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Light in the Darkness: A Story of the Franco-German War (Alice Burk)
$17.50Light in the Darkness is the inspiring story of a young French woman during the Franco-German war. During wartime’s difficult trials, Leonie finds hope and friendship in a most unexpected person – a German colonel! And when life seems dark and the world hostile, Leonie finds solace in God’s very tangible love, through the care of her new Christian friend. Themes of Catholicism lay the groundwork for the light of truth to shine.
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Lost Slipper, The
$14.75The Lost Slipper is a powerful story that will serve as a great teaching tool to fight the evils of envy and jealousy among young children. Secret envy among siblings will surface and provide an opportunity for discussion and moral instruction.
Written skillfully in a dramatic style, the story is loaded with the emotions of the characters, enabling the reader to experience these unforgettable events as if he was there.
This volume also contains several other short stories for the young from the 1800s, including:
* The Sailor
* Fanny Wilmore’s Hasty Temper
* The Right Good Friend
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The Candle in the Window (Margaret Hill McCarter)
$13.50Tully wants more than anything just to make his teacher smile. But no one knows that Miss Ravenstow is trying to escape the pain from her past. No one, that is, except Tod the mailman, who holds in his hands something far more valuable than a special delivery. Discover a very special Christmas story that opens the door for those seeking shelter from the pain of their past.
Inspire your entire family with a beautiful portrayal of how God can use a simple candle in the window to bring hope for the future and an encounter with the Light of the world.
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The Chateau by the Lake (Amy Le Feuvre)
$27.50Mystery and love combine to bring a captivating story in The Chateau by the Lake. Norah and her fiancé Roger have much to discover about each other—and themselves! While he’s serving in India, Norah agrees to leave English society and move to the Swiss countryside to live with his mother. There the dark puzzle unfolds and her spiritual journey begins.
Words from the blue velvet book that Roger gave her echo in her mind as she sorts through her mysterious encounters: The things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
In due time Norah realizes that forgiveness and eternal life come from the cross—you can’t work for forgiveness, you work from it.
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The Gardener’s Apprentice (by Cousin Kate)
$18.75“I have learned more about trusting God during difficult times in this short story than from any other book. It teaches what it means to be poor in spirit but rich in the kingdom of God; to mourn and be deeply comforted by God’s surprising blessings.” — Mark Hamby
This story can be read to children of all ages, especially to those with questions about salvation and the sovereignty of God. If you are looking for an admirable role model, you will be talking about Willy for a long time to come. Of all our Lamplighter books, I would place this in the top ten!
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The Orphan Queen: A story for Girls (Ottile von Wildermuth)
$13.50Currently sold out (December 10). More copies anticipated from the printer by December 20.
Translated from the German by Anna B. Cooke. For ages 9 to 14.
Who is this child? And who are her parents? Her demeanor suggests a royal heritage, but perhaps she is simply exercising pride and control of others. Meet Margelte, a most unusual child who mysteriously wins the hearts of those who disdain her.
Her secret is the relationship she has with a powerful God who watches over the fatherless. Filled with spiritual truths, this story will keep you enamored as you vicariously experience Margelte’s suffering and her surprising reward in the end.
Character themes in this story: virtue and purity.
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Jack the Conqueror or, Difficulties Overcome (C. E. Bowen)
$15.75No obstacle can daunt Jack’s resolve. He has made up his mind to become a useful, honest man and, most of all, to conquer difficulties! His greatest resolve is to learn to read, and he has surmounted obstacles of great magnitude to fulfill his dream.
In a secret mountain cave he carries out the craft he learned from the outcast gypsies. Each success emboldens Jack to press on toward higher goals as he plucks up all the courage he can muster to meet life’s next challenge!
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The Runaway Darling (Amy Le Feuvre)
$18.75Naughty, stubborn, and filled with mischief is our darling runaway. Meet Judy—motherless, fatherless, and fearless. The maid can’t control her, the butler can’t curtail her, the gardener can’t restrain her, and the nanny can’t keep her from running away. Even her tutor can’t prevent her from throwing her books into the water!
If you enjoyed reading Teddy’s Button you will love The Runaway Darling. She’s the naughtiest girl in the village, but like Teddy, you can’t help but love her. Judy is bent on antics that get her into heaps of trouble without any sense of remorse, until she finds a book that piques her interest and opens her heart. Join Judy on a twist-and-turn adventure where she discovers the only One who can meet the needs of her heart.
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The White Knights (W. E. Cule)
$18.50An all-time Boy’s favorite from the Lamplighter Rare Collectors Series! From the author of Sir Knight of the Splendid Way comes this tale of three boys who create their own “White Knights Club”. They form it to take on the challenges of day-to-day life by “proving their faith by their works” – protecting damsels in distress, defending the weak and aiming to honor God, their King, in all things.
A story of chivalry, setting wrongs right, helping others, which just might change your child’s whole outlook on the nobility and grandeur of the privilege of serving God.
Three boys in the White Knights Club take on the challenge in their day-to-day lives, just like the knights of King Arthur’s court, to prove their faith by their works-protecting “damsels in distress”, defending the weak, and honoring their God and King. This story challenges boys to live chivalrously – in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities.
Character themes in this story: peer pressure, selflessness and selfishness.
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Boys of Grit Who Never Gave Up (Elsie Egermeier)
$18.50The 3rd volume in the Boys of Grit set, these stories of young men who overcame great obstacles in life, to become men of significance: covers the lives of Dwight Moody, Booker T. Washington, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Abraham Lincoln, Washington Irving, William Carey, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Louis Pasteur, Alexander Graham Bell, Ignace Padarewski — and others!
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Escape from the Eagle’s Nest (A. L. O. E.)
$21.75Abandoned and alone, Walter faces a moral dilemma that lands him in the midst of a ruthless, hostile land. Even though he saves the chief’s child from the mouth of a lion, he still faces certain death from his Islamic captors. But Walter lives with the “sentence of death in himself already, that he should not trust in himself, but in God, who raises the dead” (2 Corinthians 1:9).
For a gripping story that will help shape your worldview concerning a Christian’s responsibility to the Islamic culture, get Escape from the Eagle’s Nest. When you do, you’ll understand why it was chosen Lamplighter’s Book of the Year!
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The Brave Heart (Franz Hoffmann)
$17.25Leo Bertram will protect his mother’s honor, as well as her few possessions, at all costs-even if it means leaving the comforts of home to face the unknown perils of the fierce Arctic. Treacherous seas and ominous storms are not enough to keep him from this dangerous pursuit. But little does he know just how risky it will be!
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Phil Tyler’s Stand (Frederick E. Burnham)
$16.50The pressure is on in the town of South Madison when Phil Tyler moves into town! The new merchant is a bold, unashamed Christian and not at all a people pleaser. Phil’s aim is to bring righteousness to a community riddled with lawlessness and disorder.
While Phil’s straightforward approach is a bothersome nuisance to some, others appreciate how his courage and faith bring about much needed change, not only in South Madison, but in the lives of several individuals as well.
Phil Tyler’s Stand is a book sure to raise questions about the role of Christians in their community and among their peers. How can we as believers be most effective in bringing about positive change in our own neighborhoods and communities?
Recommended reading level: Ages 9-14
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The Captive (Christoph Von Schmid)
$13.75This gripping account of a sixteen-year-old boy, kidnapped by Algerian pirates, will keep you on the edge of your seat! And it’s a timely read for Christian youth, in today’s political climate. Bought by a rich Muslim family, a powerful drama unfolds as he is faced with a decision that could grant him his freedom in this life – or possibly gain them their freedom in Christ. A story that shows how the marks of a true Christian man cross all cultural boundaries.
Themes: Fighting evil with good, proclaiming the gospel without shame, courage
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The Silver Cup and other stories for the young (Emma Marshall)
$15.00In the New Testament, our Savior reveals that the second greatest commandment is to love our neighbor, in the same way that we already love ourselves. The short stories of this volume illustrate that the failure to love, evidenced by dishonesty and careless self-absorption, carries forth its effects from the individual to the family and society as a whole.
In contrast, you will see the fruit of repentance and the blessings that follow when we model the mercy and forgiveness of Christ and humbly consider others before ourselves.
Originally written in 1849.
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Saved by Love (Emma Leslie)
$15.75Streetwise, 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 sin is, God’s love and forgiveness is even greater.
About the Author:
Emma Leslie was an author of many popular Christian books for children in the 19th century. Her works were so successful that many of them were still being printed in the 1930s. More than 40 of her books were published by the Religious Tract Society which was founded in 1799 for the purpose of publishing and distributing Christian literature. Its beginning was greatly a result of the Evangelical Revival.Character themes in this story: salvation, selflessness and selfishness.
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The Giant Killer (A. L. O. E.)
$18.00Charlotte Maria Tucker (1821 – 1893) was a prolific writer and poet for children and adults, who preferred to write under the pseudonym A.L.O.E. (a Lady of England).
The battle continues to rage, day by day and moment by moment. But must we meet the enemy blindfolded? In order to subdue, we must see the real foe; in order to conquer, we must face the true enemy. Through this allegorical tale, we will be better equipped to recognize, then to effectively slay, the many Giants who confront us. We will break through the web of Sloth, struggle out of the pit of Selfishness, choke up the fount of Anger, flee the secret lurking-place of Untruth, and triumph over our most malicious enemy — Pride.
The Giant Killer is the story to reach for if you or your loved ones need encouragement or confidence to engage the battle again. If you have come to feel that you have nothing firm on which to lay hold, this book will help you to grasp the strong cord of Love as your means of safety and deliverance.
Character themes in this story: laziness, perseverance, pride, willfulness, self-control and sibling rivalry.
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The Treasure of the Secret Cove (Amy Le Feuvre)
$27.50With rich imagination, Amy Le Feuvre has created a cast of colorful characters as she weaves together the themes of salvation and marriage. An independent wife and a self-absorbed husband, a tempted-but-pious parson amidst a village of greedy citizens, along with a daring plan, a concealed treasure, and a secret cove, will undoubtedly keep you in thrilling suspense.
If you enjoyed The Hidden Hand and Ishmael, you can be sure The Treasure of the Secret Cove will exceed the standard you’ve come to expect from a Lamplighter book. It not only reveals a biblical ideal of marriage, it answers significant questions one might have concerning the true salvation of one’s soul.
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Buried In the Snow (Franz Hoffman)
$15.75A great read to curl up with on a cold and snowy night, to make you grateful for your warm house and God’s kindness in keeping you safe! Full of twists, turns, and surprising dangers, here’s a story that makes a reader value the gift and blessing of life with fresh appreciation.
You’ll be touched by the gentle wisdom of an old grandfather and the tender love of his grandson as they come face-to-face with the most difficult decisions of their lives. From the depths of despair to the pinnacle of joy in God’s blessings, this dramatic encounter teaches us to marvel at the providence of God.
Character themes in this story: courage and salvation.
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Caleb in the Country (Jacob Abbott)
$16.75To Caleb, everything is an adventure! In a remote country setting, the boy learns how to start a fire, build a boat, capture squirrels, make a boo, build a mole and much more. With each new experience he gains lessons in honesty, obedience, kindness, forgiveness, humility and perseverance! Thoughtless pursuits turn into appreciative acts of kindness and stubborn wills give way to selfless spirits.
Author Jacob Abbott, who originally wrote this children’s story in 1839, had a keen ability to relate to and teach children through simple pleasures. Caleb in the Country will bring smiles to your face as you mix instruction with amusement and enjoy adventures of all kinds with Caleb!
Especially suited to ages 6-11
Originally written in 1839.$19.00
