Homeschooling Downunder
This booklist has been provided by Mary Collis from A Living Education
Trial and Triumph — Richard Hannula
From Canon Press, this is a wonderful collection of short stories from people throughout church history. Especially written for children, it is nevertheless just as interesting for adults. From Polycarp in 69 AD to Wurmbrand in the 1900's, this is a list of people who stood up for Christ, no matter what. Ages 9 yrs — adult.
True Tales Complete
Collection - Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries —CD set - Diana Waring
The 100 Most Important Events in Church History - Curtis, Lang & Peterson
The church through the ages. Well-written, arresting (journalistic style) articles. Great for copywork and dictation, and good to just read. From the early church to today. More and shorter biographies than the Hannula book, and for an older age-group. Ages 12 yrs — adult.
Medieval Projects You Can Do — Marsha Groves
Heaps of projects from medieval times for children aged 8 — I4 yrs
The Medieval World — Kingfisher
Examines various aspects of life during the Middle Ages, including the feudal system, knights and chivalry, life in a castle, and battle during medieval times. Full-color illustrations. Ages 6 — I2 yrs
Attila the Hun - Bonnie Harvey
His is a great overview of how a wild barbarian learnt the lessons of Rome so that he could strike some crushing blows at their Empire. Excellent illustrations. One of the great leaders of the ancient world. Pb Ages 8 — 16 yrs
The White Stag - Kate Seredy
A retelling of the legend of Attila and how the Huns came to sweep Europe. An epic story of their tribal migration and their fierce leader. Newbery Award book. Ages 8 — 16 yrs
Beowulf the Warrior – Ian Serraillier
Thrilling story of the great Geat ,, warrior (Swedish) who went with his hearth companions to fight the marsh grendel (reptile of dinosaur-like appearance) in Denmark in the 400's AD. Oldest remaining story in the English language. Ages 8 — I5 yrs
Favourite Medieval Tales -Mary Pope Osbourne
This beautifully illustrated book contains nine tales of MedievalEurope, including Finn Maccoul, Beowulf, The Song of Roland, Chanticleer and The Sword in the Stone. Each story is prefaced with
a few lines in it's original language with English translation. There is a timeline at the back to show
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table - Roger Lancelyn Green
A retelling of the tales of the Arthuriad and L' Morte d'Arthur. Ages 8 — 14 yrs
The Sword in the Tree - Clyde Robert Bulla
A young boy's quest takes him as far as Camelot and the court of King Arthur. Large print chapter book. Ages 6 — 10 yrs
Black Horses for the King - Anne McCaffrey
Camelot Paper Dolls - Tom Tierney
Cardboard dolls each with at least one change of outfit: King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Igraine, Pendragon, Merlin, Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Morguese, Mordred. In a book for cutting out. Great for play acting. Ages 7+.
Augustine Came to Kent - Barbara Willard
A young Saxon boy taken into slavery by the Romans returns to the land of his birth with Augustine, and witnesses the historic meeting of King Ethelbert of Kent with the missionary. Ages 9 — 16 yrs
Brendan the Navigator - Jean Fritz
The story of the amazing mystery, of the Irish monk who led an expedition west in a leather boat,
and claimed he had found Paradise — 700 years before Columbus. The story, the possibility and Tim Severin's recent voyage on the same route are all covered. Ages 6 — 12 yrs
The Story of St. Patrick -James Janda
A beautiful story of the life of the first missionary to Ireland. Includes in the narrative the words of his famous hymn, "Christ in front of me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ outside of me..." Large print. Ages 5 — II yrs
Anna of Byzantium - Tracey Barrett
An amazing, true story of the lost fortunes of Byzantine heir to the throne, Anna Comnena, in the 1100's. After suffering cruel betrayal and exile, she wrote an eleven-book epic about the life and rule of her father, the Emperor Alexius I, which is the major source of information about that period in history today. A gripping story. Ages 11 —17 yrs
The Miracle of Saint Nicholas -Gloria Whelan
Although set in the twentieth century, this picture book paints a vivid picture of the Eastern Orthodox faith as it has been for centuries (and much as it was in Byzantine times). A truly beautiful story of the hopes of Russian villagers for their beloved church to open again after Communism. Note: Saint Nicholas is the church's icon. Egg tempura illustrations, the traditional medium of iconography. HB Bethlehem Book. Ages 5 — I I yrs
Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta - James Rumford
The story of the great Muslim traveler, who, in Marco Polo's time, traveled throughout the known world and came home to Morocco to tell of his journeys. Illustrated with Arabic calligraphy and illuminated paintings. Map of travels included. Ages 6 — 13 yrs
Saladin: Noble Prince of Islam - Diane Stanley
Beautifully illustrated story of the man who united the Muslims and eventually defeated the Crusaders. HB Ages 7 — 14 yrs
The Bedouin's Gazelle -Frances Temple
Essentially a romantic story about Atiyah, who must choose between the leadership of his tribe of Bedouin's, and the life of a Muslim warrior, following his uncle Saladin. And about Halima, the beautiful girl, promised to Atiyah from her childhood, who, although forced by circumstances to agree to marriage to a cruel neighbouring sheikh, never stops believing that her beloved Atiyah will return from the university at Fez, find her and rescue her. A satisfying adventure in the Muslim culture of the 1100's. Ages 10 — 17 yrs
Seven Daughters and Seven Sons - Barbara Cohen & Bahija Lovejoy
Based on an Iraqi folktale from the I I th century, this is the story of a brave and determined girl, the daughter of a poor shopkeeper of Baghdad, who became the bride of Mahmud, the King of Tyre. A riveting story of the Muslim world in its golden age - of traders and the cultured cities. Note: this story is highly romantic, and I found it suited our family to miss certain paragraphs when reading aloud. Ages 9 — 16 yrs
*This has been very popular with my daughter and her friends-Michelle
Son of Charlemagne - Barbara Willard
The founding and ruling of the Holy Roman Empire as seen through the eyes of Carl, the son of Charlemagne. The story of how many barbarian tribes were pulled into a cohesive force that influenced Europe for centuries to come. A Bethlehem book. Ages 10- 16 yrs
Raiders from the Sea - Lois Johnson
Briana and her brother Deven O'Toole are captured by Vikings from their home in Ireland. Separated and at the mercy of the Vikings, each must choose to trust God in spite of their troubles. Ages 6 - 14 yrs.
Beorn the Proud - Madeleine Pollard
Young Ness is taken captive by Beorn on his first raiding trip to Ireland, and must accompany his band back to Denmark. Her faith in God, ridiculed by Beorn, helps sustain her through her captivity. A Bethlehem book. Ages 9 - 16 yrs.
Viking Raiders - Usborne
Double paged spreads show various aspects of Viking life. A Time Traveler book (See page 18). Ages 4 10 yrs
The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow - Allen French
An engrossing and historically accurate story about the coming of Christianity to the Vikings, and the ensuing clash of pagan and Christian values in the life of one young warrior. A Bethlehem Book. Ages 9 yrs - adult
Before Columbus: The Leif Eriksson Expedition -Elizabeth Kimmel The story of the Viking who became the first known European to set foot in North America. A Landmark book. Ages 7 — 12 yrs.
British Isles at the Time of the Vikings Castle - David Macaulay
Lord Kevin proposes to build a castle on a high limestone outcrop in I 3th century Wales. Architecturally accurate drawings show how it was built from the first stone, and how it was defended against the English, The story continues up to its final redundancy and ruination. The story of the Middle Ages through architecture! Ages 5 — 15 yrs.
Who in the World Was the Unready King? The Story of Ethelred (Audio Book) - Connie Clark
A large print chapter book about Ethelred, the English King who was said to be unready - first he was crowned at age ten, and then he was not ready to defend England against the Vikings. From Peace Hill Press. Ages 7 - 12 yrs
King's Shadow - Elizabeth Adler
Evyn, a young Welsh serf who dreams about becoming a storyteller one day, becomes the personal companion to Earl Harold of Wessex. Harold is soon to become King of England. Evyn chronicles the King's journey's, culminating in the Battle of Hastings. Ages 9 —17 yrs.
"Macbeth" for Kids - Lois Burdett
We love this series! Written in verse for her second graders to act, Lois Burnett has managed to keep the wisdom and drama of Shakespeare while making it fun and understandable for children. We have read these books aloud dozens and dozens of times. Ages 7— 14 yrs
Chanticleer and the Fox -Geoffrey Chaucer A beautifully illustrated story by the famous medieval English poet. Ages 4 — 9 yrs