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Copyright 2009 Herald Press

Copyright 2009 Herald Press

"May the reader remember that several of these stories were written during the occupation of France by Hitler," the author says in his introduction. "The gospel of the birth, the death, and the resurrection of Christ was the only valid answer to the diabolical horrors perpetrated by the princes of this world."

Trocme, as the Protestant pastor, his wife, Magda, along with many others, are credited with saving the lives of thousands of refugees, many of them Jewish children, by hiding them in the area. Nelly Trocme was a teenage during those treacherous days.

These tales, many based on biblical stories, include charming fantasy, colorful angels and animals, and a sense of surviving the dangers which surround all of us.

Among the stories are "The Angel Who Didn't Sing," "The Church Built with Snow," and "The Rebellion of the Animals."

Twelve- year-old Tommy Stafford and his sister, Celia, witness the violence and persecution brought on by the words and ways of Fox. His courage, calmness, and power with God influenced the whole family.

When a doctor wearing ragged clothing appeared at their gate, Michael thought he, too, must be a Hutterite. He learned later that this was the famed doctor, Paracelsus. When Michael's sister, Gudryn, became ill, this 'doctor in rags' was able to help her. Michael was impressed and began to plan when he could be a doctor.

And then tragedy struck the Bruhn household. They were arrested along with the Hutterites. Their land was taken by King Ferdinand. Michael was put into chains with the Hutterites to become a galley slave.

Through an exciting escape Michael found Paracelsus. He decided to become both a Hutterite and a missionary doctor all because of Paracelsus, a 'doctor in rags,' who helped people.

Reprinted 2003.

Before Nat Culver, a son of a translator, finds out answers to these questions, he is plunged into a series of baffling incidents concerning accusations made against his father.

Why was his father being called a traitor? Who was this secret enemy? Could it be one of the translators? Or did the accusations concern the threat of a Catholic uprising, like another Gunpowder Plot?

With the help of Button, servant to King James' right-hand man, Nat discovers his father's enemy and why this man was a fanatic. Along the way, Nat discovers, too, more about the Bible than he ever thought possible.

Copyright 2003.

Peter soon meets a group of people called Separatist-because they have chosen to separate from the Established Church of England. Many have already fled to Holland for greater religious freedom. Now there is talk of going to the Americas, in the New World.

Join Peter and his friends as they make the long and dangerous trip across the Atlantic Ocean and meet the Native American people whom they called Indians. Peter befriends one for them, Squanto, and celebrates the first Thanksgiving as a Pilgrim.

For children ages 9-14 years old. Reprinted 2002.

At first Robert doesn't know what to think of Wesley and his fellow Methodists. He even helps some other boys break up an evening church meeting by beating loudly on old pots and pans. But soon Robert sees how Wesley's preaching changes the lives of many people. He hears people talk about being "converted," but isn't sure what it means. Robert and his father start going to Wesley's meetings whenever they can. Gradually, Robert begins to understand what Wesley's preaching is all about. As he allows God to work in his life, Robert finds that his own heart, like Wesley's, is strangely warmed.

For children ages 9-14 years old.

Soon, Hans finds himself in the middle of a type-stealing mystery. Herr Fust, the village banker, wants Gutenberg's type and tries every possible way to get his hands on it. Gutenberg is deep in debt and has borrowed from everyone in town. Gutenberg is sure that he will be able to pay everyone back once the Bible is printed, but he is running out of time. Will Hans, and the other pressmen be able to keep Herr Fust from getting the type? Will they be able to finish the Bible so many people will be able to read and learn from it?

The National Association of Christian Schools honored Ink on His Fingers as one of the two best children's books with a Christian message released in 1972.

For children ages 9-14 years old.

Hans struggles with his Latin lessons. He fights with a peasant boy in the marketplace, listens to the wise advice of his Aunt Lena, observes his father lecturing to university students. Hans plays with his brothers, little Martin and Paul, and has thoughtful conversations with Lenchen, his sister. Gradually he discovers who he is and how God wants him to live.

Through Hans' eyes children will learn to know Martin Luther-not only as the great Reformer-preacher, but also as a father with a sense of humor and as a friend.

Reprinted 2002.