Hello Dernier Friends!
I hope you’ve had a lovely summer, with perhaps a holiday away?
I thought I’d drop in just before the Bank Holiday to give a quick bit of info about our newest books, so you can either order now, or tuck the information behind your ear for a big event that happens at the end of the next term… 🙂
Seriously, if you’re concerned about the spiritual wellbeing of a child, don’t wait until a big event – get something into their hands now. It could be exactly what they need.
The Capstone
The Capstone is now thrilling pre-teen readers! This historical novel by author Pam (P.S. Daunton), set in post-Roman Britain, was launched on 1st August. It’s the sequel to The Dove Stone, although it’s a separate story in itself, so you don’t have to read The Dove Stone to enjoy it.
Here’s one quick review: “I love the detail and description of this book. When you start reading you get hooked in, as if you are in the book itself.”
The theme is ‘sacrifice’. I won’t give anything else away! There’s danger, suspense, and lots of action – and through the exciting story, it points readers to Jesus, who was the perfect sacrifice.
You can order both books together with a small discount from our website, or of course, like all our books, you can get them from your local Christian bookshop.
Beech Bank Girls
This beautiful second edition of Eleanor Watkins’ chick-lit for 10-14s, is ready to thrill your girls! Seriously, girls love this book. If you don’t have one on your shelf, get one, read it, then give it to all the girls in your life. It will help to set them on the right course, along with the girls in the story.
The mum of an adopted girl said, “I would thoroughly recommend this book. It delves into topics that are generally relevant but it also it covers difficult Christian questions and dilemmas in a way that’s engaging and fun to read.”
Memory Makers
Discrimination is a very important topic. It has probably never been particularly easy to be a Jewish child in a secular school, but right now it must be really difficult. If you have Jewish neighbours or friends, do buy this book for the children (the book is particularly aimed at girls 8-11-ish). It will help them to feel heard and understood.
Michele Guinness recommends it! She says, “At a time when many are wondering how to combat increasing anti-semitism, we need to tell our children the stories of what it was like for Jewish children growing up under the Nazi regime. The recollections of Zanna’s grandmother, as she gradually and gently shares her recollections of wartime Poland, will capture the imagination and heart of any child. Zanna’s is an ordinary, loving family – but this is a tale with a vital twist.”
Who Invented Sisters?
This book (by Eleanor Watkins) about Jack and his family is such fun. It’s an easy-reader with black and white illustrations. It came out last year – it’s great to encourage new readers, but also for family reading. Girls love it as well as boys!
The next book in the series will be with us soon (planned release October), so why not get this one for your own family reading, or to bless a family who might not be able to afford to buy Christian books for their kids, even though they’d love to?
And that’s our last four books – hopefully something for most kids. Do forward this to your friends and family, church youth workers, teachers and anyone else who would like to be a ninja youth worker!
Books can be a voice in tough places. And bring a lot of joy!
Thanks once again for all your prayers. We love publishing these books for you to share with your family and friends, and pray for all the readers.
May the Lord bless you and keep you,
Janet