Twelve-year-old Miguel Ortega embarks on a quest to recover a first-century sword in this fast-paced mystery set in 1812 during California's Early Mission Era. Legend claims that the sword enables its bearer to overcome his enemies. And Spain intends to do just that-to conquer more lands and restore her former glory.

Miguel races to intercept the sale of the sword. On every stage of his journey, threats arise from men and beast to hinder his pursuit. He also faces a conflict within: once he finds the sword, will he be able to destroy it? Revelations inspire him to press on, pointing to...

Twelve-year-old Miguel Ortega embarks on a quest to recover a first-century sword in this fast-paced mystery set in 1812 during California's Early Mission Era. Legend claims that the sword enables its bearer to overcome his enemies. And Spain intends to do just that-to conquer more lands and restore her former glory.

Miguel races to intercept the sale of the sword. On every stage of his journey, threats arise from men and beast to hinder his pursuit. He also faces a conflict within: once he finds the sword, will he be able to destroy it? Revelations inspire him to press on, pointing to...

Mandie and her friends set out to investigate and solve six more mysteries in the next two volumes of THE MANDIE COLLECTION. Volume Nine features Mandie and the dark Alley, Mandie and the Tornado , and Mandie and the Quilt Mystery.

Mandie and her friends set out to investigate and solve six more mysteries in the next two volumes of THE MANDIE COLLECTION. Volume Ten includes Mandie and the New York Secret, Mandie and the NIght Thief, and Mandie and the HIdden Past.

One choice will change Libby s life forever.

Libby Norstad s life has changed to anything but ordinary. In 1857, when she comes to live on the "Christina," her father s steamboat, Libby s curiosity ensnares her in a mystery. What is the closely held secret of Caleb, the cabin boy who seems determined to make her life miserable? And how can Jordan, a fugitive slave, possibly reach safety and freedom?

The night is dark. As three men race to the riverfront, bloodhounds follow their tracks. Through her journey to compassion, will Libby become a freedom seeker?

From the golden age of...

Late at night, as the Christina puts out into the Mississippi River, Caleb and Libby keep watch on deck. Close by, the runaway slave, Jordan, creeps forward without a sound. Drawing near the lantern, he stops, as if afraid to enter the circle of light.
On the streets above them no one stirs. Then a dark shape steps from the shadows.
Jordan moans. It s Riggs (The slave-trader.) The cruelest man Caleb knows. Jordan s owner stepping out, so they know he s on their trail.
From that moment the Freedom Seekers can never forget that because of a fugitive slave law Jordan can be taken...

She failed her friend and risked his safety. Will Libby's mistake destroy their mission?

The Christina steams south while Caleb and Jordan finalize their plans. But someone overhears Libby talking about the scheme--will they tell the authorities that Jordan is a runaway slave?

Sick at heart, Libby knows she has let down her friends. She risked Jordan's freedom, and she endangered the mission to rescue his family. Will Caleb and Jordan trust her to help in the Underground Railroad?

Everything seems to be going against the rescue. Will they find a way to...

Captain Norstad stood up to a swindler, but now he might lose the riverboat they all love.

"Sometimes there's a cost for doing the right thing," Captain Norstad stated. Will he and the other Freedom Seekers recover the stolen money before a double payment is due?

When the Freedom Seekers learn that Micah Parker has escaped and is running for the Mississippi River, they leave the Christina and take up the search. They request the help of the Underground Railroad, but will they find Micah before the slave catchers?

When God's law and man's law conflict, which...