(about the author: she writes contemporary fiction from her experience of being
raised in the Mennonite church.)

The Mitford series is a wonderful group of books about a small town in North Carolina and its local Episcopalian priest.

Come along with Jack and Annie on adventures with this fun book series! A
regular request during story time with the 3rd and 4th grade classes, these
books combine real life facts and history with a fast paced read. Two
siblings find a tree house and using the books inside, they are transported
to amazing places and distant times! Journey to the time of the Romans,
through the jungles of Africa and into the Civil War with Jack and Annie as
they go on missions given to them by Morgan Le Fay. Learn about history

Do you know what a Huguenot is? How familiar are you with 17th century French church history? This Christian historical fiction novel brings all this to light in an interesting and personal way. The novel weaves together a modern day woman and her ancestor from France as the reader is introduced to this time of persecution of the Protestant church. Even King Louis XIV and the Palace of Versailles is mentioned as the characters travel to Paris. I love when I can learn something new and this novel made this period in history come to life in a unique way.

Step into the world of the Knights of Arrethtrae. A land where noble Knights fight against the Shadow Warriors of Lucius, the Dark Knight. A land where those Knights still believe in the King and risen Prince who live across the sea. The Knights are trained and charged with spreading the word of the King and his only son and their return to free the people of Arrethtrae from the darkness of Lucius. Sir Dalton is such a Knight, but he questions whether he truly believes in the King's Code and his Son.

The Boxcar Children is the first book in a series of an engaging, classic mystery/adventure series. Originally published in 1924, this book and later the series that followed has touched generations of children and continues to be a compelling read today.

Four orphaned children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden get permission to stay at a bakery but run away after hearing the baker’s wife say she will keep the oldest three children but send the youngest, Benny, to an orphanage. They create a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. Their goal is to stay together, but run into difficulties in the process of trying to make a life for themselves. To find out more about the fate of the orphans and their adventures, check this book and series out from our CCS South Campus library today!

Pick out a great book at the Center's library and enjoy!
One I recommend is entitled Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano. Set in England in the 1860's this Christian historical fiction mystery is engaging. There are plot twists, interesting characters and a love story. The heroine of the book has just lost her father, who has died in debtor's prison. She moves to a well- to-do relative's house and must finish the book he had been writing. While she is there she tries to solve the mystery of her missing mother. Our heroine has a strong faith in God to see her through her struggles and the author does a great job allowing the reader to experience this along with the character. This book was just written last year and I look forward to more from the author. It will be available to be borrowed in the next few weeks!