Cornerstone Academics
The Captain's Boy & The Hard Truth
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The Cornerstone Story Collection — High School
Two complete novellas in one volume, written for readers in grades 9–12 — substantial, unhurried historical fiction about the courage to tell the truth - about yourself, and to a friend.
The Captain's Boy. On a Norwegian herring boat in a failing season, fifteen-year-old Eskil makes one small, proud choice that costs the whole crew their catch - and lets another man take the blame. What it costs him to set it right, spoken aloud on the open deck, is the truest work of his life.
The Hard Truth. Sivert can tell false gold from true by the drag of it on the stone. When his closest friend stakes everything on a stranger's glittering promise, Sivert must decide whether friendship means keeping the peace or telling a hard truth to a face he loves.
Set in richly imagined working worlds — herring boats and hill farms, smithies and droving roads — these are stories that trust their readers: no easy lessons, no thin characters, only real people carrying real weight and choosing well at real cost. Together the pair turns on honesty, accountability, and the courage to speak plainly.
Ideal for the classical or Charlotte Mason high-school reader, for family read-aloud and discussion, and for anyone who wants literature that forms character without ever preaching. A companion to the elementary volumes of The Cornerstone Story Collection, written for older hearts and longer attention.
This volume includes two complete novellas:
- The Captain's Boy
- The Hard Truth
Choose your format: Paperback (6 x 9 in, printed and shipped) or EPUB ebook (instant digital download).
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