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Novels and Stories
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selection of novels and stories for children to adult readers. Some are
entertaining stories with truly Catholic spirituality. Many are based in
historical fact and can be used as part of a history or reading course as
supplementary material and are recommended by various homeschooling programs in their
syllabi. |
Use the menu below to select a topic or
author of interest or scroll down to see other interesting titles.
Historical Novels - real history in novel/story form.
Many are from Bethlehem Books, who specialize in wholesome family books and
historical novels. View the timeline for these and other
historical novels below
Fr. Francis Finn - Lively and entertaining stories
of family life set
in a Catholic context from the famed parish priest
Louis de Wohl - a series of novels
for teens and adults based on the lives
of the saints
Knights and Ladies Series - More historical novels in
quality hardback binding
Owen Francis Dudley - A masterful series of novels that
explain the Catholic faith in real life settings in recent times
Msgr. Robert Hugh Benson - a
powerful series of novels from the famous English convert and apologist
Hilda von Stockum - a series
of entertaining novels of Catholic life in Ireland and the Netherlands in the
30's and 40's (for children and teens)
Novels and Stories for Children
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The Good Bad Boy
Fr. Gerald T. Brennan |
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The daily diary of an eighth-grade
boy. Of all of Fr. Brennan’s books, this is the one that is most requested.
Grade school and Jr. High boys will love this favorite and reread it many
times. Any parent who ever attended the old-style Catholic grade school will
remember their youth fondly through this story. Everyone will find it good
entertainment and a great teacher of Catholicity. Ages 12+ |
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128 pps, softcover |
$19.50 ea |
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128 pps, hardcover |
$25.95 ea |
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HAPPY LITTLE FAMILY by Rebecca Caudill |
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Its a good
thing mothers understand what no one else seems to when you are the youngest
child and finally 4 years old. Bonnie is ready to join her siblings in their
many adventures. Join the Fairchild family in their journeys of fun and
adventure that close families enjoy.
Bethlehem Books
Read to ages 4+ |
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107 pp softcover |
$16.50
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SCHOOLHOUSE IN THE WOODS
by Rebecca Caudill |
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The sequel to
Happy Little Family. Bonnie's adventures continue in the richly flavored
atmosphere of Kentucky's mountain life in the early 1900's. Join her and the
rest of the Fairchild family in this simple tale of a school year that
Bonnie will never forget.
Bethlehem Books
Read to
ages 4+ |
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129 pp softcover |
$16.50
each |
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Up and Down the River
by Rebecca Caudill |
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The sequel to
Schoolhouse in the Woods. Bonnie and Debbie's desire to get rich causes them
to respond to a sure-thing magazine advertisement.
Things do not turn out quite the way they had imagined in this humorous
sequel. Bethlehem Books
Read to
ages 4+ |
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160 pp softcover |
$16.50
each |
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Buy all three books and save.
Only $46.95 set |
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CATHOLIC TALES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS by Caryll
Houselander |
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Tales of
princes and gypsies, bishops and Catholic boys and girls. Here are stories
that remind us of the strong faith of young souls and that evil cannot
triumph over goodness.
Read to ages 4+ |
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134 pp softcover |
$15.50
each |
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MORE CATHOLIC TALES FOR BOYS
AND GIRLS by Caryll Houselander |
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Here are more
tales; stories of princesses, castles and kings involving Catholic boys and
girls to remind us that miracles do happen and that love is stronger than
death.
Read to ages 4+ |
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150 pp softcover |
$15.50
each |
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STORIES OF THE
CHILD JESUS FROM MANY LANDS by M. Mary Loyola |
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Every Christian
culture has given us touching legends and charming stories of the wondrous
deeds of the Child Jesus. Many of these tales reveal to children the
generous ways he helps them when they are unhappy or afflicted.
Read to ages 5+ |
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150 pp softcover |
$15.50
each |
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THE WEKA FEATHER CLOAK A New
Zealand Fantasy
by Leo Madigan |
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A Catholic
Historical fantasy in line with C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. Young
artistic Danny is asked by the Nuns who run his school to do a special job.
But an angel from heaven picks him for a more spiritual job. Useful for
readers who enjoy a fast paced adventure.
Bethlehem Books Age 12+ |
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264 pp softcover |
$19.50
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Novels and Stories (Teen-Adult)
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The
Robe
by Lloyd
Douglas |
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First published in 1940’s. Over 6,000,000 sold!
This is a fictional history set in Jerusalem and Rome at the time of the
Crucifixion. A Roman soldier Marcellus, wins Christ’s robe as a gambling
prize. He begins a quest for faith and truth in a Godless world. A timeless
story of adventure, romance, and the Faith. You won’t be able to put it
down. The book is better than the movie (starring Richard Burton and Deborah
Kerr). NOTE: Foreword is not an endorsement for Fr. Andrew Greeley. |
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520 pp softcover |
$22.95 each |
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The Prize
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Marilyn Murray, a shy 13 year old becomes a
young Catholic heroine, wins a scholarship & speaks up about pro-life
issues. For young teen girls or older. |
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$12.95 ea |
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Amata Means Beloved
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When Sr. Maria Amata enters the monastery she is
eager to become a spouse of Christ – to give all she is and has to God.
However, she finds that living in the monastery with the other nuns
radically confronts her understanding of the life itself and her motives.
Find out how she resolves her doubts and brings peace to her soul. Gives a
glimpse into life in a monastery. |
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$14.95 ea |
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True Stories
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A Victim to
the Seal of Confession
by Rev. J. Spillman S. J. |
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A
true story. A
Priest was convicted of murder and robbery. He was acquitted after years in
prison by the admittance of the real criminal who confessed to this same
priest that he himself had committed the crime. Proof of the awesome duty of
the priest bound by the
seal of confession! This book
is the base for the movie I Confess (see
videos)
by Alfred Hitchcock.(a Catholic). |
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Softcover |
$12.95 each |
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