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	Mini-Guides for Middlers 6th through 9th Grades

*Adam of the Road*, Elizabeth Gray Vining	Guide $4.00
11-year-old Adam searches for his father and his dog in 13th century England.	Book $6.99

*Anne of Green Gables*, Lucy M. Montgomery	Guide $4.00
An orphan girl finds love in an unusual place.	Book $4.50

*The Bronze Bow*, Elizabeth George Speare	Guide $4.00
Daniel, a rebel in Palestine, changes after he meets Jesus.	Book $6.95

*Crispin* -- The Cross of Lead, Avi	Guide $4.00
A peasant boy is persecuted in 14th century England.	Book $6.99

*False Coin, True Coin*, Lois H. Dick	Guide $4.00
Cissy Nidd, the daughter of a jailhouse caretaker, listens to John Bunyan’s message.	Book $7.99

*The Golden Fleece*, Padraic Colum	Guide $4.00
This is an excellent introduction to the classic Greek myths.	Book $9.95

*The Golden Goblet*, Eloise Jarvis McGraw	Guide $4.00
Ranofer finds a golden goblet in ancient Egypt.	Book $6.99

*The Hiding Place*, Corrie ten Boom	Guide $4.00
This is the story of Christ’s message and of the courageous woman who passed it on.	Book $7.50

*Johnny Tremain*, Esther Forbes	Guide $4.00
Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in the danger and excitement of Boston in the 1770s, just before the Revolutionary War.	Book $6.50

*Mama's Bank Account*, Kathryn Forbes	Guide $4.00
An immigrant family from Norway has experiences in America.	Book $11.00

*Mara Daughter of the Nile,* E. J. McGraw	Guide $4.00
Mara becomes a double spy for two arch enemies.	Book $6.99

*Rifles for Watie*, Harold Keith	Guide $4.00
16-year-old Jefferson Bussey learns that there is more to war than honor and glory.	Book $6.99

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry*, Mildred D. Taylor	Guide $4.00
The Logan family struggles with prejudice during the Great Depression. Also see Mini-Guides for Seniors for a prequel to Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry (The Land) and two sequels: Let the Circle Be Unbroken and The Road to Memphis.	Book $7.99

*Note: CNS sells all of the books written by Mildred D. Taylor and mini-guides are available for each of the books: The Well/The Friendship (below), The Gold Cadillac (sample guide), Song of the Trees and Mississippi Bridge (Mini-Guides for Juniors).

**The Well/The Friendship**, Mildred D. Taylor	Guide $4.00
The Well is a story from David’s (Cassie’s father) childhood.	Book $5.99
The Friendship is a heart-rending story of a “friendship” between a black man and a white man.	Book $4.99

*Otto of the Silver Hand*, Howard Pyle	Guide $4.00
After a gentle childhood in a monastery, Otto must return to his father’s warring household.	Book $8.95

*Vinegar Boy*, Alberta Hawse	Guide $4.00
This is the story of a young boy’s dramatic encounter with Christ on the cross.	Book $9.99

*In His Steps*, Charles Sheldon	Guide $4.00
A pastor and some members of his congregation commit to a year-long pledge of living by principle of What would Jesus do?	Book $3.99

*The Winged Watchman*, Hilda van Stockum	Guide $4.00
This is the amazing story of a Dutch family during the last year of Nazi occupation. They live in a windmill, help the Resistance, and hide a downed air pilot and other refugees. This book is part of the Living History Library, which is published by Bethlehem Books. It was recommended to CNS by a fan of Number the Stars (see Mini-Guides for Juniors).	Book $12.95

*Caddie Woodlawn*, Carol Ryrie Brink	Guide $4.00
Join Caddie and her brothers for adventures in Wisconsin in 1864/1865.	Book $6.99

*The Trumpeter of Krakow*, Eric P. Kelly	Guide $4.00
A family in medieval Poland is entrusted with a great treasure.	Book $5.99

*The Hidden Treasure of Glaston*, Eleanore M. Jewett	Guide $4.00
Hugh is involved in a hunt for a precious book and the Holy Grail; this story is set in England in the 12th century.	Book $14.95

*Twice Freed*, Patricia St. John	Guide $4.00
In this biblical novel by a beloved author, Onesimus resists the gospel message because he wants revenge and physical freedom more than he wants the peace and forgiveness that the Christian life has to offer.	Book $6.99

*Rascal*, Sterling North	Guide $4.00
This is the classic tale of an unforgettable friendship between a boy and a raccoon. The book is set during World War I; there is much information about World War I in this mini-guide.	Book $5.99

*Old Yeller*, Fred Gibson	Guide $4.00
At first, Travis couldn’t stand the sight of Old Yeller, but his feelings change in this classic tale. The book is set after the Civil War; there is much information about cowboys and cattle drives in this mini-guide.	Book $5.99


	*Available soon: A mini-guide for Moccasin Trail, but Eloise Jarvis McGraw*

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