Barney’s Fortune

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?”