a recipe index, and prayers for before and after meals are also included. Best for children ages 7-11.

The Mad Goat Mystery by Jonathan Harlen. 'Dandruff's never charged at anybody in his life,' the farmer said. 'He wouldn't hurt a fly.' So why has he gone totally berserk? Spaceman Bill by Victor Kelleher. When Spaceman Bill landed on earth he caused a sensation. No-one had ever seen such a fantastic spaceship before. So who was Bill and where had he come from? Croc on the Loose by Grace MacDonald Baldwin. 'Hey, what ya got there? A crocodile! Gee, I wish I'd caught him. What if I borrow him for a bit?' Time Turns on Spooky Hill by David Metzenthen. A mob of people are heading for the police barracks. 'Now we'll see some action,' says Cal.

Red Boxing Gloves by David Metzenthen. 'Take it easy, Bicky. Or get out of the ring!' Jack and the Aliens by Damien Broderick. Jack, an interstellar cadet, is stranded on an alien planet with Chipster his computerised spacesuit. Will the rescue craft arrive in time to save him? Intergalactic Heroes by James Moloney. 'This is my last warning,' said Radnor... 'You have thirty seconds to decide the future of your species.' Can Joe save the Earth? Clever Sandwiches by Rowena Cory Lindquist. Yuck. 'Listen to me, Mouse. You didn't see us. Got it?' Will the clever sandwiches stop Derek's never-ending teasing?

The Lighthouse Secret by Penny Garnsworthy. The howling wind and pounding surf drowned out all other sounds. The secret of the lighthouse was securely locked behind the old wooden door. Jack and the Skyhook by Damien Broderick. Jack, an interstellar cadet, exchanges his cow (computerised spacesuit) for a handful of beans. The result is disastrous. He is in trouble again. The Giant Scrub Python by Grace MacDonald Baldwin. There was a snake on the track, barely a metre in front of them. It was a carpet, but unlike any carpet snake either boy had ever seen, for it was huge, with a body as thick as a man's thigh. Uncorked! by Archimede Fusillo. Lance couldn't believe it! He'd only just started treasure hunting and already he'd got lucky. Boy has he got lucky!

The Lighthouse Secret by Penny Garnsworthy. The howling wind and pounding surf drowned out all other sounds. The secret of the lighthouse was securely locked behind the old wooden door. Jack and the Skyhook by Damien Broderick. Jack, an interstellar cadet, exchanges his cow (computerised spacesuit) for a handful of beans. The result is disastrous. He is in trouble again. The Giant Scrub Python by Grace MacDonald Baldwin. There was a snake on the track, barely a metre in front of them. It was a carpet, but unlike any carpet snake either boy had ever seen, for it was huge, with a body as thick as a man's thigh. Uncorked! by Archimede Fusillo. Lance couldn't believe it! He'd only just started treasure hunting and already he'd got lucky. Boy has he got lucky!

The Mad Goat Mystery by Jonathan Harlen. 'Dandruff's never charged at anybody in his life,' the farmer said. 'He wouldn't hurt a fly.' So why has he gone totally berserk? Spaceman Bill by Victor Kelleher. When Spaceman Bill landed on earth he caused a sensation. No-one had ever seen such a fantastic spaceship before. So who was Bill and where had he come from? Croc on the Loose by Grace MacDonald Baldwin. 'Hey, what ya got there? A crocodile! Gee, I wish I'd caught him. What if I borrow him for a bit?' Time Turns on Spooky Hill by David Metzenthen. A mob of people are heading for the police barracks. 'Now we'll see some action,' says Cal.

Red Boxing Gloves by David Metzenthen. 'Take it easy, Bicky. Or get out of the ring!' Jack and the Aliens by Damien Broderick. Jack, an interstellar cadet, is stranded on an alien planet with Chipster his computerised spacesuit. Will the rescue craft arrive in time to save him? Intergalactic Heroes by James Moloney. 'This is my last warning,' said Radnor... 'You have thirty seconds to decide the future of your species.' Can Joe save the Earth? Clever Sandwiches by Rowena Cory Lindquist. Yuck. 'Listen to me, Mouse. You didn't see us. Got it?' Will the clever sandwiches stop Derek's never-ending teasing?

Red Boxing Gloves by David Metzenthen. 'Take it easy, Bicky. Or get out of the ring!' Jack and the Aliens by Damien Broderick. Jack, an interstellar cadet, is stranded on an alien planet with Chipster his computerised spacesuit. Will the rescue craft arrive in time to save him? Intergalactic Heroes by James Moloney. 'This is my last warning,' said Radnor... 'You have thirty seconds to decide the future of your species.' Can Joe save the Earth? Clever Sandwiches by Rowena Cory Lindquist. Yuck. 'Listen to me, Mouse. You didn't see us. Got it?' Will the clever sandwiches stop Derek's never-ending teasing?