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Les Livres des Pionniers (Chronologique)Séries

Cette série d'histoires d'aventure transporte les jeunes lecteurs dans le passé, leur présentant des héros chrétiens. Chaque volume est méticuleusement placé dans un ordre chronologique, débutant au XVIe siècle. Les récits sont remplis d'excitation et d'inspiration, soulignant le courage et la foi de figures influentes. Elle offre une lecture captivante pour les enfants, les familiarisant avec des personnalités importantes et leurs actions marquantes.

The Forty-Acre Swindle: Introducing George Washington Carver
The Mayflower Secret: Introducing Governor William Bradford
Spy for the Night Riders
Assassins in the Cathedral: Introducing Festo Kivengere
Flight of the Fugitives
Abandoned on the Wild Frontier: Introducing Peter Cartwright

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  • Abandoned on the Wild Frontier: Introducing Peter Cartwright

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of the War of 1812, a young boy embarks on a quest for his kidnapped mother after being orphaned on the frontier. Sent to live with his wealthy relatives in Kentucky, Gilbert Hamilton feels out of place and haunted by loneliness. His life changes when he meets Peter Cartwright, a compassionate Methodist evangelist, who offers him a chance to search for his mother in Illinois. As he navigates the dangers and uncertainties of frontier life, Gilbert grapples with the haunting possibility that he may be too late to find her.

    Abandoned on the Wild Frontier: Introducing Peter Cartwright

  • Flight of the Fugitives

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    After coming to China as a missionary, Gladys Aylward adopts several orphans and tries to save more during the war between China and Japan

    Flight of the Fugitives

  • Assassins in the Cathedral: Introducing Festo Kivengere

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of Uganda's political turmoil under General Idi Amin, a young aspiring author, Yacobo Kabaza, is tasked with writing a play about the country's first Christian martyrs for the cathedral's Centennial celebration. As his father's new role as Archbishop Luwum's driver unfolds, the family's excitement is marred by the archbishop's mysterious disappearance and the threat posed by Amin's regime. Amidst growing danger, Yacobo and his family must navigate fear and loss, finding strength in love and faith as they prepare for the celebration.

    Assassins in the Cathedral: Introducing Festo Kivengere

  • Spy for the Night Riders

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    Karl Schumacher was fifteen when he came to the German city of Wittenberg in 520 seeking an education. He had been very fortunate that the esteemed university professor, Doctor Martin Luther, had taken him into his household as a servant. Luther's promise of tutoring Karl in exchange for his labor was the chance of a lifetime—until a poster on the church door declared his master a heretic! Karl is asked to travel with Doctor Luther to appear before the emperor's Imperial Council in the city of Worms. Will his life be at stake as well as Luther's? And who is the mysterious young lady who shadows their trip? Could she be a spy for Luther's enemy, Doctor Eck? Or might the night riders be secret supporters of Luther? With danger lurking on every side, who can Karl trust?

    Spy for the Night Riders

  • The Mayflower Secret: Introducing Governor William Bradford

    • 158pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of the Mayflower's perilous journey, thirteen-year-old Elizabeth Tilley grapples with a harrowing secret after witnessing the mysterious disappearance of Dorothy Bradford, the wife of Governor William Bradford. As the voyage takes a tragic turn with illness and death among the passengers, Elizabeth finds herself orphaned and burdened by guilt. Struggling with her fear of confronting Governor Bradford and the potential consequences of revealing the truth, she navigates the challenges of life in the New World while safeguarding her shocking secret.

    The Mayflower Secret: Introducing Governor William Bradford

  • The Forty-Acre Swindle: Introducing George Washington Carver

    • 144pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set in Alabama in 1898, the story follows fourteen-year-old Jesse Turner, whose family struggles to maintain their forty-acre farm amidst debt and local prejudice. Inspired by George Washington Carver, Jesse learns innovative farming techniques and resolves to keep the land. As the Turners plant soybeans to repay their debts, they face unexpected challenges, including a mysterious flood that threatens their livelihood. Jesse must uncover the truth behind the disaster while striving to save the family farm and secure their future.

    The Forty-Acre Swindle: Introducing George Washington Carver

  • Sinking the Dayspring: Introducing John Paton

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of perilous dock work, the story follows Kevin Gilmore, who struggles to support his ailing mother until her sudden death leaves him alone. With only shares in a missionary's ship, the Dayspring, as his asset, Kevin seeks out John Paton, the missionary, to redeem them. Instead, he joins Paton on the ship's inaugural journey to the South Sea islands, facing the threat of pirate ships along the way. This adventure tests Kevin's courage, especially as he grapples with his fear of water.

    Sinking the Dayspring: Introducing John Paton

  • Defeat of the Ghost Riders: Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century racial tensions, the story follows eight-year-old Celeste Key, whose family flees Georgia after their blacksmith shop is destroyed by the Ku Klux Klan. Relocating to Florida, they encounter Mary McLeod Bethune, who runs one of the first schools for black children. Initially resistant, Celeste grows to love her education, but the Klan's threats loom large as they burn a cross on school grounds. The narrative explores themes of courage, education, and the fight against oppression, raising questions about freedom and safety.

    Defeat of the Ghost Riders: Introducing Mary McLeod Bethune

  • Danger on the Flying Trapeze: Introducing D.L. Moody

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set in 1893 Philadelphia, a fourteen-year-old boy named Casey Watkins seeks to escape his mundane life by joining Adam Forepaugh's Circus with his family. Excited to join "The Flying Eugenes" as a trapeze artist, he faces the challenge of mastering the act before the World's Fair in Chicago. There, he becomes captivated by the charismatic evangelist D. L. Moody, who draws crowds in the circus Big Top. After a life-altering accident leaves Casey paralyzed with fear, he turns to Moody for guidance, questioning whether he can overcome his fears and fulfill his role in the circus.

    Danger on the Flying Trapeze: Introducing D.L. Moody

  • Quest for the Lost Prince: Introducing Samuel Morris

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    The story follows fourteen-year-old Jova, who embarks on a perilous quest to rescue Prince Kaboo, the missing son of a dying Kru king. With the fate of his people at stake against their enemies, the Grebos, Jova's unique advantage is his knowledge of the prince's escape route to the mysterious "white man's city." Despite his fear of the unfamiliar place, Jova is driven by loyalty and courage, holding onto a secret that could change everything. His journey promises danger and discovery as he confronts his past and the unknown.

    Quest for the Lost Prince: Introducing Samuel Morris

  • Flight of the Fugitives: Introducing Gladys Aylward

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture

    Set in 1934 China, the story follows six-year-old Mei-en, who fears being sold to a foreign woman. Instead, she is taken in by the kind missionary Gladys Aylward. As Mei-en adjusts to her new life, their world is shattered by bombings, putting her and nearly a hundred orphaned children in grave danger. With the enemy closing in, they must flee over the mountains to survive. The narrative highlights themes of compassion, resilience, and the bond formed between a caregiver and her charges amidst chaos.

    Flight of the Fugitives: Introducing Gladys Aylward

  • The Fate of the Yellow Woodbee: Introducing Nate Saint

    • 140pages
    • 5 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of Ecuador's Huaorani tribe, the story follows eleven-year-old Niwa, who is ostracized for angering another tribe. As he grapples with isolation, a "woodbee" piloted by Nate Saint brings hope and gifts from outsiders aiming to share the Gospel. Niwa yearns to bridge the gap between his people and the newcomers, but a lie threatens to incite violence against the missionaries. With time running out, Niwa must navigate the complexities of trust and fear to prevent a tragedy in a culture wary of outsiders.

    The Fate of the Yellow Woodbee: Introducing Nate Saint

  • Drawn by a China Moon: Introducing Lottie Moon

    • 160pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of China during tumultuous times, the story follows Mollie, who grapples with her best friend Ida's choice to live in a foreign land. Initially skeptical, Mollie's perspective shifts as she reads about Ida's adventurous life and missionary work with Lottie Moon. As war and disease threaten, Mollie's concern grows, prompting her to consider drastic changes in her own life to support Ida. This narrative explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the transformative power of faith amidst adversity.

    Drawn by a China Moon: Introducing Lottie Moon

  • The Runaway's Revenge: Introducing John Newton

    • 142pages
    • 5 heures de lecture

    A thirteen-year-old boy embarks on a quest for vengeance against the captain responsible for his mother's enslavement during her journey from Africa to the Colonies. Driven by a deep sense of injustice and loss, Hamilton Jones navigates the complexities of his family's history and the impact of slavery, highlighting themes of resilience and the pursuit of justice.

    The Runaway's Revenge: Introducing John Newton

  • The Queen's Smuggler: Introducing William Tyndale

    • 122pages
    • 5 heures de lecture

    Set in 1535, the story follows Sarah Poyntz, whose father admires the revolutionary ideas of William Tyndale, an outlaw for translating the Bible into English. When Tyndale is imprisoned, Sarah embarks on a perilous mission to smuggle his New Testament to Queen Anne, hoping to save his life. As she navigates danger and uncertainty, the stakes rise for her family as well. The narrative explores themes of courage, faith, and the fight for religious freedom amid political turmoil.

    The Queen's Smuggler: Introducing William Tyndale

  • Blinded by the Shining Path: Introducing Rómulo Sauñe

    • 134pages
    • 5 heures de lecture

    BLINDED BY THE SHINING PATH, Introducing Romulo Saune -- Bandits are a regular threat to the small Peruvian village Alfredo Garcia lives in. Government protection is scarce and the police never enforce the law. So the village men take it upon themselves to defend their village, but return unsuccessful when Alfredo's father is killed. Rico, Alfredo's brother, joins the Communist Shining Path guerrillas hoping to avenge their father's death. But the terrorists prove to be more dangerous than the bandits they promised to protect the villaters from, and it's not long before they begin killing followers of Jesus Christ, too. When Alfredo also becomes involved with the guerrillas, he is forced to prove his loyalty or be considered a deserter and risk death. His orders are to kill the evangelist, Pastor Romulo Saune, but when his mission fails, Alfredo begins asking harder questions. CAN SOMETHING GOOD COME FROM SOMETHING SO BAD?"

    Blinded by the Shining Path: Introducing Rómulo Sauñe

  • Trial by Poison: Introducing Mary Slessor

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    The story centers on Imatu, a young girl in West Africa, who encounters Mary Slessor, a white woman determined to establish a school and teach about a compassionate God, contrasting sharply with Imatu's tribal beliefs. As Imatu grapples with her cultural traditions, the stakes rise when her mother is sentenced to drink a lethal poison bean. The narrative explores themes of faith, cultural conflict, and the power of compassion as Imatu seeks to save her mother, questioning whether Mary’s influence can alter the village's harsh customs.

    Trial by Poison: Introducing Mary Slessor

  • Attack in the Rye Grass: Introducing Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

    • 160pages
    • 6 heures de lecture

    Set in 1843, a young boy named Perrin Whitman embarks on a wagon train journey to the Oregon Territory with his missionary aunt and uncle. Excited for adventure, he quickly befriends Shikam, a young Native American girl. Their shared desire for peace between settlers and Native Americans is tested when a measles outbreak threatens to ignite conflict. As tensions rise, Perrin must grapple with his uncle's perilous situation and find a way to prevent war while navigating the complexities of cultural misunderstandings and fear.

    Attack in the Rye Grass: Introducing Marcus and Narcissa Whitman

  • Journey to the End of the Earth: Introducing William Seymour

    • 160pages
    • 6 heures de lecture

    Set against the backdrop of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the story follows Jerry Newman, a trouble-prone boy sent to live with his journalist uncle in Los Angeles after a prank goes awry. In a vibrant warehouse church, he encounters the influential preacher William Seymour and witnesses a diverse congregation worshiping in unusual ways. As Jerry grapples with his desire to embrace Seymour's powerful message, he must confront his own secret, leading to a profound journey of faith and redemption.

    Journey to the End of the Earth: Introducing William Seymour

  • The Hidden Jewel: Introducing Amy Carmichael

    • 138pages
    • 5 heures de lecture
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    Set in 1909 India, the story follows fourteen-year-old John Knight as he navigates a vibrant and chaotic new world. His adventure takes a serious turn when he befriends Irish missionary Amy Carmichael, who is dedicated to rescuing young girls from oppressive customs. John's sense of justice is ignited upon learning about Jewel, a child bride facing a grim fate at the hands of her uncle. As John grapples with the potential involvement of his father in upholding cruel laws, he must decide whether to act and save Jewel from her impending doom.

    The Hidden Jewel: Introducing Amy Carmichael

  • The Drummer Boy's Battle: Introducing Florence Nightingale

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of the Crimean War, two brothers, Robbie and Peter Robinson, enlist in the British army after their father's death. While Peter serves in the Light Horse Brigade, twelve-year-old Robbie becomes a drummer boy. Separated during battle, Robbie ends up in Barracks Hospital, where he meets Florence Nightingale. As her assistant, he helps her implement crucial reforms amidst resistance from hospital authorities. Together, they strive to improve conditions for wounded soldiers, facing numerous challenges along the way.

    The Drummer Boy's Battle: Introducing Florence Nightingale

  • Risking the Forbidden Game: Introducing Maude Cary

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    RISKING THE FORBIDDEN GAME, Introducing Maude Cary -- For Jamal and Hameem, The Game starts out as a fun and daring contest between the two young boys to see who can collect more items belonging to the "enemy"--the French soldiers who are keeping Morocco from gaining its independence. For a Muslim to be seen with anything belonging to the infidels is among the most punishable of sins, but the excitement of The Game calls to the adventurous boys, who even risk swiping belongings right off of the French soldiers. The Game becomes more risky when Jamal begins collecting pictures from the Christian missionary Maude Cary, whom he meets in the marketplace, Surely a whole set of the pictures must be worth enough points to win The Game! Then jamal realizes that each picture tells a story bout Jesus, and he's torn between believing the missionary's stories and believing the Muslim way. When a French traitor comes to Jamal for help, will he lead Jamal to the Truth? IS BECOMING A CHRISTIAN WORTH LOSING HIS FAMILY?

    Risking the Forbidden Game: Introducing Maude Cary

  • The Gold Miners' Rescue: Introducing Sheldon Jackson

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of the 1897 Yukon gold rush, a young man's quest for adventure leads him to join Dr. Sheldon Jackson on a daring mission to rescue starving gold miners. Eager to escape his mundane life in northern Alaska, Adam Christian embarks on a challenging journey that quickly tests his resilience. As they attempt to transport a herd of reindeer from Norway to the Yukon, unforeseen disasters threaten their mission. The story explores themes of courage, determination, and the harsh realities of survival in the wilderness.

    The Gold Miners' Rescue: Introducing Sheldon Jackson

  • The Bandit of Ashley Downs: Introducing George Müller

    • 138pages
    • 5 heures de lecture

    Set in 1870s London, a twelve-year-old orphan named Curly Roddy navigates a harsh life on the streets, resorting to petty crime to survive. When he learns of a church fundraising for an orphanage, he hatches a plan to rob it, enlisting the help of a local thug. However, the robbery leads to unexpected consequences, forcing Curly to confront his fears of imprisonment and the orphanage. Under the watchful eye of George Müller, the orphanage's leader, Curly faces a pivotal moment that could change his life forever.

    The Bandit of Ashley Downs: Introducing George Müller

  • Caught in the Rebel Camp: Introducing Frederick Douglass

    • 152pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set during the early days of the Civil War, a young boy named Danny Sims yearns to join the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry but is hindered by his age and a lame foot. Instead, he is assigned as the caretaker for Colonel Shaw's horses, a role he takes seriously. When he inadvertently finds himself inside a Confederate fort, Danny discovers a plot that could endanger his regiment. Faced with the challenge of escaping and delivering a warning, he must prove that even a boy with a disability can play a crucial role in the fight for freedom.

    Caught in the Rebel Camp: Introducing Frederick Douglass

  • The Thieves of Tyburn Square: Introducing Elizabeth Fry

    • 142pages
    • 5 heures de lecture
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    Set in early nineteenth-century England, the story follows siblings Betsey and Loren Maxwell after their mother is deported for theft. Forced to endure life in a harsh London workhouse, they eventually escape but are caught pickpocketing in Tyburn Square. Facing dire consequences, Betsey's hope is reignited by a visit from Elizabeth Fry, a compassionate Quaker reformer. The narrative explores themes of resilience, the impact of social injustice, and the transformative power of kindness amid adversity.

    The Thieves of Tyburn Square: Introducing Elizabeth Fry

  • Listen for the Whippoorwill

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    Living as a slave with her family on an old Maryland plantation in 1853, twelve-year-old Rosebud Jackson had been helping her mother with the cooking for the Big House as long as she could remember. Rosebud's world seemed like an endless pile of pots and pans to wash, food to prepare, and bread to bake. Her father worked long days in the fields while her fifteen-year-old brother Isaac was the stable boy.But when a series of tragedies strike, Rosebud is left alone and very afraid. Her only hope is that the words of her father will come true: "Just listen for the whippoorwill." When the harvest season is over, this sound will be her signal to follow in a desperate attempt to escape her cruel slavery.On the darkest of nights, Rosebud will meet the mysterious person the slaves called "Moses," who will lead her and other slaves on a harrowing journey toward the North on the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman, known as "Moses," was also an escaped slave and became notorious for leading bands on runaways on their dangerous passage to Canada.Will Rosebud be able to keep up? Does Harriet Tubman know the way?

    Listen for the Whippoorwill

  • Imprisoned in the Golden City

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    The two young Burmese girls had dreaded leaving their father, but he told them that the only safe thing was for the two of them to go live with the American missionaries, Adoniram and Ann Judson. May-Lo and Len-Lay really aren't sure what the danger is, and they don't know what to believe about their American foster parents. Could the accusations that the missionaries were English spies be true? When the Judsons leave the city of Rangoon to establish a mission work in Ava, the Golden City, the girls are taken along on the dangerous river trip that will separate them from their father by 350 miles. Will they ever see him again? Will they even make it to their destination? How will the emperor of Burma respond to Mr. Judson's petitions to give religious freedom to Christian converts? Their arrival is followed by eventual disaster. When the British attack the Burmese, all the white foreigners, including Adoniram Judson, are hauled off to the terrible Death Prison. Every clue indicates that the Judsons are spies, and a Burmese-English boy named Myat Rodgers is determined to prove their guilt. Should the girls tell the authorities what they know? Or will they all end up in the Death Prison? Without their father's help whom could they trust?

    Imprisoned in the Golden City

  • The Chimney Sweep's Ransom

    • 140pages
    • 5 heures de lecture
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    Set in eighteenth-century England, the story follows thirteen-year-old Ned Carter, a coal miner determined to save his younger brother Pip from a similar fate. As Pip approaches the age when he could be forced into the mines, an accident leaves Ned unable to earn money, leading to Pip being sold to become a chimney sweep. With time running out and Pip missing, Ned embarks on a desperate quest to rescue him, grappling with the challenges of raising ransom money and seeking help from the preacher John Wesley.

    The Chimney Sweep's Ransom

  • Shanghaied to China: Introducing Hudson Taylor

    • 142pages
    • 5 heures de lecture
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    SHANGAIED TO CHINA Introducing Hudson Taylor Neil Thompson had promised his grandmother that he would wait for his grandfather to bring him to see the great oceangoing ships at the docks in Liverpool, England. But when he convinced himself that it was okay to go alone, he did not know the danger he would face on that bright morning in September 1853. The docks were no place for a twelve-year-old boy who was alone. Stopping to admire a small clipper ship, the Dumfries, Neil is suddenly grabbed and dragged aboard the ship, then locked in a small, dark room until the ship is on its way to sea. When he's finally let out, he discovers he's been shanghaied to be a cabin boy on a tea clipper bound for China and there's no chance for escape! Fortunately for Neil, on board ship is a young missionary named Hudson Taylor who is also bound for China. But will Taylor's friendship and faith be able to overcome all the bad things that fall upon Neil's life? Will Neil ever make it home? Why should Hudson Taylor Help?

    Shanghaied to China: Introducing Hudson Taylor

  • Escape from the Slave Traders: Introducing David Livingstone

    • 136pages
    • 5 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of 1860s southeastern Africa, two young boys, Wikatani and Chuma, find themselves captured by slave traders known as the Red Caps. As they endure a harrowing journey through the jungle, their hopes for escape seem dim. However, David Livingstone, a determined missionary and British official, is on a mission to combat the slave trade. The story explores themes of courage, friendship, and the fight against injustice as the boys navigate their perilous situation and seek a way back home.

    Escape from the Slave Traders: Introducing David Livingstone

  • Exiled to the Red River: Introducing Chief Spokane Garry

    • 142pages
    • 5 heures de lecture
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    EXILED TO THE RED RIVER, Introducing Chief Spokane Garry -- A great sickness has swept through the Indian nations, killing several of the Spokane tribe and many others from neighboring tribes. The faith of the Spokane is nearly broken when they realize the smallpox epidemic has killed those who believe in the Creator of All as well as those who don't believe in Him. How can evil men live while good men die? Why should they continue to obey the Creator's laws if He takes away innocent lives? But when white-skinned men arrive with the Leaves of Life-a book telling how to get to heaven-the Spokane chief agrees to send Garry, his youngest son, to learn more about God. Garry is confused and uncertain about the reason for his travels, but as he begins the first of four years at the Christian school, he soon realizes the saving grace of God and can't wait to return to his homeland to share the Good News with the Indian nations. WHAT CAN GARRY LEARN AT A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL THAT WILL INTEREST THE REST OF HIS PEOPLE?

    Exiled to the Red River: Introducing Chief Spokane Garry

  • The Warrior's Challenge: Introducing David Zeisberger

    • 146pages
    • 6 heures de lecture
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    Set against the backdrop of 1772 Pennsylvania, two boys, Joseph and David, embark on a journey after their Moravian community is forced to leave. Joseph yearns for adventure and the life of a warrior, while David struggles with his disabilities and seeks to lessen his burden on his family. Their friendship is tested when they encounter Mohegan warriors, leading to a conflict between Joseph's aspirations and David's caution. As they navigate their fears and loyalties, they must confront the challenges that define their paths and friendship.

    The Warrior's Challenge: Introducing David Zeisberger

  • Ambushed in Jaguar Swamp: Introducing Barbrooke Grubb

    • 138pages
    • 5 heures de lecture

    Set in the heart of Paraguay, a young boy named Kyemap grapples with an ancient prophecy as he encounters Barbrooke Grubb, a missionary believed to hold the key to the spirit world. While intrigued by Grubb's teachings, Kyemap is wary of his cousin Poit, whose ambitions threaten their tribe's safety. As Poit’s reckless actions escalate, Kyemap faces a moral dilemma: should he protect his family or embrace the potential salvation Grubb offers? The story explores themes of loyalty, faith, and the clash between tradition and change.

    Ambushed in Jaguar Swamp: Introducing Barbrooke Grubb