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The war of Jenkins' ear
Par Michael Morpurgo. 1995
Autumn 1952. Toby Jenkins is not looking forward to another year at Redlands Preparatory School in Sussex, England. But beginning…
with dinner the first night, Toby and his schoolmates know things will be different because of the new boy, Simon Christopher, who before long claims to be Jesus. For grades 6-9Back on Track
Par George Kenneth Marshall. 2019
Although Zack Taylor has become an alcoholic after asking his drug-addicted wife to leave the home, he has two delightful…
children, Sissy and Danny, who implement a search for their grandparents that Zack and Elaine had excluded from their lives. Zack is neglecting the children with gambling and alcohol consumption. After losing a tidy sum to Zack in a betting card game the loser, a drug cartel kingpin, abducts Zack eventually transferring him to a drug packaging factory in Belize where he’s held prisoner. As Zack goes through alcohol withdrawal, he recognizes the foolishness of his path in life, and as he’s exposed to the Christian faith of his fellow prisoner, he finds new hope in Jesus.Sissy and Danny reconnect with their grandparents who welcome them joyously while Zack and his new Christian friend break out of their factory prison and join Zack’s younger brother, Evan, an engineer working in Belize. After several harrowing experiences Zack, Evan, and Evan’s fiancée, Alice, make it back to the United States to rejoin their families.Soon after their return a successful effort is made to find Elaine. However, she is terminally ill with a drug-related infection. The families take Elaine home to give comfort care; eventually, Elaine declares her Faith.Can Zack and his children take this opportunity to rebuild their lives despite Zack’s history of alcohol addiction and a destructive lifestyle by turning to and trusting in Jesus Christ?DNA (Virtues & Vices #1)
Par J. L. Campbell. 2006
When the past impacts the future, life takes a chaotic turn. Russell and Amoy Majors have thriving careers, a comfortable…
home, and two healthy sons. A new chapter opens in their lives when Russ accepts a promotion overseas without consulting Amoy. A move abroad means physical exams, biometric screenings, and embassy interviews. All normal requirements, or they would be, if Amoy didn't believe they might stir a hornet's nest. When an unauthorized test yields unexpected results, the pillars on which Amoy's life is built are shaken. Whether her marriage will survive a shocking revelation and her faith withstand a trial by fire, is anyone's guess. ***DNA is inspirational fiction with a focus on marriage.Long Ago, On a Silent Night
Par Julie Berry. 2019
The miracle of Christmas comes alive in this luminous celebration of unconditional love and the joy and hope and promise…
in every child from Printz Honor receipient Julie Berry!Long ago, in a dusty barn, a mother took a child in her arms, wrapped him snug, made his bed in the hay. He was her gift that Christmas Day. There's no sweeter gift than a life so new. My best gift, little one, is you.In this poignant and lyrical story by Printz Honor recepient Julie Berry, the miracle of Christmas and the promise in every new child come together in a luminous celebration of unconditional love and hope. With tender, incandescent illustrations by Annie Won, the wonder of the nativity story and the marvel of every baby come alive in a wholly extraordinary book for families everywhere.A special, beautiful keepsake storybook to read, share, and cherish every Christmas season with the ones you love.You're My Dream Come True: Building a Family Through Pregnancy, Adoption, and Foster
Par Jean Fischer. 2020
Families are made in different ways--pregnancy, adoption, fostering--but each excited parent has experienced the desire and the wait that comes…
before a little one enters their lives. You're My Dream Come True offers a sweet opportunity to show your kids how much you love them--and loved them--long before your eyes first met.This new board book features adorable animals enjoying the special way God brought them together as a family: "Now every day, I see you grow--the things you do, the things you know--and I'm as happy as can be that God chose you to be with me." Your little ones will love snuggling up in the security of your arms to hear again and again that they've been loved and prayed for even before they were born.This meaningful board book is created by Jean Fischer and Frank Endersby, the same team who created the bestselling book I Prayed for You.