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Terra 1940 - Narnia 1014. "Come vorrei che potessi parlare, amico mio." Shasta non poteva immaginare che rivolgendosi così a un cavallo, ne avrebbe avuto risposta. Ma Bri ha il dono della parola perché viene da Narnia, terra felice da cui è stato rapito e a cui vuole tornare. La stessa terra che Shasta desidera esplorare da sempre. Comincia così un viaggio fitto di insidie, avventure e nuovi amici, che sarà per loro una prova di cuore, coraggio e saggezza.

Just the thought of Eid makes Amira warm and tingly inside. From wearing new clothes to handing out goody bags at the mosque, Amira can't wait for the festivities to begin. But when a flier on the fridge catches her eye, Amira's stomach goes cold. Not only is it Eid, it's also school-picture day. If she's not in her class picture, how will her classmates remember her? Won't her teacher wonder where she is? 

Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his project of illustrating theological concepts for children. Using the story of Joshua the high priest (Zechariah 3:1–5) as his jumping-off point, Dr. Sproul weaves a classic tale about a young priest who is invited to preach his first sermon before the king and his court. But on his way to the palace, he falls from his horse, getting his clothes hopelessly muddy. Jonathan finds that he needs powerful help if he is to stand before the king.

Four kids meet at an airport for one unforgettable night in this middle-grade novel by four bestselling and award-winning authors When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but...

Headed to the mountains with their youth group, Juli, Shannon, Dave, and Ted have no idea the dangers that lie ahead. The excitement of snowfall quickly turns to fear as a blizzard traps the crew and brings many seeking shelter. Facing an unexpected threat amongst those who arrive to wait out the storm, the group must once again work together and lean on God to make it through this wintry scare.

Twenty-five percent unemployment, food lines, banks and businesses closing. . . The Great Depression was not only a national catastrophe, but a personal one, as well. Times are tough for Anna Harrington. But times are even tougher for her friends Dot, whose family is hungry and may lose its home, and Chet, who is riding the railcars as a hobo looking for work.

“Once upon a mountaintop, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up …” So begins this enchanting folktale. Perfect for all ages, Angela Elwell Hunt’s ingenuous retelling of this timeless story has delighted audiences for generations.

Three best friends uncover a brooding secret in a deserted castle: what looks like old suits of armour are actually long-forgotten mechanical knights. They set about repairing them but their enthusiasm turns to panic when the Iron Knights turn out to be bonkers and almost completely evil. They reduce the boys' village to rubble and the friends are sent away by the rest of the villagers. By luck, they are taken in by three separate Lords who train them to be knights themselves. They return a few years later to do the honourable thing: destroy the Iron Knights.

It’s show-and-tell day at school, and Sam and his friends are feeling lots of emotions. He wonders why he feels flippy in his tummy. And why is Alex stomping his feet? And does Hudson usually have such a big grin? After several unchecked feelings threaten to ruin the big day, Sam and his friends start to learn how to give each emotion a name and ask God to help them remember that “a feeling is just a feeling - it’s not in charge of you”.

Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they...

It's 1893, and technology is making Emily Allerton's world a better place. This fictional twelve-year-old can hardly believe the inventions displayed at the Chicago World's Fair—unusual things like "automobiles." But soon, an economic depression throws many Americans out of work, leaving them homeless and hungry—and creating Emily's opportunity to make a difference. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this story shows young listeners that they, too, can have an impact on their world.

A quest for clues leads to an exciting adventure. When a trickster tries to pull the wool over their eyes, can three brothers thwart the crook? Indiana, 1987. Thirteen-year-old Gary Fitzpatrick is anxious for answers. Frustrated that he’s no closer to the truth about his amputated leg, the determined boy hops the train to Chicago with his family to take in the sights and hunt for elusive information. And when news breaks of an international criminal with a taste for antiquities, he’s suspicious of a fellow passenger wanting museum access to draw an ancient cup.

For Slugger, Flint, and Scout, the future has never seemed so uncertain. Their father has been poisoned and is clinging to life. Slugger is marooned on a strange planet. Flint is racing to find the life-giving elixir that will save his dad. And Scout? Who knows where on earth, or elsewhere, that she is. Will all three siblings finally be reunited with their long-lost mother? Can the pestilence be stopped before it wipes out all of civilization? What eternal secrets lie at the center of the universe?

A charming chapter-book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and Sassafras Miriam is the youngest, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t know things. She’s not as gullible as...

It's time for nine-year-old David to learn a lesson in love after being paired to work on a project with his worst nightmare in this hilarious, highly illustrated chapter book from the bestselling author of Confessions of a Domestic Failure. Valentine's Day is around the corner, and David's...

Maggie, a young seagull, longs to be a graceful dove—believing that only doves are worthy of representing the Holy Spirit. What must it be like to be so important to God! But every time she tries to change herself, it goes poorly; and when she confides her secret wish to her friends, they only tease her and point out her flaws. Maggie flies to a rooftop to nurse her pride and have a good cry, only to find herself right in the middle of God's great plan! When white smoke emerges from the chimney beside her, a new pope greets the world.

Meet Carson, one smart little kid who loves all things Christmas, especially the songs! Known by just about everyone as the "Little Professor," he's expecting the best holiday ever. Unfortunately, throughout the three days before Christmas, his hopes are challenged. Event after event forces Carson to defend Santa; deal with fifth-grade bullies, handle his nemesis, Wanda; and outsmart a physical education teacher. Finally, Christmas Eve arrives, and he's more than ready for the best Christmas ever until the unexpected, unthinkable happens.

‘Dear God,’ Joshua prayed. ‘What was Jesus like as a boy? Why doesn't the Bible tell us more about his childhood?' Once again, a simple prayer catapults Joshua back in time to the temple in Jerusalem where he meets Jesus. If anyone could get away with skipping church, surely it would be the Son of God, and yet twelve-year-old Jesus is determined to learn all he can. Not even the grumpy rabbis are enough to turn him away. Meanwhile, Mary, Joseph, and Hannah are heading back to Nazareth when a surprise discovery makes them turn around.

Little Fox Gives Thanks is a heartwarming tale that invites children to pause, look around, and discover the beauty in everyday blessings. On an autumn day, Little Fox is bored and feeling lonely. With nothing to do and no one to play with, he sits on a rock feeling glum—until a red leaf filters down through the sky. What begins as boredom soon becomes curiosity, and as Little Fox chases the drifting leaf, he is led into an unexpected adventure.

In Minneapolis in 1889, ten-year-old Rachel Borland finds her family torn apart by the new labor movement. Two of her uncles quarrel over the necessity of a streetcar workers' union—and before long, it becomes even more personal as Rachel is unwittingly caught up in a labor riot. Rachel and the Riot tells the compelling story of a young girl hoping to bring peace to her divided family—while at the same time teaching important lessons of American history and the Christian faith.