Homeschooling Downunder
The Flying Ensign - Showell Styles
A combined volume of two Bethlehem books about a daring band of Englishmen who set up a defiant stand against Napoleon in both England and Spain. Includes Greencoats Against Napoleon and Byrd of the 95th. Exciting! Ages 9 —17 yrs
My Story: Waterloo — Bryan Perrett
The battle that marked the final defeat of Napoleon in 1815. In this story Bob Jenkins of the British Royal Horse Artillery tells of the great men on both sides, the acts of bravery he wouldn't have thought possible, and the terrifying moments. Ages 10 — 17 yrs.
The Midshipman Quinn Collection - Showell Styles
A combined volume of four complete adventures of an unlikely hero against Bonaparte's France. 600 pages of rip-roaring adventure as Midshipman Quinn captures informants, assaults fortresses, battles in mighty naval battles with Spanish treasure ships and makes desperate rescue attempts, all against impossible odds. A Bethlehem book. Ages 10 — 17 yrs.
Other
The Kidnapped Prince — Olaudah Equiano
An amazing true story of the author, an African prince, carried away to slavery in 1755. He tells about his travels as a slave through Africa and across the sea, and of the evils of slavery. Large print, adapted for children. Ages 8 - 14 yrs
William Wilberforce: Freedom Fighter - Betty Everett
Interesting account of the life of this giant of politics — how he almost single-handedly abolished slavery in England and her colonies without a single shot being fired. How he turned from a life of pleasure to politics because he believed God had a purpose for him to make a difference. Ages 8—17 yrs.
Imprisoned in the Golden City - Dave & Neta Jackson
Children's biography of Adoniram Judson, the first missionary to Burma. Fictionalised child added to story to add something for younger children to identify with. Exciting. Ages 7 — 14 yrs.
The Runaway's Revenge Dave & Neta Jackson
A novel about John Newton, writer of Amazing Grace, who was once a slave trader. Told by a boy whom he had enslaved. Ages 8 —14 yrs
Amos Fortune, Free Man -Elizabeth Yates
A life-affirming biography of a slave in America who determined to do his best in every situation and refused to let bitterness rule him. A strong Christian, he brought help and hope to many, before and after he was freed, and left at his death a monetary legacy which still continues today. Ages 10 — 17 yrs
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille - Russell Freedman
A fascinating look at a remarkable man. By an award-winning author. Ages 7 —13 yrs.
My Story: Mill Girl - Sue Reid
It is 1842. Eliza Heisted of Manchester, England is swallowed up in the industrial revolution as she begins work at the local mill as a factory hand. The fictional diary of her first year there. Ages 9 —16 yrs.
Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens
A long abridgement (345 pp.) of the famous story of poor children in London in the I 800's, pressed into working as pickpockets for a living. Dickens attempted to reveal these injustices to the upperclasses. Ages 9 — 14 yrs
William Carey - Janet Benge
In a day when the English expected God to save people "without our help", the Carey's travelled to India, launching the modern missions movement. There they lost family members to death and lifetime savings, but they pressed on, with magnificent consequences. Ages 8 — 16 yrs.
Mill - David Macaulay
With the clear, detailed line drawings Macaulay is known for this architect illustrates a story, brick by brick, about four mills running in the New England area of eastern USA in the nineteenth century, and the lives of their workers. Ages 7 yrs - Adult.
Chimney Sweep's Ransom - Dave & Neta Jackson
A mystery involving a chimney sweep and the evangelist and Methodist reformer, John Wesley, which well portrays 18th century England and a poor coal-mining family. Ages 8 — 14 yrs.
Les Miserables - Victor Hugo
The story of Jean Valjean who went to prison for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread. Marvelous story of forgiveness and a changed life in dire times in France. A StepInto-Reading chapter book. Lge print. Ages 7 — 1 I yrs.
Workhouse: A Victorian Girl's Diary - Pamela Oldfield
In the easy to read diary style, read about the (fictional) life of one girl, Edith Lorrimer, who goes to visit the English workhouse her mother patronises in 1871. Here the poor work as virtual slaves in laundries hour upon hour, day after day. Ages 11 - 17 yrs.
My Story: Crimea - Bryan Perret
What really happened in the Crimean War? Michael Pope of the 110th British Regiment tells his (fictional) story of the years between 1853 and 1857 when he fought in the Crimea. Maps and pictures included. Ages 10 — 17 yrs.
Florence Nightingale — God's Servant at the Battlefield - David Collins
A Sower series biography of a remarkable young woman who was unwilling to conform to the customs of her time when she sensed God's call on her life. The beginning of modern nursing. Ages 9 — 18 yrs.
Famous Lives: Florence Nightingale- Usborne
A well-written large print chapter book about the famous girl whose call from God led her to revolutionise nursing care.Includes her call from God and her work on the Crimean battlefields. HB Ages 6 - 12 yrs.