The Mysterious Goblet is the third volume of the gripping new series for 10 year olds and up titled In the Shadows of Rome (6 books total).

Being a Christian in ancient Rome was very dangerous. To spread the faith and stay alive, you had to live in the shadows. . .

Maximus, his slave Aghiles, and their friend Titus are again caught up in exciting and dangerous events—this time when Titus discovers a rather ordinary goblet in his sack. Where did it come from? Who put it there and why? The plot thickens when a man is killed outside Titus' house. The boys must decide, and quickly, what to do about the goblet before somebody else gets hurt.

Follow their adventures as they forge priceless friendships—and discover the many secrets lurking in the shadows of the Rome.

A classic springtime tale from Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon!

This classic story follows a little bunny as it discovers a blue egg and begins to wonder about all the wonderful things that might be inside. With colorful illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Leonard Weisgard, and a playful and endearing text by the legendary Margaret Wise Brown, The Golden Egg Book is a perfect for the littlest of hands.

My Golden Book of Prayers by Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy, the newest "Golden Book" from Catholic Book Publishing, is an excellent and highly-acclaimed collection of prayers for children. Set in large easy-to-read type, this book simply and beautifully introduces young Catholic children to some favorite well-known prayers. Enhanced with vibrant colorful artwork, this titleintroduces children to 22 great prayers. This book is an excellent gift idea and a great devotional resource for children.

Among the features of this book are:

• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• vibrant full-color illustrations
• durable board book binding
• gold-gilded page edges
• a cover padded in the front and back
• a built-in ribbon bookmark
• attractive purple foil printing on the cover
• die-cut in the middle of the front cover to give the front cover a three-dimensional effect

The following prayers are included in this title:

• The Sign of the Cross
• The Glory Be
• The Our Father
• Prayer to the Holy Spirit
• The Hail Mary
• Morning Offering
• Prayer to My Guardian Angel
• Psalm 23
• Psalm 150
• Thanks for the World
• Act of Contrition
• Prayer before Communion
• Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament
• Prayer before a Crucifix
• Thanks for My Family
• Prayer for Friends
• Prayer on My Birthday
• Prayer before Meals
• Prayer after Meals
• Prayer to St. Joseph
• Prayer to St. Bernadette
• Heaven, My True Home

Here is a skillful weaving of the story of St. Ignatius Loyola's conversion and pilgrimage with the colorful and dangerous history of Spain and Italy in the early sixteenth century. The life of the very human, very great Basque nobleman who founded the Jesuit Order makes for one of de Wohl's finest novels.