Lamplighter Collection

Ellen is eager to join her aunt in the city to learn to be a seamstress, but the reception awaiting her is far from what she envisioned. To make matters worse, Ellen is enticed to enter a forbidden room that costs her more than physical suffering. But all

This is the story of young Roger Read, who has learned from his grandfather never to miss a "chance." His hard work, honesty, and diligence are richly rewarded. But having become self-absorbed in his own pursuits, Roger finally realizes something is mi

Already a rift is forming, and Lady Selina is secretly satisfied. Poor Clemence had not even entered the home of her soon-to-be stepchildren and had no idea that a great manipulator was setting the stage for disaster!
Her blunders and inexperience with a

I’m Kelly Nash, the best fellow in the place. Everybody likes me; and I like myself!

Brimming with mischief and armed with a twinkle in his eyes, Kelly Nash doesn’t have a care in the world. Work at the mill is easy, Grandfather doesn’t tell him what

He had always been a bully at school. In fact, he rather prided himself on it and had just made the unpleasant discovery that, like all bullies, he was a coward. How then does a character like that have such a magnetic draw?

And then there’s the one dr

We all know the gnawing feeling that rears its ugly head as envy. Christians are not exempt, as we see in the case of Charlie, who says, “But don’t it seem hard that some folks should have everything, and the other folks nothin’?” Soon Charlie realizes th

Behind many smiling faces hides a hurting heart, for there is often a high price to pay for what appears to be glamorous. In this compelling story, Mrs. Walton gives us a glimpse into the life of a disillusioned actress. In her fabricated world of glamour

Southworth continues the story of Ishmael Worth in Self-Raised. From the sultry heat of Cuba to the gloomy crags of Northern Scotland, Ishmael stands resolute in his commitment to those he loves. Whether he is wrestling with the icy hand of death or caref

As soon as you enter this story you will meet a condescending father; a quiet, supportive wife; two rambunctious brothers; and a bright-eyed orphan girl.

It’s no secret that Mr. Graham married his beautiful young wife for her money, but sweet Alice Gra

Charming, handsome, and popular, Horace Wheeler seems to have it all; yet, his life grows emptier by the day. As he fritters away the years with girls and galas, little does he realize that the world and all its pleasures are drowning out his true calling

This is a special allegory for fathers to read to their daughters. As the story goes, once upon a time there were three weavers, and to each was born a daughter. The “watcher of weavers” prophesied, “A royal prince shall seek to wed thy child,” but she mu

After turning through the first few pages, you will find yourself irresistibly drawn into the world of young, tender-hearted Arthur. Traveling alone to the home of his miserly grandfather, Arthur soon makes friends with the neighbors next door. Full of vi

Filled with the intrigue of knights and nobles, thieves and robbers, this is a story of friendship and sacrifice. A little girl agrees to give up her precious white dove to prove her friendship, and lives are miraculously saved.

Horace, Percy, and Cyril are ordinary boys who love the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Their discerning pastor starts a club for boys – The Order of the White Knights – challenging them to be chivalrous in their own neighborhoo

Through endless trials, Ellen realizes that suffering has strengthened her faith, bringing her closer to God and making her better able to cope with life’s problems. The contrast in her life, especially with the people who surround her each day, creates a

Tip is a leader, but not the kind you’d want in your Sunday School class. Not only is he full of sarcasm and provocations, he is the naughtiest boy in school…until he hears a story that compels him to come face-to-face with who he is and who he would like

Words Fitly Spoken and Other Stories for
the Young is a compilation of short stories
for the whole family. There is something
here for dad, mom, brother, and sister.
Each tale carries the theme that self-love,
deeply twisted yet subtle, intrudes upon