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Peter thought nothing exciting could happen on his uncle’s farm on the Ohio River. But what were the mysterious sounds in the night, skiffs on the river, strange people asking questions, and the lantern in the attic at night? Peter discovere... Learn more

School Potato. Winter of the Noodles. Minnow Pie. These short stories give adolescent readers a glimpse of life for the sons and daughters of pioneers during the 1700 and 1800s. A companion book to Courage That Counts. Learn more

As twelve-year-old Sarah raced toward first base, her legs suddenly crumpled under her. Undeterred, she hopped up and kept running. To Sarah’s dismay, what seemed like only weakness in her legs progressively got worse. Eventually, she needed... Learn more

If you've enjoyed CLE's Reading series, you'll love the selections in this new collection of stories.

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Like other German cities, Krauter became a blacked out vacuum at night. But tonight Hans felt it was especially quiet. Something must be wrong.Finally Hans arrived at Felderstrasse 21. “Maria,” he hissed. No one answered. Heart pounding, Han... Learn more

Preacher Peter is wakened by strange noises on the roof. To his dismay, he finds young men destroying his thatch. But instead of calling the authorities or shouting threats, Peter and his wife invite the young men in for a midnight meal. The... Learn more

Children aged 11-13 were no different in pioneer days than they are today. Their way of living was different, their pace of life slower, but it still took courage to overcome the challenges of growing up, just like it does today. Learn more

Heinrich walked away from the wounded soldier, but he could not get away from the wretchedness he felt in his heart. How could God show him mercy when he had been so ruthless?

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The old wooden bucket had drawn water from many of Europe’s rivers. Belongings had been hastily stuffed into it as its owners had been forced to flee from one country to the next. Time and again, the bucket had been used 

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As a lad growing up in Scotland, Duncan MacLean enjoys working with cattle. But Duncan’s father, a blacksmith, is unsure about farming. Their small croft barely provides hay for two cows, and some years, the tacksman takes their calves as pa... Learn more

The story of Dirk Willems rescuing his pursuer who fell through the ice is one of the best-known stories in the Martyrs Mirror. However, almost nothing is known about Willem's life prior to his arrest.

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Henry and his family have fled from the terrors of communism in Russia to Germany. Now in the aftermath of World War II, with other Russian Mennonites, they live as refugees in Berlin. For now, they are safe. But the communist government ref... Learn more

Hidden Riches puts a face on history. This story will help you to comprehend the sacrifice of those who came to America in search of religious freedom and to appreciate more deeply the faith and freedom we enjoy.

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What does life mean? How can I find God? What does God want of me? In the Whale's Belly tells of men and women who struggled with the great questions of life.

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One morning soon after his father's death, William awakes in the middle of the forest to find himself completely deserted by his five older brothers. Left alone in strange surroundings, William turns to God for help. After two narrow escapes... Learn more

For centuries the life of Patrick was buried under a blanket of fables. Patrick was not a Roman Catholic, but a missionary who gave up his comfortable life in Roman Britain to live in poverty and danger in Ireland. He took the Gospel to the ... Learn more

Back in the 1400s, beggars had come to the Poverty Gate in the castle wall for handouts. Now in 1805, Napoleon's army needs men. Twelve-year-old Samuel and his family find that when soldiers come, the well-concealed Poverty Gate provides a s... Learn more

Fifteen-year-old Bettje knows that a group of religious people called Anabaptists have been outlawed by the emperor. When her own parents reveal that they have been baptized as Anabaptists, it seems her world is falling apart. Follow along a... Learn more

Art was tired and afraid. Earlier, he had not thought of danger. He had set his feet and pushed with all his might. He had held his breath as water tumbled over him, shaken himself when it passed, and prepared himself for the next blow. But ... Learn more

Gerrit Kolf felt uneasy. A man wearing a bearskin cape had been discovered lurking near their camp on the shores of Lake Michigan. That night the stranger left a freshly killed deer outside Gerrit’s hut, a welcome gift for the weary traveler... Learn more

Sixteen-year-old Abram Wiems and his community are suffering hardships under Lenin, Russia’s new Communist ruler. The long arm of the secret police reaches right into Abram’s family. As Abram struggles with bitterness

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Caught in the Great Depression, the Hess family needs to work and sweat and pray for every mortgage payment on their Ohio farm. Their savings disappear when the bank fails, and prices for farm goods drop ever lower. Disaster sweeps across th... Learn more

The cramp in Dewdill’s leg grew stronger, and her toes curled as muscles tightened all the way up her leg. She rubbed the muscles, hoping to relieve the pain. Suddenly her leg felt as limp as a cooked noodle, and she crumpled to the ground.&... Learn more