{"product_id":"early-rising-the-cornerstone-story-collection-volume-9-cornerstone-academics","title":"Early Rising, Volume 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cornerstone Story Collection — Middler School, Volume 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 9 in the Middle School series of The Cornerstone Story Collection. Written for ages 11–14 and ideal for readers in grades 6–8, \u003cem\u003eEarly Rising\u003c\/em\u003e gathers four historical stories of quiet moral courage — and reads just as well aloud as a family. Set in richly imagined villages inspired by nineteenth-century Northern Europe, each story follows a young person through a moment of real weight: a quarrel to mend, an unthanked duty to keep, a kindness that costs something. Peacemaking, humility, faithfulness, and compassion emerge through what the characters do, never through a lecture. Perfect for classical homeschool families seeking rich, character-forming historical fiction. Includes 'Early Rising,' 'A Borrowed Coat,' 'The Unlit Lamp,' and 'Tired Horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis volume includes four complete novellas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Rising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Borrowed Coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Unlit Lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTired Horse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for ages 11-14, these historical stories are ideal for readers in grades 6-8 and equally rewarding as family read-alouds — perfect for classical homeschool families seeking rich, character-forming historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback (printed and shipped) or EPUB ebook (instant digital download).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornerstone Academics","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50327245619429,"sku":"9798951391414","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"EPUB (ebook)","offer_id":50327245652197,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3845\/6805\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jul_22_2026_03_43_35_PM.png?v=1784763845","url":"https:\/\/cornerstoneacademics.co\/products\/early-rising-the-cornerstone-story-collection-volume-9-cornerstone-academics","provider":"Cornerstone Academics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}