What secret could be hidden in the one-room schoolhouse?Spring term at the Spirit Lake School had begun, and the one-room building is filled with the excitement of friends who have finally gotten back together again. But from the very first day, this spring term promises to be different than any other in the school's history.First, there's Ben, the brother of Kate O'Connell's mother. Although he's older than the teacher, he needs to learn English and joins Kate and Anders as school begins. At six feet three inches tall, Ben causes a stir with the school children and the teacher!Then, there's the strange sound that Kate hears above the noise of the first day's hubbub. Where did it come from? The ceiling above her desk? Or from beneath the floor? Could she have imagined it?A series of baffling clues that seem to make no sense have Kate, Anders, and Erik searching for answers.Is the only way to solve the mystery under the cover of darkness?

The Mysterious Hideaway (Adventures of the Northwoods, Book 6)

Religion & Spirituality

Lois Walfrid Johnson

Literature & Fiction

Sagebrush

In one harrowing day, Viking raiders capture Bree and her brother Devin and take them from their home in Ireland. After the young Viking prince Mikkel sets Devin free on the Irish coast far from home, Bree and Devin embark on separate journeys to courage. 
Readers will be captivated by the unfolding drama as Bree sails to Norway on the Viking ship and Devin travels the dangerous road home. They both must trust their all-powerful God in the midst of difficult situations.

Raiders from the Sea (Viking Quest Series) (Volume 1)

Teen & Young Adult

Moody Publishers

In this second installment of the Viking Quest series, Bree finds herself in a physical and spiritual battle for survival. 
Bree, along with another young slave, makes a daring escape from the ship as soon as it reaches harbor. They hide in the woods as Mikkel and his Viking sailors begin a relentless search, certain that Bree is responsible for a missing bag of silver coins. 
Bree must face her unwillingless to forgive the Vikings, and Mikkel begins to wonder: Is the God of these Irish Christians really more powerful than our own Viking gods?

Mystery of the Silver Coins (Viking Quest Series) (Volume 2)

Deep in the Norwegian fjords the Viking ship comes to shore. Mikkel, the prideful young leader, is home, but Briana O'Toole faces a new, uncertain life. What will happen to her and the other Irish prisoners?
Soon Bree feels sure that Mikkel is hiding a dark secret from his father. When Bree finds mysterious messages that seem meant for her, she longs to be what she is--the respected daughter of an Irish chieftain. But the cold winds of autumn sweep down the Aurland Fjord, and its people wait for the last ship out. Bree wonders, Can my brother Devin possibly bring ransom before winter?
In the midst of a growing threat, will Bree and Devin find God's courage to win? Who is their invisible friend? And what does it mean to be truly free?

The Invisible Friend (Volume 3) (Viking Quest Series)

Children's Books

Siblings Devin and Briana O'Toole are facing the biggest adventure of their lives. In exchange for Bree's freedom, they have agreed to make on voyage on the new Viking ship Conquest. With explorer Leif Erikson they travel from Norway to Iceland, then to Greenland and beyond, encountering the dangers of the northern waters and an unknown enemy within the ship's crew. Will the hardships be worth it in the end, or will Bree remain a slave?
Mikkel, the young captain of the Conquest, is full of ambition. More than anything, he has always wanted wealth and fame. But he will need courage to lead his men on such a perilous journey--and to regain his lost honor. He doesn't even want to think about letting Bree go free.
Only God can give Mikkel, Bree, and Devin a heart of courage for the challenges that lie ahead.

Heart of Courage (Volume 4) (Viking Quest Series)

Historical Fiction

During her years as a captive of Mikkel, the Viking raider, Briana O'Toole has longed to return to her family and resume her life in Ireland. Yet she has changed. Bree finds herself excited to be on Leif Erikson's ship and be part of the discovery and exploration of new lands.
Mikkel's newfound Christian faith has changed him, too. Will he really take Bree home and keep his promise to give her freedom? Mikell has something else on his mind, too, a secret from when he first raided Ireland. Will his faith in God give him the courage to do the right thing?
And will Bree and Devin's knowledge of this secret put them in danger? 
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The plot runs smoothly with plenty of twists and surprises to keep readers turning pages. Spiritual themes such as forgiveness, honesty, and trust are clearly and plausibly shown through the characters' actions and words." — Christian Library Journal

The Raider's Promise (Volume 5) (Viking Quest Series)

Are you happy? Thankful? Lonely? Sad? Impatient? Frustrated? The prayers in this book will help you start your conversations with God about all these things. After awhile, perhaps you'll discover your own way of saying, "Just a minute, Lord.

Just a Minute, Lord

Augsburg Fortress Pub

Songs for silent moments: Prayers for daily living

Augsburg Pub. House

If she told her new family what she saw, would anyone believe her?
Her Irish father having died in a construction accident, Kate O'Connell and her mother are left to struggle alone in the Minneapolis of 1906. Deciding her mother needs help, twelve-year-old Kate goes to pray with their pastor about getting her mother a new husband.
But when God answers their prayers, even Kate is not prepared for the changes. Her mother's remarriage involves becoming part of a Swedish family with two brothers and one sister on a farm in northwest Wisconsin. Such a big change is made harder when Anders, who is also twelve, gets mad at Kate and seems determined to make her life miserable.
As conflicts erupt with Anders, strange occurrences begin to happen around the farm. Kate is convinced she sees someone lurking about, but why? Are their lives in danger?
EXCITING MYSTERY AND ADVENTURE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

The Disappearing Stranger - Book 1

Mott Media

With their father away, who will solve the mystery?
In the darkness of a November night, Kate O'Connell awakens to the murmur of voices coming from below her room in the Windy Hill farmhouse. Sneaking down the stairs, she learns that Papa Nordstrom must take a job at a lumber camp to earn money for spring planting and be gone for two or three months during the worst part of the winter. Just when they had come together as a family, Papa must go.
In his absence, all the children are given greater responsibilities for the farm. Them simply have to make it through the winter without him. And then Kate thinks of all the things that could happen on a northwoods farm in Wisconsin. What if something goes wrong?
And things do go wrong. First in the community, then on the farm with some mysterious disappearances.
Join Kate and Anders as the mystery unfolds!

The Hidden Message - Book 2

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