Bøger af Lois Walfrid Johnson

The fifth and final book of Johnson's series, set in 10th-century Ireland and Norway. It's been three years since their adventures began. Bree, her brother Devin, and Mekkel now enter a new world with the Viking explorer Leif Erickson.

Mikkel asks Bree to be a cook for his voyage to Greenland. Somehow her excellent food becomes inedible and the Vikings think she's trying to sabotage their voyage.

Bree arrives in Norway and is sent to work as a slave for the family of Mikkel, her Viking captor. She struggles to adjust, feeling worthless and disrespected, and wondering why God wants her in Norway. Her prayers are answered when she is given the opportunity to teach Mikkel's grandparents to read using an illuminated Bible stolen from an Irish monastery.

When winter draws near, how will the "Christina" escape the untimely, fast-approaching ice storm?In the dark of night come the rapid strokes of the ship s bell, dense fog, and the slap of paddlewheels against water and then the whistle screams a warning. A steamboat s coming too fast, too close. "Run!"Out of the darkness and danger come the piercing notes of a gifted fiddler. His face seems to hold a secret. What is the fiddler s challenge for the Freedom Seekers of every place and time?How will the Freedom Seekers answer Captain Norstad s questions: What is most important to you? What do you "really" want? From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad, come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series." ""

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? They learn that Micah Parker has escaped and is running for the Mississippi River. The Freedom Seekers leave the Christina and take up the search. Requesting the help of the Underground Railroad, will they find Micah before the slave catchers? When God's law and man's law conflict, which will they choose to follow? From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad, come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

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 salvage the life-and-death mission? From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad, come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

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 steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad, come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

This year-long book of devotions consists of fifty-two engaging stories along with daily questions and activities for each week of the year. Girls respond to each story as it relates to their own lives with talk, journaling, and prayer. These award-winning devotions will affirm girls in their identity as God's children and special creation.

Jordan escaped slavery once. Must he escape again? Ashadowy figure lurks on the dark riverfront near the Christina. Libby is sure that it must be the cruel slave trader Riggs, who has vowed that no slave of his will ever escape alive. Does Riggs suspect that the runaway Jordan is hiding on her pa's steamboat? Track Libby, Caleb, and Jordan in the second book of the Freedom Seeker's series as they race to keep Jordon free from the clutches of slavery. Libby and Caleb scan the crowds of passengers bound for the Minnesota Territory. Has Riggs slipped by and boarded the Christina unnoticed? From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad, come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.

In a strange city, finding help might be a matter of life or death. Can the Freedom Seekers spot the eerie signal in time to secure their safety?Jordan makes plans to travel to Chicago and turn over the gift to help fugitive slaves. But then a dangerous man escapes--if he recognizes Libby, Jordan, and Peter, they will be in danger. When a disguise for Libby seems the only answer, it will require a sacrifice she isn't sure she's willing to make.Will a life-threatening steamboat accident and Libby's new willingness to forgive bring the breakthrough she needs?From the golden age of steamboats, the rush of immigrants to new lands, and the dangers of the Underground Railroad, come true-to-life stories of courage, integrity, and suspense in the Freedom Seekers series.