There is something about reading books written from times gone by. The use of words seem to be thought provoking and able to flow in a lyrical way. I commented in a blog post 10 years ago about the eloquence of language a hundred or more years ago. When I saw that one of the categories was reading a book that was over a hundred years old, I knew exactly what collection I would go to. Lamplighter has taken books from times past and edited them to show the character of God and Biblical truths. They are definitely books that I want my children to pick up and read.
Stranger At Home by Mrs. Sherwood is a story of Elvira who was allowed to live with her indulgent grandparents for 6 of her childhood years. After their death, she returns home where her adjustment to the rules and boundaries set by her parents is more than rough. Having reached the breaking point, her father declares that the family will provide for her basic needs but not give any more instruction or correction making Elvira essentially a stranger in her own home and teaching her and the reader a lesson on discipline and correction.
2 other stories are included in this book. The Coveted Bonnet, author unknown, follows Virginia Clark as she learns that the consequences of disobedience and covetousness can sometimes be deadly. The Cords of Sin by Charlotte Tucker is more geared toward parents to remind them of their duties as parents to teach them diligently and to show what consequences there can be when that duty is put to the side.
If you are looking for books with Biblical truth, morals and strong character, I recommend any of the Lamplighter series.
