Children of the Red King
by Madeleine A. Polland
It is the year 1209 and time for gathering of the clan at the fort of the Red King of Connacht. The Irish nobles are to choose between Fergus, the King's son and Felim, the King's brother, for the heir to the throne. But Fergus is missing, trapped within the monastery at Athenmore by a surprise advance of the Norman enemy. And Felim is secretly plotting to overthrow the King . . . So begins the griping story of the children of Cormac the Red King of Connacht, Grania and Fergus, whose courage, devotion to honor, and ingenuity in the face of great trials win them the respect of Irish and Norman alike.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 138 pages
Fiction
Tony
Tony
by Fr Thomas B. Chetwood, S.J.
A booklet about a fictional character dreamed up by Fr Chetwood, who really makes “Tony” “come alive.” He is a teenager, a bit on the delinquent side, always getting into trouble.
The text is written in a style which will appeal to the younger crowd. The booklet has a strong emotional ending, enough to make a grown man cry. The message on the Holy Eucharist is profound and will be remembered by all readers. Give this to a teenager you know, after you first read it, so they can see the joy that Catholic books can provide.
Booklet, size 8" x 4.6", 30 pages, Impr 1933
by Fr Thomas B. Chetwood, S.J.
A booklet about a fictional character dreamed up by Fr Chetwood, who really makes “Tony” “come alive.” He is a teenager, a bit on the delinquent side, always getting into trouble.
The text is written in a style which will appeal to the younger crowd. The booklet has a strong emotional ending, enough to make a grown man cry. The message on the Holy Eucharist is profound and will be remembered by all readers. Give this to a teenager you know, after you first read it, so they can see the joy that Catholic books can provide.
Booklet, size 8" x 4.6", 30 pages, Impr 1933
The Fire of Eden
The Fire of Eden
The Harwood Mysteries Book 3
by Antony Barone Kolenc
Xan and John are orphans at Harwood Abbey. They are also enemies, but now John, blinded by an accident, struggles with bitterness. In his latest adventure, Xan of Harwood Abbey joins forces with this most unlikely of allies to uncover the mystery of the loss of the Fire of Eden, a priceless ruby coveted by many . . .
Who took the ruby—a dishonest monk, a traitorous member of Her Lady’s guard, or the frightening magician who dwells in the woods?
Will Xan and John permanently mend their ways? Or will the quest for the ruby destroy any hopes of lasting friendship?
To find out where this next adventure leads Xan and his friends, you'll have to read The Fire of Eden.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 144 pages
The Harwood Mysteries Book 3
The Haunted Cathedral
The Haunted Cathedral
The Harwood Mysteries Book 2
by Antony Barone Kolenc
An ill-fated journey, a long-lost uncle, and a mysterious cathedral mark the next chapter in the life of Xan, an orphan in search of his destiny. For a year, he has lived in the care of Benedictine monks at Harwood Abbey. Now he learns that he has an uncle, said to live in the far-off city of Lincoln.
Will Xan survive the trip alongside the prisoner Carlo and his cruel guards?
Will he find Uncle William?
And why is Xan drawn to the spirit that haunts Lincoln Cathedral—could a ghost reconnect Xan with his dead parents?
Join Xan and his friends to solve the mystery of The Haunted Cathedral.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 144 pages
The Harwood Mysteries Book Two
The Trumpeter of Krakow
The Trumpeter of Krakow
By Eric P. Kelly
From the tower of Krakow’s Church of Our Lady Mary, a trumpet sounds each hour, in faithful fulfillment of this solemn oath. More than a timekeeper, the trumpeter is also a vigilant guardian, watching for enemies, riots, and fires—anything that might threaten the safety of the city.
In 1461, young Joseph Charnetski comes to Krakow with his father and mother. In their keeping is the Great Tarnov Crystal. Bogdan Grozny, a Tartar chieftain, is determined to seize this treasure for himself. Nor is he alone: a ruthless alchemist also seeks the stone, believing it to be the key to the secrets of life.
Learning from his father the story and the skills of the trumpeter of Krakow, Joseph prepares for the moment when he might bear the sentinel’s duty. When that moment comes, Joseph must risk danger and even death to deliver his family and the city from the dark messengers of evil and the raging fires of destruction.
A story of excitement and mystery, beautifully decorated by Janina Domanska, Eric P. Kelly’s The Trumpeter of Krakow makes crystal clear the truth that where courage, honour, and sacrifice are found, there too is adventure.
Hardcover, 9.25" x 6.25", 240 pages
By Eric P. Kelly
“I swear on my honor as a Pole, as a servant of the King of the Polish people, that I will faithfully and unto the death, if there be need, sound upon the trumpet the Heynal in honor of Our Lady each hour in the tower of the church which bears Her Name.”
From the tower of Krakow’s Church of Our Lady Mary, a trumpet sounds each hour, in faithful fulfillment of this solemn oath. More than a timekeeper, the trumpeter is also a vigilant guardian, watching for enemies, riots, and fires—anything that might threaten the safety of the city.
In 1461, young Joseph Charnetski comes to Krakow with his father and mother. In their keeping is the Great Tarnov Crystal. Bogdan Grozny, a Tartar chieftain, is determined to seize this treasure for himself. Nor is he alone: a ruthless alchemist also seeks the stone, believing it to be the key to the secrets of life.
Learning from his father the story and the skills of the trumpeter of Krakow, Joseph prepares for the moment when he might bear the sentinel’s duty. When that moment comes, Joseph must risk danger and even death to deliver his family and the city from the dark messengers of evil and the raging fires of destruction.
A story of excitement and mystery, beautifully decorated by Janina Domanska, Eric P. Kelly’s The Trumpeter of Krakow makes crystal clear the truth that where courage, honour, and sacrifice are found, there too is adventure.
Hardcover, 9.25" x 6.25", 240 pages
A Tale of the Fifteenth Century
Painted Saints
Painted Saints
by Lucy Embury
Painted Saints is a delightfully charming tale of a young orphan boy, Marcel, who is taken in by the kindly older priest, Father Serrano. In addition to teaching Marcel how to be a young Catholic gentleman, Fr. Serrano has a special skill, which he shares with Marcel: He makes small clay statues of the saints, which he paints with delicate care afterwards.
The story takes you through the formative years of Marcel's life, all set against the backdrop of the bustling city of Marseilles. This charming tale makes life in that city come alive, painting clear pictures of the people, places, and sites of a time gone by, all the while encouraging virtue, duty, and a healthy desire for adventure in the hearts of the young!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 164 pages, Illustrations
by Lucy Embury
Painted Saints is a delightfully charming tale of a young orphan boy, Marcel, who is taken in by the kindly older priest, Father Serrano. In addition to teaching Marcel how to be a young Catholic gentleman, Fr. Serrano has a special skill, which he shares with Marcel: He makes small clay statues of the saints, which he paints with delicate care afterwards.
The story takes you through the formative years of Marcel's life, all set against the backdrop of the bustling city of Marseilles. This charming tale makes life in that city come alive, painting clear pictures of the people, places, and sites of a time gone by, all the while encouraging virtue, duty, and a healthy desire for adventure in the hearts of the young!
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 164 pages, Illustrations
Elfling
Elfling
by Corinna Turner
SHE MUST FIND HER FATHER… OR DIE.
Alone on the streets of London, young Serapia Ravena seeks her father, her only hope of survival. But he hides a dark secret, one that threatens his very life and his very soul. The search for his salvation will carry Serapia to the very heart of the wild places and bring her face to face with her own mysterious heritage.
If you love tales of redemption and second chances, good and evil, elfin and dragonets, you’ll love this heart-warming fantasy in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Winner of the 2019 ‘Teen’ Catholic Press Book Award.
Age range: 14+
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 355 pages
by Corinna Turner
SHE MUST FIND HER FATHER… OR DIE.
Alone on the streets of London, young Serapia Ravena seeks her father, her only hope of survival. But he hides a dark secret, one that threatens his very life and his very soul. The search for his salvation will carry Serapia to the very heart of the wild places and bring her face to face with her own mysterious heritage.
If you love tales of redemption and second chances, good and evil, elfin and dragonets, you’ll love this heart-warming fantasy in the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Winner of the 2019 ‘Teen’ Catholic Press Book Award.
Age range: 14+
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 355 pages
What's Done is Done
What's Done is Done
Unsparked #10
by Corinna Turner
WHAT WILL THE TRUTH COST?
In prison, Joshua finally found out who kidnapped Darryl and Harry’s dad almost two years ago. After all this time, there's no real hope that he's alive, but now that Josh is free they have one last chance to find out who actually killed William Franklyn—and why.
But confronting a murderer might be the least of their worries. The wildlife is as wild as ever, and worse, if the city-folk see them together, they’ll have to run—or face the consequences. Just what will it cost them to find out the truth?
And if they do, what happens next?
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
Unsparked #10
by Corinna Turner
WHAT WILL THE TRUTH COST?
In prison, Joshua finally found out who kidnapped Darryl and Harry’s dad almost two years ago. After all this time, there's no real hope that he's alive, but now that Josh is free they have one last chance to find out who actually killed William Franklyn—and why.
But confronting a murderer might be the least of their worries. The wildlife is as wild as ever, and worse, if the city-folk see them together, they’ll have to run—or face the consequences. Just what will it cost them to find out the truth?
And if they do, what happens next?
The unSPARKed series:
CAN HUMANS AND DINOSAURS CO-EXIST?
In a Jurassic future, humans no longer have dominion over the earth. Most people live in cities, behind high electric fences, but some choose the freedom of life unSPARKed, close to nature. If you like Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, and Mad Max, you’ll love this pulse-pounding, futuristic, dino-dystopian series with a western twist.
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Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 150 pages
Unsparked #10
In the Workshop of St. Joseph
In the Workshop of St. Joseph
by Fr Joseph Heuser, D.D.
In the Workshop of St. Joseph, presents the reader with a fictional account taking place at the time of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, and later return to Nazareth.
It follows several fictional characters, Eliab, his daughter Zelah who becomes a servant for the Holy Family, and his son Ahijah, all of whom are Jews living in Egypt. Zelah accompanies the Holy Family back to Nazareth, and Eliab and Ahijah follow them, ultimately taking up residence in Nazareth itself. The story allows Fr. Heuser not only to illustrate the circumstances in Israel during the first century, the rites and ceremonies of the Jews which the Holy Family knew and participated in, but also the prefigurement of the Messiah in the Scripture, as well as the spiritual and moral meaning of the tools in Joseph's workshop.
In the Workshop of St. Joseph is a beautiful and spiritually enriching story for youth and adults alike, weaving Fr. Heuser's erudition and use of 1st century archeology with a wonderful and pious story.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 250 pages
Also available in Hardcover with dust jacket upon request (additional cost)
by Fr Joseph Heuser, D.D.
In the Workshop of St. Joseph, presents the reader with a fictional account taking place at the time of the Holy Family's flight to Egypt, and later return to Nazareth.
It follows several fictional characters, Eliab, his daughter Zelah who becomes a servant for the Holy Family, and his son Ahijah, all of whom are Jews living in Egypt. Zelah accompanies the Holy Family back to Nazareth, and Eliab and Ahijah follow them, ultimately taking up residence in Nazareth itself. The story allows Fr. Heuser not only to illustrate the circumstances in Israel during the first century, the rites and ceremonies of the Jews which the Holy Family knew and participated in, but also the prefigurement of the Messiah in the Scripture, as well as the spiritual and moral meaning of the tools in Joseph's workshop.
In the Workshop of St. Joseph is a beautiful and spiritually enriching story for youth and adults alike, weaving Fr. Heuser's erudition and use of 1st century archeology with a wonderful and pious story.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 250 pages
Also available in Hardcover with dust jacket upon request (additional cost)
The Baker's Dozen
The Baker's Dozen
A Saint Nicolas Tale
by Aaron Separd and Wendy Edelson
Why not give more?
Van Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave his customers exactly what they paid for -- not more and not less. So, he was not about to give in when a mysterious old woman comes to him on Saint Nicholas Day and insists that a dozen is thirteen!
The woman's curse puts an end to the baker's business, and he believes it would take Saint Nicholas to help him. But if he receives that help, will it be exactly what he imagined?
Find out in this inspiring legend from Dutch colonial New York about the birth of an honored American custom.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 8.5", 40 pages
A Saint Nicolas Tale
by Aaron Separd and Wendy Edelson
Why not give more?
Van Amsterdam the baker was well known for his honesty as well as for his fine Saint Nicholas cookies. He always gave his customers exactly what they paid for -- not more and not less. So, he was not about to give in when a mysterious old woman comes to him on Saint Nicholas Day and insists that a dozen is thirteen!
The woman's curse puts an end to the baker's business, and he believes it would take Saint Nicholas to help him. But if he receives that help, will it be exactly what he imagined?
Find out in this inspiring legend from Dutch colonial New York about the birth of an honored American custom.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 8.5", 40 pages
A Saint Nicolas Tale
To Kill a King
To Kill a King
by Madeleine A. Polland
Sequel to The Queen's Blessing: After Merca prevents the murder of King Malcolm, happiness still eludes her. She continues to suffer from the trauma of her early life, having witnessed the murder of her parents by the King's avenging armies. She finds solace in the Church, however, and has determined to become a nun in a local convent. That decision doesn't make her happy, but it makes her feel safe. Queen Margaret sees other things for Merca, though, and sends her to London with the King and a small retinue. She discovers a Saxon rebellion against the new Norman king underway and becomes wrapped up in it. She knows how it feels to want to kill a king . . . how will she advise her new-found Saxon friends and save the boy she has come to love?
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 170 pages
by Madeleine A. Polland
Sequel to The Queen's Blessing: After Merca prevents the murder of King Malcolm, happiness still eludes her. She continues to suffer from the trauma of her early life, having witnessed the murder of her parents by the King's avenging armies. She finds solace in the Church, however, and has determined to become a nun in a local convent. That decision doesn't make her happy, but it makes her feel safe. Queen Margaret sees other things for Merca, though, and sends her to London with the King and a small retinue. She discovers a Saxon rebellion against the new Norman king underway and becomes wrapped up in it. She knows how it feels to want to kill a king . . . how will she advise her new-found Saxon friends and save the boy she has come to love?
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 170 pages
Prince of the Double Axe
Prince of the Double Axe
by Madeleine A. Polland
On a hillside in ancient Crete, a young boy tends his father's goats. A girl about his age, dressed in finery, appears on his hill and then the adventure begins. The girl, the Princess of Knossos, and the goatherd are captured by Egyptian slave traders. To hide her identity as the Princess, the boy puts on her ring--the symbol of the double axe. Mistaken then as the Prince of Knossos, he is treated royally while she becomes a slave. He eventually finds a way for them to esacpe. How will they ever make it back to Crete?
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 88 pages
by Madeleine A. Polland
On a hillside in ancient Crete, a young boy tends his father's goats. A girl about his age, dressed in finery, appears on his hill and then the adventure begins. The girl, the Princess of Knossos, and the goatherd are captured by Egyptian slave traders. To hide her identity as the Princess, the boy puts on her ring--the symbol of the double axe. Mistaken then as the Prince of Knossos, he is treated royally while she becomes a slave. He eventually finds a way for them to esacpe. How will they ever make it back to Crete?
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 88 pages
Queen Without Crown
Queen Without Crown
by Madeleine A. Polland
In the late 1500s, young Patrick O'Flaherty comes to the remote walls of Grainne O'Malley's pirate fortress on the west coast of Ireland, determined to enlist the aid of his heroine queen in freeing his family, prisoners of the British. "Patch" stays to become a page in Grainne's bewildering "court" and accompanies her and her men as they plunder the ships of Elizabeth I and wage bloody raids on the countryside. To Grainne, Patch represents the future of her beloved Ireland and the tragedy of all Irishmen, torn between loyalty to her cause and the fear that her resistance to the British will cost many Irish lives. Should she submit to the English Crown as the other lords, including her own husband, were doing?
No matter her choice, Patch is by her side. A true story, vividly told as only Madeleine Polland can do!
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 162 pages
by Madeleine A. Polland
In the late 1500s, young Patrick O'Flaherty comes to the remote walls of Grainne O'Malley's pirate fortress on the west coast of Ireland, determined to enlist the aid of his heroine queen in freeing his family, prisoners of the British. "Patch" stays to become a page in Grainne's bewildering "court" and accompanies her and her men as they plunder the ships of Elizabeth I and wage bloody raids on the countryside. To Grainne, Patch represents the future of her beloved Ireland and the tragedy of all Irishmen, torn between loyalty to her cause and the fear that her resistance to the British will cost many Irish lives. Should she submit to the English Crown as the other lords, including her own husband, were doing?
No matter her choice, Patch is by her side. A true story, vividly told as only Madeleine Polland can do!
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 162 pages
Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
Household Stories by the Brothers Grimm
by Brothers Grimm
by Brothers Grimm
Fifty-three classic stories include "Rumpelstiltskin," "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Fisherman and his Wife," "Snow White," "Tom Thumb," "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and so many more.
Lavishly illustrated with 114 original 19th-century drawings by Walter Crane. Reprint of the 1886 edition.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 304 pages
Lavishly illustrated with 114 original 19th-century drawings by Walter Crane. Reprint of the 1886 edition.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 304 pages
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
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
The Secret of Pooduck Island
The Secret of Pooduck Island
by Alfred Noyes
An unusual story. Your first guess is it's about squirrels and chipmunks and porcupines and weasels. Well, it is and it isn't -- and are they animals? Halfway through you conclude that it is about Indians and white men in colonial times. . . . A story of adventure and mystery -- with a difference. And it is the "secret", elusive and priceless, that spells the difference between ordinary stories and this extraordinary one.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 166 pages, Illus.
by Alfred Noyes
An unusual story. Your first guess is it's about squirrels and chipmunks and porcupines and weasels. Well, it is and it isn't -- and are they animals? Halfway through you conclude that it is about Indians and white men in colonial times. . . . A story of adventure and mystery -- with a difference. And it is the "secret", elusive and priceless, that spells the difference between ordinary stories and this extraordinary one.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 166 pages, Illus.
The Attic Saint
The Attic Saint
by Tim Drake
Leo and his family have just moved to a strange home in a new city. The house has stained glass windows, steaming radiators, and a cavernous basement. But is also has an attic. In the attic, where the veil between heaven and earth becomes very thin, Leo will form a friendship that transcends both time and space.
In The Attic Saint, a heartening tale for children of all ages, the wisdom and beauty of the Catholic faith shine brilliantly. Author Tim Drake's inspired story is brought to life through Theodore Schluenderfritz's vivid illustrations.
Paperback, size 10.2" x 8.2", 48 pages
by Tim Drake
Leo and his family have just moved to a strange home in a new city. The house has stained glass windows, steaming radiators, and a cavernous basement. But is also has an attic. In the attic, where the veil between heaven and earth becomes very thin, Leo will form a friendship that transcends both time and space.
In The Attic Saint, a heartening tale for children of all ages, the wisdom and beauty of the Catholic faith shine brilliantly. Author Tim Drake's inspired story is brought to life through Theodore Schluenderfritz's vivid illustrations.
Paperback, size 10.2" x 8.2", 48 pages
Sunny Bunny
Sunny Bunny
by Nina Wilcox Putnam
Sunny Bunny has charming full color illustrations and is full of action and humour. It leaves out mischief and cruelty and represents the best in books for children.
Sunny Bunny was a father rabbit with great responsibilities—ten of them. But he took things in good humor until one day a farmer ploughed right through his house. There they were, the whole family, without any place to sleep, and poor Mother Bunny all upset. There was nothing to do but look for another house, and that they did, meeting a thunderstorm and a Big Red Fox on the way, but coming at last to a boy and girl who wanted a house full of fluffy rabbits.
Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.75", 35 pages
by Nina Wilcox Putnam
Sunny Bunny has charming full color illustrations and is full of action and humour. It leaves out mischief and cruelty and represents the best in books for children.
Sunny Bunny was a father rabbit with great responsibilities—ten of them. But he took things in good humor until one day a farmer ploughed right through his house. There they were, the whole family, without any place to sleep, and poor Mother Bunny all upset. There was nothing to do but look for another house, and that they did, meeting a thunderstorm and a Big Red Fox on the way, but coming at last to a boy and girl who wanted a house full of fluffy rabbits.
Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.75", 35 pages
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Tales of a Russian Grandmother
Tales of a Russian Grandmother
by Frances Carpenter
Frances Aretta Carpenter (April 30, 1890 – November 2, 1972) was an American folklorist, author, and photographer. She traveled to, and published collections of folk stories from, nations on five continents.
This is the second in a series of five ‘Grandmother tales’ published by Frances Carpenter in the 1930s and 40s. They were very popular in their time, and they have proved their enduring value to several generations of American children since then.
The author spent years researching and preparing these collections of some of the most culturally significant and typical tales from the oral traditions of several nations. Delightfully illustrated and typeset, these stories are perfect for reading to the children by the fireside or after the family’s evening meal or prayers.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 312 pages, Illustrated in Colour and Black & White
by Frances Carpenter
Frances Aretta Carpenter (April 30, 1890 – November 2, 1972) was an American folklorist, author, and photographer. She traveled to, and published collections of folk stories from, nations on five continents.
This is the second in a series of five ‘Grandmother tales’ published by Frances Carpenter in the 1930s and 40s. They were very popular in their time, and they have proved their enduring value to several generations of American children since then.
The author spent years researching and preparing these collections of some of the most culturally significant and typical tales from the oral traditions of several nations. Delightfully illustrated and typeset, these stories are perfect for reading to the children by the fireside or after the family’s evening meal or prayers.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 312 pages, Illustrated in Colour and Black & White
The Children's Garden
The Children's Garden
by Jane Spencer
A delightful story about a little boy who lived in a small white house in the country. To him it was the most beautiful home in the world. Every morning he would fling open the window and breathe deeply, thinking to himself as he looked out: "I am King of my Castle!" But change is in store for the boy and his family, and he must find the courage to spread the beauty of his home everywhere he goes.
Hardcover, size 6.5" x 4.75", 57 pages
by Jane Spencer
A delightful story about a little boy who lived in a small white house in the country. To him it was the most beautiful home in the world. Every morning he would fling open the window and breathe deeply, thinking to himself as he looked out: "I am King of my Castle!" But change is in store for the boy and his family, and he must find the courage to spread the beauty of his home everywhere he goes.
Hardcover, size 6.5" x 4.75", 57 pages
Out of Stock
$34.00