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Ballantyne Book giveaway!

Posted on June 28th, 2007 by kimc

Vision Forum has a new series: Ballantyne Christian Adventure Library. There are 10 titles for sale now at a great price for high quality hardbacks. Inside sources say these books are everything you would expect from Vision Forum. They are well written, fast paced, with a rich vocabulary and exciting storylines. The characters are strong, courageous, virtuous, principled - except for the bad guys, of course. :)
And the Christian worldview is inextricably woven into the book, from cover to cover. I am a firm believer that one’s worldview shines through in all that one does, and Mr. Ballantyne was a Scottish covenanter of the 1800’s. You will know that when you read his books.
From the VF website:

Ballantyne was not just another writer of the Victorian age who penned exciting historic fiction. His strong and uncompromising Christian presuppositions undergird all his stories. He encouraged his readers to put their trust in God for this life and the next, and taught in his stories that the one safeguard against evil is the redemptive love of God.
…But for Ballantyne, Stevenson might never have made his travels through the Pacific where, notably, he wrote his masterpiece Treasure Island. Reading Ballantyne?s The Coral Island at age fifteen sparked in Stevenson both his life-long love for the South Seas, and a fierce devotion to his fellow Scot. Stevenson even included Ballantyne in the introduction to his book Treasure Island, where he dubbed this proponent of Gospel Christianity and boyhood adventure, ?Ballantyne the Brave.? The title stuck.

So here’s the best part. I get to give away one title each week for the next 10 weeks!
This week’s title is The Coral Island.

Probably the most popular and thrilling story by R.M. Ballantyne, The Coral Island is a breathtaking account of narrow escapes, harrowing trials while stranded in the south Pacific, the very real need of the cannibalistic, pagan savages for the light of the Gospel, and the courage of three young adventurers.

To enter the drawing for this title, just leave a comment on this post.

You know what? I was wrong. The weekly drawing isn’t the best part. It gets better: blog about Ballantyne Books (be sure to link back to Vision Forum) and mention this giveaway, and you will be entered in a drawing for a full set of all 10 books! The winner of that drawing will be announced after all 10 individual titles have been given away. Just include the following phrase so I can find your post:

Life in a Shoe is hosting a giveaway of Vision Forum’s exciting new adventure series, Ballantyne books.

Let the comments begin!

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68 Responses to “Ballantyne Book giveaway!”

  1. MamaArcher, on June 28th, 2007 at 6:18 pm Said:

    this sounds great!!!!

  2. MamaArcher, on June 28th, 2007 at 6:31 pm Said:

    I did a post! I would love to get these for our boys!

  3. Andrea, on June 28th, 2007 at 6:58 pm Said:

    Is there a translation to German???

  4. Milehimama, on June 28th, 2007 at 7:07 pm Said:

    Sound like good “boy” books, which are hard to find. (Captain Underpants anyone? No?) LOL

    Enter me!

    Mama Says

  5. mrskbrook, on June 28th, 2007 at 7:54 pm Said:

    I’ve been drooling over these books for my 2 boys, they would love them, pick me, pick me! Yes, I know it’s a random pick, but it never hurts to ask (or beg as the case may be), LOL!

    Lisa

  6. mrafalski, on June 28th, 2007 at 7:58 pm Said:

    the books sound great. Enter me!

  7. Shannon, Mommy to six, on June 28th, 2007 at 8:03 pm Said:

    Enter me, too!

  8. Michelle B., on June 28th, 2007 at 8:11 pm Said:

    Okay enter me too! I am always trying to find good boy books (considering I have 5). I will go over to my blog right now and blog about this.

  9. Kenj, on June 28th, 2007 at 8:46 pm Said:

    Coral Island is one of our favorites! We’d love to read the rest…

  10. Lady Why, on June 28th, 2007 at 9:24 pm Said:

    Yippee!! Enter me, please! I’m always in need of some good ‘boy books’ too… they can be so hard to find!

  11. Lauren, on June 28th, 2007 at 10:00 pm Said:

    Enter me! My son’s only 2 but I can’t wait to start reading “real” books to him!

  12. Mercy, on June 28th, 2007 at 10:06 pm Said:

    I’m leaving a comment and will blog about it as I get a moment. I haven’t actually looked at the books yet, but hey, I trust ya! So far they sound great!!

  13. Jeana, on June 28th, 2007 at 11:00 pm Said:

    Those sound really good!

  14. robynbowes, on June 28th, 2007 at 11:28 pm Said:

    Our family would be very grateful and delighted to be entered into your giveaway. My oldest son, and voracious reader, would be thrilled if we won our first Ballantyne book! Thanks for the fun!

  15. EllaJac, on June 29th, 2007 at 12:40 am Said:

    Guess this is one way to get me to comment; I’ve enjoyed perusing your blog immensely since I found it a few weeks ago. I have 2 kids, 5, 3, plus one due in september, which we’re planning on having at home (no patio for an outdoor water-birth though!). I admire and respect how you manage your home and family, and enjoy your insight.

  16. Southern Belle, on June 29th, 2007 at 3:41 am Said:

    Got it in. Great quality literature for boys and young men is at a premium. Thanks alot! I look forward to the giveaway!

  17. Sam-Is-Mad, on June 29th, 2007 at 6:05 am Said:

    Yay! I love Ballantyne.

  18. gr8tful4grace, on June 29th, 2007 at 11:36 am Said:

    Kim, This is awesome! ~Yvonne
    http://www.homeschoolinthelittlehouse.blogspot.com

  19. Jennifer, on June 29th, 2007 at 1:53 pm Said:

    Oh, I’d love to enter too! I’m working on builidng up our family library. :-) Sorry we missed you when you were in our neck of the woods!

    Jennifer

    http://www.old-paths.com
    http://www.noblewomanhood.com

  20. Bethany, on June 29th, 2007 at 3:08 pm Said:

    Count me in!

  21. Duchess of Fife, on June 29th, 2007 at 4:17 pm Said:

    WooHoo!! I’ve been wanting these books. :)

  22. mj jones, on June 29th, 2007 at 4:58 pm Said:

    i’m in

  23. Cobble, on June 29th, 2007 at 5:14 pm Said:

    sounds great!

    ~antonia
    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/cobbles

  24. Anna, on June 29th, 2007 at 7:31 pm Said:

    Wow, this sounds like a great give-away! How fun! Isn’t Vision Forum the greatest??

  25. aBookworm, on June 29th, 2007 at 10:11 pm Said:

    Oh lord, it’s been so long since I read Ballantyne. I must have all of 10 years old when I first read Coral Island and was swept away into a world of adventure and danger. Strangely, I’ve forgotten the details of the story but I still remember the intense feeling of excitement I had while reading this book. I’d love nothing more than to have a copy of this book and share the adventure anew with my child. Thanks for this awesome giveaway. I’ve blogged about as it as well. Check it out.

  26. HSBSuzanne, on June 29th, 2007 at 11:26 pm Said:

    Please enter me in the contests!

    Thank you!

    Here’s a link to where I posted about it:

    http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Suzanne/349611/

  27. HSBSuzanne, on June 29th, 2007 at 11:41 pm Said:

    Also, I’ve blogged about the contest here:

    http://roseinthemorning.blogspot.com/2007/06/contest-you-can-enter.html

  28. Jody from AZ, on June 30th, 2007 at 5:21 am Said:

    Count me in too! I don’t have a blog… this sounds like a good time to start one!

  29. SonlightHomeschoolers, on June 30th, 2007 at 1:45 pm Said:

    Thanks, hope I’m not to late. I would love to win some books. Especially from Vision Forum.

    I have visited your blog many times but haven’t left a comment before ;0) and have been meaning to say that you have beautiful children. I have 5 boys and 1 girl and wonder how many more boys we would have had if we continued to have more babies =)

    When I was young I always wanted a dozen kids and had it all planned out that I would have 8 girls and 4 boys. Goofy me!!! But that was my 10yr old brain thinking.

    Blessings,
    Linda<><
    http://www.homeschooling6.com

  30. SonlightHomeschoolers, on June 30th, 2007 at 1:56 pm Said:

    Ooop! I accidenly put in my ling as http://www.homeschooling6@yahoo.com instead of homeschooling6.com
    So my name isn’t linking to my blog. Not sure if this is important or not ;) thought I would let you know.
    Gees! Guess I was so excited about this giveaway =)
    Blessings,
    Linda<><
    http://www.homeschooling6.com

  31. Martha A., on June 30th, 2007 at 3:56 pm Said:

    I cannot believe I have never read these! They sound great!!!

  32. Kim C., on June 30th, 2007 at 4:44 pm Said:

    Andrea,
    Sorry - as far as I know, these are not available in German. But maybe you could work on a translation? :)

  33. Treasurekeeper, on June 30th, 2007 at 5:55 pm Said:

    I’d love to be entered in your contest :)! And I’ll have to see if I can get a chance to blog about it :)!

  34. Nicola, on June 30th, 2007 at 8:55 pm Said:

    Yeah, I love Ballantyne’s books. I put the link on my blog!

  35. Shushan, on July 1st, 2007 at 12:44 am Said:

    Sounds like the kind of book my 12 yr old son could really get into.

    Thank you very much for having this drawing!

    Susan in Va :))

  36. Lindsay, on July 1st, 2007 at 11:51 am Said:

    Hi!

    I found your blog through cappucinosmom on Homeschoolblogger. I’ve enjoyed getting to know you. :)

    Lindsay

  37. REInvestor, on July 1st, 2007 at 11:06 pm Said:

    Oh I love VisionForum and everything they publish. So please enter me.

  38. Misti, on July 1st, 2007 at 11:25 pm Said:

    My 11yo son is a major GA Henty fan, so when he heard that Ballantyne was like Henty, he was beside himself. We immediately ordered the Coral Island from Ebay and he devoured and loved it. Now now he wants them all. YIKES. PLEASE pick me!!!! I have 5 kids behind him that will also read them!!

  39. Debra, on July 2nd, 2007 at 5:11 am Said:

    Kim,

    I’d love to be entered.
    Thank you very much.

    Debra

  40. MomtoAPKMGJL, on July 2nd, 2007 at 12:46 pm Said:

    I saw these at a HS convention and loved them. UInfortunately, the budget wouldn’t allow at the time. :( Thanks for the opportunity!
    Mom to a buncha V’s ~ Jen

  41. Andrea, on July 2nd, 2007 at 5:57 pm Said:

    Ok, Kim, I would gladly work on a translation, but I would need a copy of the book(s) to get started… hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink!

  42. MamaK, on July 3rd, 2007 at 8:20 am Said:

    Thank God for good books for boys. I am so grateful.

    I linked, blogged, and have commented.

    Do I win yet?

    ~Karen

  43. Laurie, on July 3rd, 2007 at 11:54 am Said:

    Thanks for the contest. I’ve also blogged about it.

  44. lace, on July 4th, 2007 at 1:04 am Said:

    What a great contest. I am heading right now to blog about this giveaway and link to your site.

    http://me-lace.blogspot.com/

  45. Neil & Darla Sautter, on July 4th, 2007 at 5:46 am Said:

    Wahoo, I love a good contest! These books look awesome — my boys are adventure lovers.

    Thanks ever so much,
    Darla S.
    (endyblue)

  46. Neil & Darla Sautter, on July 4th, 2007 at 5:55 am Said:

    I’m also putting a notice on my blog, about the giveaway. Thanks again!

    Darla

  47. Loriann, on July 5th, 2007 at 12:28 am Said:

    would love to win this! great idea.

  48. Mercy, on July 5th, 2007 at 5:00 pm Said:

    My blog is up! Wow, how awesome that would be to win the set!!!!

    Thanks for the opportunity.

  49. LeftCoastOnlooker, on July 6th, 2007 at 5:39 am Said:

    I posted!
    Great giveaway!

  50. Kate, on July 7th, 2007 at 3:07 am Said:

    I blogged about the contest and would love to win some books. My older two girls love to read and I have three boys who could definitely grow into them later.

  51. Heather, on July 12th, 2007 at 7:37 pm Said:

    Please enter me! I’m blogging about it now! thanks!

  52. ~*~Hallie~*~, on July 20th, 2007 at 5:53 pm Said:

    Hi! I did post, but since I’m a little new to this computer code stuff, I’m not sure it will show up correctly. But I tried, please check my blog! Thanks so much, I’m really glad I read this post, these books seem wonderful!

  53. Lisa, on July 21st, 2007 at 6:02 am Said:

    Please enter me in the contest. These books look and sound great!

  54. ~*~ Jennifer ~*~, on July 24th, 2007 at 5:07 am Said:

    Thank You! I can’t wait.

  55. KatieBug (ksl), on July 24th, 2007 at 12:56 pm Said:

    Our family would LOVE to add these books to our collection!!

  56. hillsfam, on July 26th, 2007 at 3:42 pm Said:

    I’d love this set of books. Please add me in the drawing. Kathy~ kathyh_fl@bellsouth.net

  57. michelle, on July 26th, 2007 at 10:37 pm Said:

    I have posted about your give-away at my blog http://www.northofthe49.com/blog/?p=254

  58. Treasurekeeper, on July 31st, 2007 at 8:06 pm Said:

    I posted :)! What a fun give-away :)!!!

  59. Laura Williams, on July 31st, 2007 at 9:07 pm Said:

    Would love to win this!

    You can find a blurb about the contest on my blog at http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/07/tuesday-edition-of-contests-galore.html

  60. Karen, on September 26th, 2007 at 3:15 am Said:

    Well I guess I will post a comment to make an effort to try to win one of these books…but if I win I would like it to go to the Tully Children. As my family knows, I believe that education in whatever form it takes is wonderful, and I wholeheartedly believe that reading and understanding what you read is the best hobby for training young minds in undertsanding all the things they must learn, even math and science. Reading certainly encourages imagination and the ability to think outside the box to provide solutions. My whole family knows that when I am reading, if they call my name, i probably won’t acknowledge them as I am so absorbed in the stroies I am reading. (OK so I admit most of what I read nowadays, besides case law and statutes, is sci-fi such as the Dune series by Frank Herbert [an intellectual sci-fi read], The Lord of the Rings/Symarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien, the Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis [which doesn't fit into the sci-fi genre per se, but you'll find it often on the sci-fi/fantasy shelves of the bookstores] and anything by Isaac Asimov), also spend a great deal of time now reading about C++ Computer Programming [just a bit of a hobbyist in this]). Anyway, a toast (of apple juice of course) to you for doing this wonderful thing. In the olden times books were a sign of wealth. I think that holds true today, the ability to enjoy or comprehend a story, article or learn a life lesson without enduring the hardship just by reading a book is very valuable indeed. (-the Tully Children’s Auntie Karen) I am going to try to blog this link about the contest at my blogspot tullylaw.blogspot.com

  61. Melissa Markham, on September 26th, 2007 at 2:01 pm Said:

    What an awesome opportunity! I have posted about the contest on my blog! THANKS!

  62. Lesha, on September 26th, 2007 at 3:05 pm Said:

    Great giveaway!

    http://fashionfling.blogspot.com/2007/09/win-free-complete-set-of-ballantyne.html

  63. Chelsea Rae, on September 26th, 2007 at 5:57 pm Said:

    What a great giveaway, I love those books!!

  64. Andrea, on September 26th, 2007 at 8:08 pm Said:

    It would be lovely to have these books. Thank you for being a part of this giveaway, and I do so enjoy your blog!

  65. Donna, on September 27th, 2007 at 4:27 pm Said:

    Looks like great books! I’m off to add it to my blog now.

  66. tcvp, on September 27th, 2007 at 5:57 pm Said:

    We would all love some “boy” books around here. Thanks so much for your blog. We also have 8 children - 5 boys 3 girls so far. I can often relate to your posts. Life in a Shoe is hosting a giveaway of Vision Forum’s exciting new adventure series, Ballantyne books.

    Cindy in Canada

  67. Rob, Jenny and Baby William, on September 27th, 2007 at 6:19 pm Said:

    Those books look amazing! We would love to get in on the drawing!

    I’m going to leave a post on my blog!

  68. Eileen, on September 28th, 2007 at 5:34 am Said:

    Hmmm… maybe I should start a blog…

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