L.E.D.™ Resources & Recommendations

Let the Authors Speak (Revised)

Use this resource to help find Literature according to Time Period and Location to enliven your HisStory study.  It lists many popular & classic books according to century and country, in several chart formats.

This comprehensive guide is designed to be a resource guide for life. Categorized by setting, century/location, author, title, you'll soon have a unique guide to 'worthy literature' in almost every setting. Entries in this extensive book list also include reading levels, genre notations and a short synopsis. An introduction elaborates upon Charlotte Mason's methodology and ways to incorporate 'living books' and narration into your school routine. 117 pages, softcover.

Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's Literature
By Elizabeth Wilson / Crossway Books & Bibles

Easy to use, helpful resource, especially when you aren't as up to speed as you'd like to be concerning children's literature. Don't know which books are good? Don't remember what they are about? A little book review on each book listed, and categorized.

Treasured as one of the best guides to the best children's literature, Books Children Love contains all the classic favorite stories, along with some unfamiliar ones. Organized into topical categories of animals, art, morals, biography, celebrations day, dance, humor, literature and others, titles are arranged by the author's last name. Each book has a personal description of the content, providing a warm synopsis. 320 pages, indexed, softcover.

The Book Tree: A Christian Reference for Children's Literature
By Elizabeth McCallum & Jane Scott / Canon Press

Another "book of books". Similar to Books Children Love, but different opinions, different books listed.

Want to foster a lifelong love of reading in your children? Here's a wonderful place to start! McCallum and Scott offer a feast of enticing book "blurbs" highlighting top-quality fiction and biography classics that'll send your family running, not walking, straight to the nearest library! Titles are categorized by grade level, from preschool to high school. Includes a subject index. 222 pages, softcover from Canon.

PILGRIMS PROGRESS ANNIV ED
By John Bunyan / New Leaf Publishing Group

This is a beautiful edition that combines many of Bunyan's books. We treasure this one.

This heirloom-quality reproduction will enrich your soul---and your bookshelves! Includes The Pilgrim's Progress, The Holy War, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, The Imprisonment and Release of John Bunyan, Bunyan's Dying Sayings, Christian Behaviour, The Barren Fig Tree, Bunyan's Last Sermon, The Water of Life, and a dozen narrative etchings. 860 pages, 8.5" x 11" hardcover.

The Pilgrim's Progress
By John Bunyan / Hendrickson Publishers

Inexpensive hardback edition.

Once the most deeply cherished book in English-speaking households other than Bible itself, John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress is the allegorical tale of Christian the pilgrim on his journey to the Celestial City. Along the way, Christian encounters both worthy companions and dreadful adversaries. Although this book was written more than three hundred years ago, this stirring spiritual narrative still bears the power to challenge and encourage readers on their own spiritual journeys.

Pilgrim's Progress
By John Bunyan / Whitaker House Publishers

Inexpensive hardback edition.

"The Pilgrim's Progress", is the classic fictional allegory of a young man named Christian who is on an adventurous journey across rough terrain, over sunlit hills, and through dark valleys. His trek is an intriguing story for all ages --the pilgrimage takes us from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City whose builder and maker is God."

Pilgrim's Progress
By John Bunyan / Barbour Publishing

Nice looking, inexpensive edition I don't have. :-)

Start your students on the hike of their lives---with the most famous pilgrim in history! Join Christian as he faces monsters and deceivers along the way to Celestial City. Meet some of the most memorable characters in literature---Mr. Worldly Wiseman, Apollyon, Mr. Great-heart, and the giant Despair. Original text in easy-to-read typeface with handsome antique-style cover. Includes brief author biography. 342 pages, softcover from Barbour.

"Over the centuries countless souls have been transformed by John Bunyan's timeless and brilliant Pilgrim's Progress-in my estimation, one of the greatest works ever penned. I am thrilled that Max McLean has brought Bunyan's stirring words to life. I am confident that this unique production will captivate and encourage you." Ravi Zacharias

Dangerous Journey
By John Bunyan / Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Beautifully illustrated, children's retelling of Pilgrims Progress. Our children wore out our first copy and are on their second.

One of the best-known and best-loved stories in the English language, Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress is here retold in modern language for children ages 7 and up. Beautifully done full-color illustrations by Alan Parry appear on every page. This is a splendid introduction to a Christian classic! Large format hardcover, 126 pages, from Eerdmans.

John Bunyan: The Tinker of Bedford
By William Deal / Christian Liberty Press

Simple biography of Bunyan our family enjoyed.

Do your 8-to-12 year olds know who John Bunyan was? Your kids will be fascinated by the story of how he was imprisioned for preaching the gospel and jused his time in jail to write the classic The Pilgrim's Progress for his dying daughter.

The John Bunyan Story: The Torchlighters Series DVD
By Vision Video

Video on Bunyan our children enjoyed.

John Bunyan spends his days in prison, separated from his wife and children. Living in the cold, stone cell is the price he pays for going against the established state religion. If only he would agree to stop preaching, John could walk out a free man! Why does he choose to stay in jail, and how will he serve his Lord in this wretched place? Find out in this episode of The Torchlighters.

The Torchlighters is a series of animated programs for ages 8 to 12, presenting the lives of true-life heroes from Christian history. When Kids see what God can do through a "Torchlighter" who is devoted to carrying out His will and purposes, they too may want to carry a torch of faith by serving Him.

Special DVD Features:

• English and Spanish languages with optional English subtitles
• Fascinating documentary with additional information on Bunyan's life, filmed at the Bunyan Museum in England
• Comprehensive leader's guide with four complete lesson plans, background information, and more
• Reproducible student handouts, including comprehension and discussion questions, puzzles, activities, coloring, and more
• The Pilgrim's Progress
board game (in PDF), based on John Bunyan's best-selling book

Pilgrim's Progress (Animated) DVD
By Gospel Communications Int'l

Ok, not the complete story, but our children enjoy this.

Now animated for a new generation, John Bunyan's 300-year-old spiritual allegory chronicles the perilous but fulfilling journey all Christians take from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Join Pilgrim as he travels through the Slough of Despond and over the Hill of Difficulty. This story has had a tremendous effect upon countless lives through out the world. It's a timeless story for children of all ages, and reintroduces adults to the themes of the Christian life as well. Running time: Approximately 35 minutes. Closed-captioned.

DVD Bonus Features:

The all-in-one curriculum text features the full-length, illustrated version of The Pilgrim's Progress along with discussion questions at the end of each chapter. A unit study, character analysis, annotated Scripture references and more are included, as well as a student CD with printable pages of questions, activities and illustrations!
The Audio CD is read by over fifty different actors, and includes over five hours of exciting dramatic interpretation of the unabridged classic, featuring emotion-stirring music, sound effects and more---will inspire your own spiritual journey.

A Special Edition softcover book of The Pilgrim's Progress is included as well, for those that want a smaller & lighter version to read on the go, or to have an extra copy of the text on hand.
This Kit Includes:

Only then does he understand his true calling--a calling no other man in the entire kingdom of Arrethtrae can fulfill--a calling given him by the King Himself.

Teamed with a young slave girl, Leinad is thrust into adversity and danger--for the Dank Knight and his vicious Shadow Warriors will stop a nothing to thwart the Kings plan to restore the kingdom. Leinad will need more than a sharp blade and a swift hand to fulfill his mission and survive the evil plots of the King's sworn enemies!

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil--and the future of a kingdom lies in the hands of a young man. Exciting fiction for teens.

Teamed with a young slave girl, Leinad is thrust into adversity and danger--for the Dank Knight and his vicious Shadow Warriors will stop a nothing to thwart the Kings plan to restore the kingdom. Leinad will need more than a sharp blade and a swift hand to fulfill his mission and survive the evil plots of the King's sworn enemies. Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil--and the future of a kingdom lies in the hands of a young man. Unabridged. 3 CDs. Read by Andy Turvey & Dawn Marshall.

Leinad's quest takes him from the chains of slavery, near the jaws of dragons, and close to the arm of love. And when the rest to f the kingdom turns away from the King and the Code, Leinad turns to his most faithful ally, Tess. With her help, Leinad struggles to conquer his own doubt. But he must do so soon, for the King's arch enemy, the Dark Knight, is about to unleash his entire evil force, and only Leinad can stop them.

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; where the future of a kingdom is at the threshold of either victory or defeat, one man holds the key. Exciting fiction for teens.

Suddenly propelled into a desperate battle against evil, Cedric must rely on the Master's training if he is going to survive. But the ultimate battle is yet to come, for the Dark Knight is at work, implementing his plan to take over the kingdom. Will Cedric be ready to sand in the face of pure evil?

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; and where hope and compassion are as powerful weapons as the sword. Unabridged. 3 CDs. Read by Andy Turvey & Dawn Marshall.

Then a stranger comes to the city. Drawn to the man's mysterious ways, Cedric discovers the stranger's humility belied great strength and wisdom. That's when an astounding truth become clear--the stranger is a Master of the Sword, and He is there to train Cedric.

Suddenly propelled into a desperate battle against evil, Cedric must rely on the Master's training if he is going to survive. But the ultimate battle is yet to come, for the Dark Knight is at work, implementing his plan to take over the kingdom. Will Cedric be ready to sand in the face of pure evil?

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; and where hope and compassion are as powerful weapons as the sword. Exciting fiction for teens.

Leinad's quest takes him from the chains of slavery, near the jaws of dragons, and close to the arm of love. And when the rest to f the kingdom turns away from the King and the Code, Leinad turns to his most faithful ally, Tess. With her help, Leinad struggles to conquer his own doubt. But he must do so soon, for the King's arch enemy, the Dark Knight, is about to unleash his entire evil force, and only Leinad can stop them.

Journey to Arrethtrae, where the King and His Son implement a bold plan to save their kingdom; where courage, faith and loyalty stand tall in the face of opposition; where good will not bow to evil; where the future of a kingdom is at the threshold of either victory or defeat, one man holds the key. Unabridged. 3 CDs. Read by Andy Turvey & Dawn Marshall.

Kingdom Series Volumes 1-6
By Chuck Black/ Multnomah Publishers, Inc.

All six books in this series, at a special price.

Sir Kendrick & the Castle of Bel Lione, Knights of Arethtrae #1
By Chuck Black / Multnomah Fiction

First book in the sequel series. We're enjoying it now. More to come Spring '09.

A sinister new order threatens the Knights of the Prince. Dispatched to Bel Lione, Sir Kendrick and Sir Duncan seek to uncover the identity of the secretive Conquistero Knights---and expose the truth about their stronghold. But first they must contend with evil Lord Ra! First in The Knights of Arrethtrae spiritual allegories for teens. 176 pages, softcover from Multnomah.

Young Duncan M'Kethe finds himself caught in the web of Sir James Turner, the former Covenanter turned military leader of the persecutors. Duncan is torn by his hatred of the English, who have treated his friends cruelly, and his father's instructions to love his enemies. He must be true to Jesus Christ while attempting to rescue his father from enemy hands.

The first in the Crown & Covenant series, this book emphasizes the sacrificial loyalty to biblical Christianity that so many of our Christian forbearers displayed. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.

The Crown and Covenant series follows the lives of the M'Kethe family as they endure persecution in 17th-century Scotland, and later flee to colonial America. Douglas Bond weaves together fictional characters with historical figures from Scottish Covenanting history. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.

The Crown & Covenant series follows the lives of the M'Kethe family as they endure persecution in 17th-century Scotland. Douglas Bond weaves together fictional characters with historical figures from Scottish Covenanting history. Ages 10-14.

The M'Kethe clan finds itself in pre-Revolutionary War Connecticut weathering a storm of religious and political upheaval. Ian M'Kethe is forced to make a choice against enormous odds in the face of rising conflict between the Colonists and the French with their Indian allies. Ian makes an unlikely friendship with Watookoog, an Indian, and risks everything but gains something he thought he had lost forever. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.

Douglas Bond teaches English at Covenant High School in Tacoma, Washington, and is a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Bond lives with his wife, two daughters and four sons in Washington state.