True stories (Children's&YA) books

A new title containing beautifully designed high-contrast black-and-white images that are easy for babies to focus...  Read More >>

Beginning in 1812, this fictional biography follows the life of Henriette Delille, a free woman of color who founded...  Read More >>

Beautifully illustrated by award-winning author Paul Goble, The Boy and His Mud Horses features a collection of...  Read More >>

Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? This rip-roaring tale...  Read More >>

Prospero and his daughter Miranda are stranded on a lonely desert island. Then a magical storm washes a royal ship...  Read More >>

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In April 1875 the whaler Catalpa sailed from New Bedford, USA, on a daring mission: to rescue six Fenian prisoners...  Read More >>

This is the true story of the Kiwi war horses of the First World War.  Read More >>

At 19, Ern Brough signed up to fight with the Anzacs at Tobruk and El Alamein. At 22, he was a prisoner of war....  Read More >>

Patterson's ""Against Medical Advice"" has riveted adults with the drama of one teenager's courage, sacrifice, and...  Read More >>

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But when Jon agrees to give Devon, an abandoned little border collie, a home - things will never be the same again!...  Read More >>

A wonderfully written and engaging teenage memoir: read all about Jacqueline's problems with her family, her first...  Read More >>

These stories from Ethiopia show the power of God. Find out about the invisible evangelist, the two girls who prayed...  Read More >>

Includes thirty true stories profiling ordinary kids doing extraordinary things around the world.  Read More >>

A biographical account of Black Elk - a Lakota/Oglala medicine man - which follows him from childhood all the way...  Read More >>

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Her inspiring words, approachable nature and regal style make Michelle a much-loved public figure and a role model...  Read More >>

A new edition of the classic story of Scotland's most famous, best-loved dog.  Read More >>

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""War Child ... will help children connect with the past. They will read Maurine's memories and realize that Jesus...  Read More >>

The story of how state spies tried to block voting rights for African Americans during the Civil Rights era.  Read More >>

In the tradition of Owen & Mzee, a true story of a marine and the miraculously loyal dog he befriends in Iraq  Read More >>