Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 48) F I F T H G R A D E The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett Susan Creek Douglas Wilson Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson Discover the magic of the secret garden along with Mary, Dickon, and Colin. The sweetness and mystery of a long neglected garden springing forth life parallels the life that wells up in the children as they enjoy and tend the secret garden. A tale you will want to read more than once. (1) Soft 358p #255-720 $6.99 Sequel to Blackthorn Winter, yet clever enough to stand on its own, Wilson’s further venture into historic fiction once again captured discerning interest of our four boys and will captivate your students, too. Set during the Great Awakening, this story provides inimitable opportunity for probing how godly boys become godly men. (2) Soft 124p #000-957 $12.00 A fast-paced adventure story about young Jim Hawkins, who finds a treasure map among a dead pirate’s belongings. 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