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Click on the reviewer's name below each title to access reviews ONE-EYED JACK Jason McDonald 11/06/2006 This story tells the tale of a boy, Nate, on a cattle ranch in 1880's Montana. Nate has always wanted a dog, but his Pa does not. Only grudgingly does Pa allow Nate to keep the nearly dying puppy he finds. Nate must stuggle to control his new dog and allow the Lord the time to sway Pa's heart. (Inspirational/Juvenile/Historical/Fiction) ONE INCREDIBLE DOG! BOONE Jason McDonald 05/15/2006 Meet Boone, he is One Incredible Dog! Readers join Boone, a real Search and Rescue dog from Pennsylvania, and his owner/trainer/handler, Terri and Jim Heck, as they go through a typical day on the job. Search and Rescue dogs help find people who are lost, locate criminals who are hiding, and assist emergency personnel in disaster recovery. Share the love and joy that Boone brings to people every day in this beautiful pictorial of a day in the life of a Search and Rescue dog. The only Early Reader book for children ages 4-8 on the topic of Search and Rescue dogs. (Children/Nonfiction) ONE INCREDIBLE DOG! LADY Jason McDonald 04/23/2004 Meet Lady, she is One Incredible Dog! Lady lives in Pennsylvania and works as a therapy dog. Therapy dogs help cheer up people young and old who are in hospitals, nursing homes, and special homes for children. Share the love and joy that Lady brings to people every day in this beautiful pictorial of a day in the life of a therapy dog. (Children/Nonfiction) OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS TWICE Dell Smith Klein 04/12/2002 Tyler Jennings is floored when his former girlfriend unexpectedly shows up at a Brio photo shoot—with Hannah, the girl he’s had his eye on since school started. Trying to decide which girl he should pursue, Tyler asks himself why he is attracted to certain girls and not to others—and what should attract him. Does he have the strength to choose a relationship that honors God over something more exciting? With help from his former youth pastor—and plenty of hit-and-miss encounters with the two girls of his dreams—Tyler explores these questions and more with surprising results. (Inspirational/Teen/Fiction) AN ORNAMENT A DAY Laura V. Hilton 11/29/2005 Hold this little book of Christmas ornament ideas in your hand and you'll want to try making all 25 of them. Every idea is easy to make—so make one for each of the 25 days before Christmas. Trims made of all kinds of materials are included with full-size patterns. (Nonfiction/Crafts) OUTRIDERS Laura V. Hilton11/16/2005 Delivered through the Arctic ice by a whale, they arrive in protective husks-their journey nothing short of miraculous, their mission nothing short of impossible. Finding themselves on the surface of the Earth for the first time, they rely purely on Faith for provisions, strength, and direction. Outriders Brady, Kendo, and Niki must fight to reclaim God's birthright. When new Rooks arrive from The Ark, the battle turns into something no one expected. Not only must they battle the megalomaniac, mad-scientist of a foe, Baron Alrod, but a new more powerful enemy has revealed itself, threatening to destroy the world they've been asked to save. (Inspirational /Fantasy) OVERBOARD Laura V. Hilton 04/28/2006 Sweet little baby bunny is as cute as can be, but soon he's throwing everything in his crib overboard. Charming rhythmic text and sweet appealing illustrations come together in a book that mischievous toddlers will want to read again and again. (Children/Picture Book) |