David was raised in an isolated mountain cabin by a devoted father who taught David to love beauty, nature, and music. When David's father becomes seriously ill, he decides to take David to relatives that the boy has never met. But partway into the journey, his father dies. David does not know the names of his relatives or even the name of his father, which his father had a reason for not telling him. This story is not just about what happens to David, but also what happens to all those who enter his life after this tragic event. "This is literature at its very best: beautifully written, completely wholesome, delightfully engaging, and intensely inspiring." -Jenny Phillips The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

Just David

ELEANOR H. PORTER

The Good and the Beautiful

John Greenleaf Whittier worked tirelessly on his father's farm, making sure he finished the day's work before allowing himself to pen the lines of poetry that filled his mind. Eventually, though a difficult choice, John Greenleaf Whittier risked his budding career as a successful poet, editor, and politician-and his life-to join the unpopular anti-slavery movement. As difficult as the decision was, Whittier knew that "the right must win and that duty must be done at all costs." He dedicated the majority of his life to fighting slavery, and as a result, he lived in poverty most of his life and struggled to care for those he loved. Little did he know the poetry and legacy he left behind would touch the lives of thousands of people for decades after his death. "This book, with its vivid description and engaging writing style, transported me back to New England in the 1800s. There, I followed the story of a simple farm boy who grew into a courageous and noble man. This book is 'good and beautiful' literature at its best and is not to be missed!" - Jenny Phillips Recommended for ages 13-18/Grade 7-12 The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

The Story of John Greenleaf Whittier

Francis E. Cooke

Two Books by Johanna Spyri (author of Heidi). Johanna Spyri, author of Heidi, wrote many wonderful books that have gone out of print. We are proud to be bringing two of them back into print with this "two-books-in-one" compilation. Trini, The Strawberry Girl Every year an abundance of the finest, juiciest strawberries grow on the hills above the little Swiss village where Trini and her grandmother live. When harvest time arrives, Trini is determined to pick more than anyone else so she can sell them and help her aged grandmother with whom she lives. In her ambition, Trini learns some important lessons. She also learns that her strawberry picking is not enough to support her and her grandmother. Will Trini need to go away to find work? Little Miss Grasshopper Travel with the Feland family on a holiday to a quaint cottage in Switzerland. New friends are made, and everything is beautiful and peaceful until Rita (also known as Little Grasshopper because of her bouncy, sunny personality) goes missing. What miracle can help the little girl be found? The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

Trini, The Strawberry Girl

JOHANNA, SPYRI

Before dying, Pyesa, Black Hawk's father and chief of his people, commanded his son to defend their land from whites, who were trying to force the tribe off their land. Black Hawk, however, has no taste for killing and scalping and goes through great internal conflict. The story of this great-hearted leader shows how some whites and Native Americans were peaceful and kind, while others were not. Based on true events, this powerful book teaches about a difficult time period and shares profound, unique messages about love, faith, mercy, humility, friendship, forgiveness, and faith. "I love stories that are beautifully written, that teach about history, and that dig deep into powerful messages; this book does all of these things. Why do we want our children to love reading? Not so they read fast-paced books without value, but because we want them to be immersed in books like Black Hawk that mold the mind and heart in ways that are good and beautiful." -Jenny Phillips The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

Black Hawk

Arthur J. Beckhard

Almost at the crest of the hill a path led off to the left. Raman turned aside and followed it. It was a narrow path, covered with thick dust that pressed up between Raman's bare toes. The hill people called this the "path on the edge of the mountain," and rightly so, for it was cut right out of the rock itself. From its edge the lonely slopes dropped down, down, without any pause, until they merged with the misty, glittering patchwork of the South Indian plains. As far as one could see, the plains stretched out, patterned with squares of red plowed earth and brilliant green rice fields and blue ponds left by the rains. Puffs of clouds hung suspended between the plains and the path on which Raman stood. Deep in a beautiful hill-town of southern India in the mid-1900s lives Raman, the son of an illiterate woodcutter. More than anything, Raman dreams of buying the beautiful book under a glass case in the marketplace and of one day becoming a scholar. His dreams come crashing down when his family faces hard times. Raman is forced to leave school and instead gather pinecones in the hills to sell for firewood. An unexpected turn of events gives Raman hope and sends him into the hills in search of something other than pinecones. Beautiful description and exciting plot are combined with profound messages about family, education, hard work, persistence, honesty, and sacrifice. "This book is an absolute gem! I give it the highest scores possible for moral, literary, educational, and entertainment merit."-Jenny Phillips Suggested for ages 13-18/Grade 7-12. 117 pages The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

Tiger on the Mountain

Shirley L. Arora

The two children watched and waved until the figures grew smaller and smaller. At last the big, white-topped wagon rolled slowly around a bend in the dusty road. Then they could no longer see their old farm. Daniel and Betsy blinked their blue eyes before they looked at each other. Pa had said that they must not cry when they left their nice farm. They must be happy all the way down the wide valley and across the Cascade Mountains. They must smile as they went up, up into the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. Daniel and Besty's family are some of the very first people to arrive on a little mountain in Oregon where gold was discovered. It's not long until a whole town of muslin tents pops up. Will the family find gold, and if they do, can they find a place to hide it? "I give Gold Mountain top scores in every category: educational worth, literary merit, moral excellence, and entertainment value. The mission of The Good and the Beautiful is to bring books back to the world that are lovely and praiseworthy-books like Gold Mountain. Let's give our children the best books and leave behind 'junk food' books that promote low character!" -Jenny Phillips Recommended for age 9-12/3-6 grade The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

Gold Mountain

Gwendolen Lampshire Hayden

Pearl Clements Gischler

Seven-year-old Lennie has just moved with his family to a new home. On his first day of school, at a time when racial integration in schools was new, he discovers he is the only black person in his classroom. With the gentle support of his parents and a positive attitude, Lennie finds solutions to his troubles. This sweet story is packed with great moral messages for young readers. "May Justus (1898-1989) wrote over 60 children's books, almost all of which were set in her home state of Tennessee. I am grateful that this talented writer left us a treasury of such delightful literature, and I am grateful that we can bring her books back to children. It's not surprising that behind such admirable literature is such an admirable woman. Not only was May Justus an inspiring school teacher, but she also served children with special needs, maintained a children's library in her attic for 20 years, and was a committed supporter of racial equality, losing membership in her church for her bold efforts to end racism."-Jenny Phillips The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

New Boy in School

May Justus

Set in California in the 1870s, this story follows Mike O'Grady and his family as they leave their potato farm to settle in the redwood forest. Ten-year-old Mike is sad to leave his family's farm, but he soon finds his new home exciting and discovers a love of nature and of drawing. From being threatened by a wounded grizzly bear to discovering waterfalls, Mike's adventures combine in a fun, wholesome book packed with good messages. The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

Redwood Pioneer

Betty Stirling

When John Taylor and his parents move from their apartment in the big city to a house in the suburbs, the adventure has just begun. With a big backyard and woods to explore, he quickly finds that there is a whole exciting world to discover with his new friend, Jim. As the boys search for answers to the mystery that they uncover, they learn that treasured friendships can be found in the most unexpected of places. The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

A Yard for John

Eleanor Clymer

When Jacques (Jack) Hamon receives a confidential assignment that could save the family fortune of a friend, he starts on a daring adventure. Jack fulfills his duty but pays a heavy price. He finds himself wrongfully imprisoned in a tower that rises from the rock of a small, desolate, storm-beaten island. All seems lost, but hope is rekindled when a hidden hole in the prison wall connects him with another prisoner and starts a series of events that would change his life forever. I moved the bed, went down on my knees, and feeling about in the darkness (for my candle-end was burnt out). I presently found a place in the wall where some bits of mortar had fallen out, and a large stone was loose. I laid hold of the stone by a corner that was sticking out and worked it backwards and forwards with both hands, prying out more mortar now and again with the chisel. And at last, after about half an hour's work, I managed, without noise too, to get the stone right out, leaving a hole about as pig as my head . . . I set the piece of rough stone down softly on the flood, and as I did so, I heard a deep sob. Then a cold, thin, trembling hand came through the hole, and mine went to meet it, and we two poor lonely prisoners grasped hands. "Adventure, honor, and love all come together in this well-written but nearly-forgotten literary gem."-Jenny Phillips 100 pages The Mission of The Good and the Beautiful Library -To bring back wholesome, high-quality books that were previously hard or impossible to find -To offer new, uplifting literature and clean-language versions of worthy classics -Give parents a place to buy books that are always clean, uplifting, and of the highest value

The Other Side of the Wall

Mary E. Ropes

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