Ellen is eager to join her aunt in the city to learn to be a seamstress, but the reception awaiting her is far from what she envisioned.

Tode lies and steals and cheats as if without conscience, but beneath the crime and grime is a human being capable of love.

A boy and his grandfather come face to face with their own mortality within a tomb of snow. Reliance upon God is their only option as escape is impossible. But the story does not hinge upon the question of their rescue; what captivates is . . .

Charlie dreams of a life of luxury and ease - and is determined to find it. He will not be doomed to a life of toil and poverty. But will his quest for a better life doom him to far greater evils - to the danger of growing up proud and hard . . .

Life in Russia is tense - and dangerous - during the years before the Revolution. It is a rare thing indeed to find someone as trustworthy and courageous as young Collia in this world of undercover societies and secret police. Collia bravely . . .

(Formerly: Not a Chance; Boy Who Never Lost a Chance) Roger has learned from his grandfather never to miss a "chance." His hard work, honesty, and diligence are richly rewarded. Roger finally realizes something is missing in his life . . .

John must find out the secret that has been kept from him for so long—what is on the other side of the hedge? Desperate to break through, he devises a scheme, ignoring the impending danger.

Brimming with mischief and armed with a twinkle in his eyes, Kelly Nash doesn’t have a care in the world. Work at the mill is easy, Grandfather doesn’t tell him what to do, and Kelly is one of the best boys in town—or so he believes himself to be. But Kelly has one major flaw—he doesn’t think! There’s nothing he wouldn’t do for a good laugh, and life is one big game. So it is for the simpleminded.

This little book is a powerhouse, sending a quickening jolt to the very depths of our respectable-looking facade. The Mansion takes a piercing look at John Weightman, one of the most "successful" men in New York. His son desperately wants to find . . .

This penetrating story covers a lot of territory that teenage guys are too often familiar with: the power of peer influence, the consequence of ignoring our conscience, the deception of self-reform, and the danger of a backslidden condition.

The children are in danger and don’t even know it. In His wisdom, their Father writes them a letter, and they acknowledge that every word holds Truth. They realize that the allure of...

Behind many smiling faces hides a hurting heart, for there is often a high price to pay for what appears to be glamorous. In this compelling story, Mrs. Walton gives us a glimpse into the life of a disillusioned actress.

"There's two things as always come to the top; one's merit-t'other's scum. Which of them is to rise first, I can't tell, but neither will lie at the bottom long." You'll want to stand up for the honor of poor victimized Bob, but in the end you'll . . .

Streetwise, ragged, and poor, Elfie was convinced that she was so naughty and so bad that no one could ever love her. Susie could not comprehend Elfie's ongoing struggle to be honest, but she was determined to tell her that no matter how "great" our . . .

Edith’s lessons are like the ocean waves which steadily rise and fall...When a great dark wave washes over her, turning her life upside down...

Her mother depends on her. Her siblings need her watchful care. But Katie is easily distracted and often wanders from her responsibilities. This time the lure of the fair is too irresistible, and she secretly sets off. Calamity follows, and Katie . . .

Now here is a story with a twist. When faced with false accusations and public humiliation, our hero shows us how to do what’s right, even when taking the easy way out could have cleared his name. As he travels the tempestuous seas of . . .

Brave son of the mountain, the bold, experienced cragsman hesitates not in the face of danger; he possesses a determination that no difficulty can daunt. But the fierce bearded vulture is not the only challenge that Walty must face. Deception . . .

Willy just doesn't know what to think about this large wooden trunk before him. Everyone thought the inheritance left by wealthy Mrs. Lambton would be worth millions, but when the old trunk is opened, Willy can't believe what he sees. Wait 'til you . . .