An exquisitely illustrated retelling of the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen. An evil troll creates a mirror which reflects the bad and ugly sides of people. Shards of its glass enter a young boy, causing him to reject his loving family and best friend Gerda. Helped by kind strangers and guided by her warm heart, Gerda makes the perilous journey to rescue her friend from the icy palace of the Snow Queen.

Young Noble Talbot had no idea that his life was about to change beyond his wildest dreams that morning as he went about his usual chores. Noble is a simple peasant boy, the orphaned grandson of Henry Talbot who was once the king's favorite falconer. Since his grandfather's death the year before, Noble has been left to care for his grandmother and himself. Henry left him a strong legacy of faith and love for the Lord, along with keen skills in hunting and his prized peregrine falcon, Fly. The day begins as any other-doing chores for Granny and then taking Fly out to hunt for their supper. Before it is over, however, a chance encounter in the hunting fields leads to Noble abruptly leaving home and his granny for the castle in Caernarfon.

Life at the castle is full of exciting new challenges, but also times of loneliness and fear. Noble is quick to make friends, and even more quickly, to his dismay-enemies. Among his new friends, are King Stephen, who has taken a personal interest in his new young falconer, and the little prince, William. William looks up to Noble in the same way Noble admires the king's knights and daydreams of being like them. Their friendship is a blessing, but who would have suspected it would lead to such bitter jealousy and a threat from Noble's enemies, as well? When that threat turns to treachery and danger for the king's family, Noble does not hesitate to take action-even if it means acting alone.

The first in the Noble Heart series, "Flight of the Falcon" introduces us to young Noble, a lad of courage and character, faith and fidelity. His life has been difficult at times, and adversity and peril seem to follow him always, but armed with the knowledge that God is with him, Noble perseveres and presses on for the victory. Noble's journey to maturity continues throughout the series of books as he seeks to follow and trust God through every test and trial that comes his way. The stories are entertaining and exciting, full of adventure and mystery-but they are encouraging, as well, meant to inspire and influence young people in their own life journeys.

Parents can expect good, wholesome literature in the Noble Heart series-upholding godly values without excessive violence, bad language, the occult, immoral conduct or disobedience to authority. Whether read alone or as a family, these books will uplift and nurture all.

Cover art beautifully done by Sarah Lowe.

Other books in the Noble Heart series: "Quest for the Kingdom" "Shadow of the Dark Knight" "Winter of the White Wolf" "Sea of Honor" "Valley of Valor" "A Hero's Heart"

"Foster may not be as dangerous as the Wolf, but he is a sly old fox nevertheless, and I want him caught," the king instructed the young knight standing before him. "He has cheated several old widows out of their homes, and to my mind that makes him the "worst" of thieves. It should not be too difficult to apprehend him alone, Sir Noble. The old man is no swordsman. His weapon is his "tongue." You will not find a more cunning liar and cheat in all the kingdom. In fact, that is how he escaped the knights who were bringing him in-not by weapons, but by his lies and trickery. If you catch him, he will not so easily deceive "you," I am sure."

Noble is disappointed that he is not to ride out with the other knights after the kingdom's most dangerous criminal, the Wolf, and his gang, but instead is going on his own after an old man. Without complaint, however, he plunges out into the bitter cold of the worst winter in memory. It does not take long to find the old scoundrel in the village of Aber, but blizzards block the way back to Caernarfon and the dungeons awaiting Simon Foster. While they wait to make their journey Noble is dismayed to discover his prisoner has more than one or two nasty tricks up his sleeve

To make matters worse, the eerie howling of wolves bring childhood fears rushing back. They seem to haunt his dreams and even his footprints in the snow. Noble pushes on, putting his trust in God and allowing nothing to prevent him from carrying out his duty. He finds help from the people of Aber, and in turn helps "them" in their greatest hour of need when wolves-both the four-footed sort and those walking on two feet-surround them all.

"Winter of the White Wolf" is the fourth book in the Noble Heart series. Once again we see Noble step out in faith and with courage to do the king's will-and the will of His Heavenly Father, as well. As young Sir Noble follows God, he becomes a leader of men and an example of strength and valor. Noble's journey to maturity continues throughout the series of books as he seeks to follow and trust God through every test and trial that comes his way. The stories are not only entertaining and exciting, full of adventure and mystery-but they are encouraging, as well, meant to inspire and influence young people in their own life journeys.

Parents can expect good, wholesome literature in the Noble Heart series-upholding godly values without excessive violence, bad language, the occult, immoral conduct or disobedience to authority. Whether read alone or as a family, these books will uplift and nurture all.

Cover art beautifully done by Sarah Lowe.

Other books in the Noble Heart series: "Flight of the Falcon" "Quest for the Kingdom" "Shadow of the Dark Knight" "Sea of Honor" "Valley of Valor" "A Hero's Heart"

A simple little task for the king-that was all it was supposed to be. A chance to see sunny shores and experience new lands. To enjoy a little break in the routine and a relaxing voyage. That small mission put Sir Noble Heart on a ship for the first time-and off to the most perilous time of his life The journey was not what it was supposed to be-and neither was the ship Noble and his friend Sir Michael boarded that day. Flying under the flag of England, the "Sea Eagle" was not the ordinary merchant ship it pretended to be, but rather, when the occasion arose, a pirate ship

Noble and Sir Michael are dismayed to find themselves among pirates, but what can they do? Greatly out-numbered and in the middle of the sea with no way off the ship, they must make the best of it. They find the pirates have their own code of honor, twisted though it may be, and have never met "true" men of honor as these two young kingsmen are. Noble and Michael are forced to fight alongside the men of the "Sea Eagle" when a fierce battle suddenly erupts with another ship of pirates. The nightmarish circumstances that Noble finds himself in next cannot destroy his conviction that God is right there with him-and with the men who are caught in the nightmare with him.

Fifth in the Noble Heart series, "Sea of Honor" is the story of a beacon of light in utter darkness, hope in an ocean of hopelessness, and the life raft of one young man's faith strong enough to carry a boatload of men to redemption. Hardened men find peace in the storm when they turn to the God of Sir Noble Heart. Noble's journey to maturity continues throughout the series of books as he seeks to follow and trust God through every test and trial that comes his way. The stories are entertaining and exciting, full of adventure and mystery-but they are encouraging, as well, meant to inspire and influence young people in their own life journeys.

Parents can expect good, wholesome literature in the Noble Heart series-upholding godly values without excessive violence, bad language, the occult, immoral conduct or disobedience to authority. Whether read alone or as a family, these books will uplift and nurture all.

Cover art beautifully done by Sarah Lowe.

Other books in the Noble Heart series: "Flight of the Falcon" "Quest for the Kingdom" "Shadow of the Dark Knight" "Winter of the White Wolf" "Valley of Valor" "A Hero's Heart"

Trouble has found Sir Noble Heart once again-but this time in the form of his little dog Hero One scrape after another with the pup finds the young knight in trouble with his superiors and at his wit's end to understand what has gotten into the little rascal The problems with Hero, however, are nothing compared to the trouble Noble finds when his captain sends him and his friend Sir Michael out to discover the source of mayhem on the road to Conwy.

Highwaymen have been attacking travelers near the village of Aber, in particular. The two knights stop at Master Locke's Inn in Aber seeking information when more trouble lands literally at their feet in the middle of the night The connection to the royal family brings King Stephen and the young prince hastening to Aber only to find the trouble has just begun. Strangers have been asking questions about the red-haired girl hidden in the inn and when she is linked somehow to the prince-well, it puts a target on both their backs

It takes a hero to save the day but heroes come in all shapes and sizes. No one believes that mischievous little Hero could actually live up to his name-except Noble. "Did I not tell you, William, not to judge people-or creatures-by their appearances?" Sir Noble reminds the young prince. "Hero has a small body, but he has a huge heart It is full of strength and determination, courage and loyalty He has the heart of a hero We look on the outside, but God looks upon the heart, the Scriptures say. And even little Hero can surprise us by what is in his hero's heart " It is true. With Hero's dogged determination and keen nose leading the way, Noble presses forward with faith and courage of his own in his quest to triumph over trouble.

"A Hero's Hear"t is the seventh book in the Noble Heart series. Men no longer see a mere lad in Sir Noble Heart, but a young man of strength and valor-a true leader among men. Noble's journey to maturity continues throughout the series of books as he seeks to follow and trust God through every test and trial that comes his way. The stories are entertaining and exciting, full of adventure and mystery-but they are encouraging, as well, meant to inspire and influence young people in their own life journeys.

Parents can expect good, wholesome literature in the Noble Heart series-upholding godly values without excessive violence, bad language, the occult, immoral conduct or disobedience to authority. Whether read alone or as a family, these books will uplift and nurture all.

Cover art beautifully done by Sarah Lowe.

Other books in the Noble Heart series: "Flight of the Falcon" "Quest for the Kingdom" "Shadow of the Dark Knight" "Winter of the White Wolf" "Sea of Honor" "Valley of Valor"

Rumors of a fearful figure roaming the countryside and villages have reached King Stephen and his Council. Now the king wants to know the truth of the matter-is this "Dark Knight," as he has been dubbed, simply an old wives' tale as some declare, or is he "real" and a threat to the people the king has vowed to protect? Sir Noble Heart and his friend Sir Michael are appointed to either track down the villain and capture him, or prove that he is nothing but a fable. They pursue every lead, but time and again, it seems, they are too late and the Dark Knight has slipped from their grasp once more. A chance meeting in the dark does solve part of the puzzle, however-the evil knight is after none other than Sir Noble and the king himself

The hunters become the hunted. Everyone connected to Noble and the king is in great peril, as well. Unknown to Noble and the royal party, terrible danger has followed them to what should be the most peaceful place of all-his country home. The Dark Knight strikes, luring his prey into his fiendish plot, and determined to wreak his revenge against those he perceives have done him wrong. All looks lost until Sir Noble desperately risks everything for his friends-with a little help from unexpected sources

The third volume in the Noble Heart series, "Shadow of the Dark Knight," is a story of fearless valor, faithful devotion and heroism. Sir Noble Heart, the youngest member of the King's Guard, has become renowned in the kingdom as a young man of integrity and courage. Is it any wonder, then, that he holds the respect, trust and admiration of the king? Noble, however, is often unsure of himself-but he "is" sure of God Noble's journey to maturity continues throughout the series of books as he seeks to follow and trust God through every test and trial that comes his way. The stories are not only entertaining and exciting, full of adventure and mystery-but they are encouraging, as well, meant to inspire and influence young people in their own life journeys.

Parents can expect good, wholesome literature in the Noble Heart series-upholding godly values without excessive violence, bad language, the occult, immoral conduct or disobedience to authority. Whether read alone or as a family, these books will uplift and nurture all.

Cover art beautifully done by Sarah Lowe.

Other books in the Noble Heart series: "Flight of the Falcon" "Quest for the Kingdom" "Winter of the White Wolf" "Sea of Honor" "Valley of Valor" "A Hero's Heart"

As the newest and youngest member of the King's Guard, Sir Noble Heart has excelled in his training and come to love his new way of life in the peaceful kingdom. It comes as a shock to all one day when news suddenly arrives in Caernarfon that an army is marching toward them to make war. King Stephen refuses to believe his old friend the Duke of Conwy would turn against him and, despite his council's warnings, he delays taking action in order to find out the truth of the matter. Knowing no one would ever suspect a lad as young as he to be a spy, Noble volunteers to meet the advancing army and look for answers. Noble has gained the respect of both king and kingsmen, and consequently is sent to discover who is actually behind the coming assault and why.

Noble sets out for Conwy with his friend, the king's stable boy, Jamie. Posing as simple peasant boys out for a hunt, it does not take them long to encounter the army-and danger, as well. If they are found out to be spies, it will go very badly for them-very badly indeed. What is the secret hidden in the heart of the army camp? And friend or foe-who is the strange girl they literally stumble upon? Who can he trust? Noble begins to realize that he is searching for not only answers, but a way to stop the war altogether

"Quest for the Kingdom," the second volume in the Noble Heart series, reunites us with Sir Noble Heart, formerly known as Noble Talbot, a simple country lad who has unexpectedly become one of the king's falconers. His courage, loyalty and heroism in rescuing King Stephen's little son from kidnappers has led the king to reward him even further with his loftiest dream-knighthood. Noble's journey to maturity continues throughout the series of books as he seeks to follow and trust God through every test and trial that comes his way. The stories are not only entertaining and exciting, full of adventure and mystery-but they are encouraging, as well, meant to inspire and influence young people in their own life journeys.

Parents can expect good, wholesome literature in the Noble Heart series-upholding godly values without excessive violence, bad language, the occult, immoral conduct or disobedience to authority. Whether read alone or as a family, these books will uplift and nurture all.

Cover art beautifully done by Sarah Lowe.

Other books in the Noble Heart series: "Flight of the Falcon" "Shadow of the Dark Knight" "Winter of the White Wolf" "Sea of Honor" "Valley of Valor" "A Hero's Heart"

"Whatever you do, do not let them know your true identity " Noble whispered to the young prince. "Remember, I am your brother "Henry" and you are "John."" Everything had changed in an instant. One minute they were enjoying the serenity of a ride through the forest on a beautiful autumn morning, and the next, they were surrounded by a ring of arrows pointed straight at them. Ambushed Fear and guilt flooded over Noble. How could he have allowed this to happen? He, whose charge it was to protect Prince William above all else Now it appeared they were in the hands of a gang of fierce criminals and what could he do? Courage and skill he had, but he was only one knight.

To the edge of a deep ravine the men led them. Noble suddenly realized where they were. He had never been there before, but there was no doubt in his mind. He had heard frightening tales from the time of his childhood of this place, a secret place of perpetual twilight and crushing dread where even brave men shivered and heroes quaked. Noble knew they were merely old wives' tales, but still a cold chill seemed to blow now across his neck and down his spine. They stood at the edge of "Glyn Tywyll" and their path led down into its mysterious blackness. "Glyn Tywyll-the Dark Valley; Glyn Tywyll, also called Glyn Tranc-the Valley of Death."

Noble and Michael are held prisoner in the narrow valley, but to their surprise, they find they are not alone. Four children, as lost and captive as they, are concealed in the shadows of Glyn Tywyll. Hidden treasure, Noble and Michael think of them-"precious jewels." Can they rescue them? Can they even save "themselves"? Time is running out. Catastrophe is bearing down on them all.

In "Valley of Valor," the sixth volume in the Noble Heart series, Noble struggles with feelings of failure and guilt as he seeks to protect those entrusted to his care. He is reminded that, as with Joseph and his brothers in the Scriptures, often when men seek to do evil, God means it for good. Noble's journey to maturity continues throughout the series of books as he seeks to follow and trust God through every test and trial that comes his way. The stories are entertaining and exciting, full of adventure and mystery-but they are encouraging, as well, meant to inspire and influence young people in their own life journeys.

Parents can expect good, wholesome literature in the Noble Heart series-upholding godly values without excessive violence, bad language, the occult, immoral conduct or disobedience to authority. Whether read alone or as a family, these books will uplift and nurture all.

Cover art beautifully done by Sarah Lowe.

Other books in the Noble Heart series: "Flight of the Falcon" "Quest for the Kingdom" "Shadow of the Dark Knight" "Winter of the White Wolf" "Sea of Honor" "A Hero's Heart"

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