The Trumpeter of Krakow, a Historical Adventure of Medieval Poland for Middle-Grade Readers
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The Newberry Medal winning middle-grade adventure novel The Trumpeter of Krakow by Eric P.Kelly was published in 1928. This adventure...


Finnian and the Seven Mountains: Catholic Comics at Their Best
The stories of our Catholic past are fascinating, but they need to be made accessible for today’s children. After discussing Rosemary...


The Boy Who Knew: A Short Novel For Teens About Blessed Carlo Acutis
Just in time for the beatification of Blessed Carlos Acutis, talented British young adult author Corinna Turner has published the first...


Fisher Of Men By Terry Cross: A Clean Suspense Thriller About the Ocean
Fisher of Men by Terry Cross is not a young adult novel per se. It is a California-surfing, deep-sea-diving suspense thriller evoking...


Bob, Son Of Battle: The Last Gray Dog Of Kenmuir, A Classic Dog Story Retold By Lydia Davies
Owd Bob, the Grey Dog of Kenmuir, published in the US under the title Bob, Son of Battle was originally written by the English author...


Gregory E. Zschomler’s Bayou Boys: Christian Hardy Boys Battle Crime And Superstition In Cajun Count
Are you looking for books to capture the interest of your sons? Look no further. The Bayou Boys adventure trilogy for ages ten to sixteen...


Action Summer Reads For Catholic Kids: The "I Survived" Books By Lauren Tarshis
I like to investigate books popular among kids at our public library. When I took home I Survived Hurricane Katrina, one of the volumes...


British Summer Reads For Catholic Kids: Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Michell Ransome (1884-1967), born in Leeds, was a journalist and foreign correspondent. He became famous for his 12 volume children&#


Erich Kaestner, Germany's Most Beloved Children's Author
Erich Kaestner wrote wonderfully funny and witty, heartwarming stories about kids who find themselves confronted with adult sized...


In the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark
Here is what you can do with the books and souvenirs: Unit Study: Lewis and Clark, Pompey’s Pillar
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