In Barney’s Fortune, a cheerful orphan boy finds a home with a struggling Catholic family in a remote mountain valley. When he rescues a desperate stranger on Christmas Eve, a dangerous chain of events is set in motion, testing his courage, judgment, and faith.
Adventure Stories of Courage, Faith, & Integrity
The Catholic Cliffhanger Series brings rare, action-filled Catholic adventure novels back into print, with language and references adjusted for today’s readers.
Set in early–1900s America, the novels follow young heroes whose adventures demand honesty, courage, and steadfast faith. Themes of self-sacrifice, keeping one’s word, and standing for the truth are woven naturally into the narrative, forming character through example rather than instruction.
The books provide entertaining reading for boys (and adventurous girls) in grades 4 and up. They also make excellent nightly read-alouds for the whole family. These books will have your family sitting on the edge of their seats. But if you think you can stop at the end of one chapter, be prepared for a chorus of “Just one more chapter, pleeeze?”
Product Code: MTW-BF
Format: Softcover
Binding: Perfect bound
Page Count: 376 pages
Dimensions: 5″×8″
ISBN: 978-1-946207-87-6
Returnable? Yes, view return policy.
Consumable? No, purchase one per family.
Answer key: None required.
Mary T. Waggaman (1846–1931) was one of the most beloved Catholic authors of her time. A mother of eleven, she had searched for Catholic books that would hold a boy’s attention, but with no success. Instead of giving up, she decided to write one herself. She went on to write more than twenty books for children.
Her stories became widely known for their strong Catholic spirit, memorable characters, and engaging plots. Loved by both children and adults, her books have formed generations of readers and continue to do so today.
