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And What Came of It
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The Fables of Aesop
The Fables of Aesop
Edited by Abigail Prior and Katerina Hamilton

In this new edition of Aesop’s Fables, we’ve collected Victorian translations of the original Greek fables to share the wisdom of the ancient stories without the modern re-tellings or added “morals-of-the-story.” Divided thematically, these short stories (about half a page per story) share wisdom essential to all of life: right relationships to money, family, and authority; human vanity and weakness; finding the sacred in the ordinary; and even facing death appropriately.

Designed for all ages.

Paperback, size 8" x 5", 190 pages
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The Blood Red Crescent
Blood Red Crescent
by Henry Garnett

It was fall 1570, and rumors of an invasion by the Turks were spreading throughout Venice. Down by the docks, Guido Callata listened to the sailors as they discussed past battles and speculated about more fighting in the future. From the altar of St. Mark's, a message from His Holiness Pope Pius V had been read, calling for crusade to repel Turkish advances. A fleet of Venetian and Spanish vessels would be assembled, and Guido's father, like other wealthy Venetians, had agreed to build and equip a galley for the Christian fleet. Secretly, Guido hoped to sail to battle with his father's crew; instead, he was whisked off to the safety of a monastery, far from the excitement of the Venetian waterfront. How Guido finally manages to join the fleet and help to defeat the Turks in the memorable Battle of Lepanto is a colorful tale of danger, suspense, and adventure in sixteenth-century Italy.

Paperback, size 8" x 5.2", 186 pages
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Beowulf the Warrior
Beowulf the Warrior
by Ian Serraillier

Here is a reprint of a spirited version of the oldest English verse epic. With power and memorable simplicity, Ian Serraillier has retold the heroic saga of the warrior who in his youth delivered Hrothgar the Dane from Grendel, the night-prowling monster; and who in his old age fought his last victorious but fatal battle against the dreadful dragon who ravaged the land of the Geats. The master storyteller Serraillier has rewoven in modern narrative verse the energy and vividness of this original work of art. Illustrated by Severin.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 64 pages
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The Hobbit
The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit is the unforgettable story of Bilbo, a peace-loving hobbit, who embarks on a strange and magical adventure.

A timeless classic.

Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet and contented life, with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf and a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly and enlist his services – as a burglar – on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo’s life is never to be the same again.

Seldom has any book been so widely read and loved as J. R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale, ‘The Hobbit’. Since its first publication in 1937 it has remained in print to delight each new generation of readers all over the world, and its hero, Bilbo Baggins, has taken his place among the ranks of the immortals of fiction.

Paperback, size 7.75" x 5", 368 pages
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Cautionary Tales & Bad Child\'s Book of Beasts
Cautionary Tales & Bad Child's Book of Beasts
Cautionary Tales & Bad Child's Book of Beasts
by Hilaire Belloc

Presents short verses involving naughty children and their violent ends due to their bad deeds, and verses describing different animals including a lion, a tiger, and a polar bear.

Paperback, size 9.25" x 6.25", 124 pages
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Tom Playfair
Tom Playfair
by Fr Francis J. Finn, S.J.

The story opens with 10-year-old Tom Playfair being quite a handful for his well-meaning but soft-hearted aunt. (Tom's mother has died.) Mr. Playfair decides to ship his son off to St. Maure's boarding school--an all-boys academy run by Jesuits--to shape him up, as well as to help him make a good preparation for his upcoming First Communion. Tom is less than enthusiastic, but his adventures are just about to begin.

Life at St. Maure's will not be dull!

Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 255 pages
Or Making a Start
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That Football Game
That Football Game
And What Came of It
by Fr Francis J. Finn, S.J.

This book features Claude and many other characters from Claude Lightfoot. Again, Fr. Finn covers a host of Catholic topics, giving a ringing defense of the game of football and presenting a great picture of the All-American boy. See the Catholic Faith woven into everyday life, the way it should be. Puts the right kind of role models before the eyes of our boys!

Interesting to read, enthralling, hard to put down -- not only for young people, but for adults as well!

Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 262 pages
And What Came of It
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The Fairy of the Snows
The Fairy of the Snows
by Fr Francis J. Finn, S.J.

Alice Morrow, a delightful Catholic girl whose cheer-fulness disguises the real sufferings which she and her family endure in their state of poverty. Alice teaches by her own example how to enjoy life and carry with patience, joy and hope whatever crosses God ordains to send. Fr. Carney and his crew of philanthropists, headed by Margaret Dalton, come to the rescue of this family.

Our "Fairy of the Snows" with all her zeal for life and her deep appreciation for music, dance and plays can't be bothered with self-pity she captures the heart of the reader. Excellent family reading - adults and children alike love them. A veritable catechism in action, teaching loyalty, humility, patience and how to see only good in others.

Hardcover, size 8.5" x 5.5", 221 pages
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Percy Wynn
Percy Wynn: Or Making a Boy of Him
by Fr Francis J. Finn, S.J.

Join Tom Playfair in meeting a new boy who has just arrived at St. Maure's: Percy Wynn. Percy has grown up in a family of 10 girls and only 1 boy—himself! His manners are formal, he talks like a book, and he has never done anything remotely athletic. Yet he has brains, courage, and high Catholic ideals. Tom and his pals at St. Maure's befriend Percy and have a lively time as they all chip in to help turn Percy into a well-rounded, all-American Catholic boy. Father Francis Finn, S.J., was an early 20th century Jesuit priest who wrote delightful children's stories about life in Jesuit boarding schools. Taken from his years of experience teaching Catholic boys, Father Finn writes about various human personalities with warmth and humor that makes for enjoyable reading for all types.

Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 248 pages
Or Making a Boy of Him
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New Boys Bush Rescue #7
New Boys Bush Rescue #7
by Fr James Tierney

This book is suitable for all members of the family to read or have read to them. Full of adventure and fun, Father Tierney's Bush Boy series captures everyone's imagination. Set in the Australian Bush it introduces the reader to real Australian culture and humour. This is James Tierney's long-awaited new adventure in the wonderful Bush Boys series. Find yourself immersed in Jack, Jim and Joe's expeditions in the Australian bush!

Paperback, size 7.1" x 4.4", 512 pages
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Glorious Folly
Glorious Folly
A Novel of the Time of Saint Paul
by Louis de Wohl

In this historical novel first published in 1957, beloved author Louis de Wohl draws readers into the life and times of St. Paul, painting an unforgettable portrait of both the man himself and the first-century world to which he preached the gospel.

Through Paul’s eyes and those of his friends, we follow the great apostle from his role in persecuting Christians, through his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus, to his eventual journey to Rome, the center of imperial power. Along the way, we encounter the sights, sounds, and characters of ancient Rome and Judea; witness the quiet spread of the new Christian faith; and are taken behind the scenes into the halls of power, where we meet Herod, Agrippa, Nero, and others.

The result is a vivid picture of a world not so different from our own, a world caught up in materialism, power politics, and paganism, yet yearning for the light of Christ. Readers will come away from this book with a new understanding of New Testament times—and a new appreciation for the singular personality that was Paul of Tarsus. A page-turner and an inspiration to today’s Christians, it is sure to capture the attention of readers both young and old.

Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 451 pages
A Novel of the Time of Saint Paul
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Signals From The Bay Tree
Signals From The Bay Tree
by Rev. Henry S. Spalding, S.J.

During his months in the Everglades, Phil Reed's imagination was captured by tales of a Spaniard's lost chest of gold. Back home, he and his friends can think of nothing else but returning to search for this treasure. When Mark Green, a friend of the Reed family, plans a trip to the 'Glades to stake out territory for a future plantation, he decides to take the boys with him as his helpers, and give them the opportunity to fulfill their dreams of finding the lost gold. But there's nothing like a search for gold to bring out the best and worst in people...and the boys find themselves in greater danger than they had expected. Will they find the gold, and if so, will the dark side of human nature ruin their best intentions?

Suggested Age Range:9-15

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 214 pages
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Claude Lightfoot
Claude Lightfoot
Or How the Problem Was Solved
by Fr Francis J. Finn, S.J.

The story opens upon Claude Lightfoot, a reckless 12 year old boy who constantly acts first and thinks later. After being in clash with some bullies, Claude is obliged to miss his First Communion. In the course of the story, Fr. Finn manages to cover a host of topics, including smoking, drinking, the devil, Confession, Holy Communion, retaining one s Baptismal innocence, the 9 First Fridays, the priesthood, mothers and sisters, truthfulness, lying, courage, effeminacy, atheism, sacrilege, baseball, Americanism (true and false), Latin, virtue, honor, leadership, etc.

Paperback, size 7" x 4.25", 263 pages
Or How the Problem Was Solved
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Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 3
Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 3
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, filled with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Angel Food for Boys & Girls, Volume III, contains over two dozen short stories, including: "Is God Very Big?", "Jesus! Are You There?", "A Mother's Note," and many more.

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No2).

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.5", 114 pages
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Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 1
Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 1
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Volume I includes: "The Devil at the Door", "Marty's First Mass", "The Girl in the Shabby Dress", "The Boy Who Made God Smile", etc...

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2). 

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.5", 114 pages
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Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 2
Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 2
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Volume II includes: "The Orphan's Plea", "A Surprise for a King", "Half Past Three", etc...

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2).

Hardback, size 7.25" x 5.5", 125 pages
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Angel Food for Boys and Girls vol 4
Angel Food For Boys and Girls vol 4
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

These Angel Food books, frosted with Christ-like charm, simplicity, and attractive truths, are here served for the additional delight of the many who have enjoyed other Father Brennan books.

Angel Food for Boys & Girls Volume IV includes: "St. Peter Goes Shopping", "The Priest of Times Square", "Jesus' Workshop", etc...

Each volume also has a topical index relating various subjects in the stories to chapters in the Baltimore Catechism (No. 2).

Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.5", 126 pages
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New Boys Go Bush Again #6
New Boys Go Bush Again #6
by Fr James Tierney

This book is suitable for all members of the family to read or have read to them. Full of adventure and fun, Father Tierney's Bush Boy series captures everyone's imagination. Set in the Australian Bush it introduces the reader to real Australian culture and humour. This is James Tierney's long-awaited new adventure in the wonderful Bush Boys series. Find yourself immersed in Jack, Jim and Joe's expeditions in the Australian bush!

Paperback, size 7.1" x 4.4", 512 pages
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New Boys in the Bush: The Lawsons of Guntawang #5
New Boys in the Bush #5
by Fr James Tierney

This book is suitable for all members of the family to read or have read to them. Full of adventure and fun, Father Tierney's Bush Boy series captures everyone's imagination. Set in the Australian Bush it introduces the reader to real Australian culture and humour.

Paperback, size 7.1" x 4.4", 492 pages
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Bush Boys and Cuthbert Joins the Bush Boys Book 1 & 2
Bush Boys #1 and Cuthbert joins the Bush Boys #2
by Fr James Tierney

Two books in one volume

BUSH BOYS: Peter and John Cumberland from the suburbs enjoy the first week of their spring school holidays with their cousins, Greg and Bernie Cumberland at The Hills of Home in the Wild Bush Mountains.  There is a lot of camping fun and excitement with a nasty group of older boys.  Peter and John learn lots of bushcraft - and so does the reader.

CUTHBERT JOINS THE BUSH BOYS: Cuthbert B. Bishop is nearly kidnapped by crooks demanding a ransom from his rich father.  He is sent into hiding at his cousins' Greg and Bernie Cumberland, at The Hills of Home in the Wild Bush Mountains, for the spring school holidays.  Greg and Bernie with their other cousins, Pete and John, help make Cuthbert into a real bush boy.

Paperback, size 7.1" x 4.4", 516 pages
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