Christianity

“Nothing special” is the best way to describe Owen Reeder—at least that's what he's been told all his life. When a stranger visits his father's bookstore, Owen's ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn't even know existed. Owen believes the only gift he possesses is his ability to devour books, but he is about to be forced into a battle that will affect two worlds: his and the unknown world of the Lowlands. Perfect for readers ages 10 to 14 who enjoy a fast-paced story packed with action, fantasy, and humor.

"The blessed and inviting truth is that God is the most winsome of all beings and in our worship of Him we should find unspeakable pleasure." "Let a man set his heart only on doing the will of God and he is instantly free. If we understand our first and sole duty to consist of loving God supremely and loving everyone, even our enemies, for God's dear sake, then we can enjoy spiritual tranquility under every circumstance." "We get our moral bearings by looking at God. We must begin with God. We are right when, and only when, we stand in a right position relative to God, and we are wrong so far and so long as we stand in any other position." "When God would make His name known to mankind, He could find no better word than "I AM." "I am that I am," says God, "I change not." Everyone and everything else measures from that fixed point."

"The Donkey and the King" is a story of love with Christian symbolism and allegory. A donkey named Baruch longs for an easier life beyond the stable. He dreams of a life with no heavy burdens and no one to tell him what to do. After leaving the safety of the stable, the donkey becomes lost in the wilderness, but the King sends him a friend. With his new friend, a sheep, the donkey sets out on a journey that you won't forget. Every page is beautifully illustrated with a hidden word that shows everything works together for good for those who love the King. "The Donkey and the King" will warm your heart and fill you with God's unconditional love.

In the author's personal favorite Taylor Kelsey mystery...

An organized gang somehow gets their hands on high-tech automatic weapons, and they attack the police department for no apparent reason. The manager of a superstore goes missing. And a man is attacked in his house for his chess set.

Taylor, a sixteen-year old detective, takes it upon herself to solve these cases, but before she even has a chance, a superstore gets taken over while she's in it! And her and her best friend Susan become hostages.

Mace and Raven are given a mission to stop a catastrophic event. With his halfling abilities still untapped, Vine is allowed to join the mission, but only as a spectator. The clock is ticking and the tragedy is proving difficult to stop. Will Vine be able to sit back and watch, or will the power of heaven unleash just in time?

The Moonbeam Award Gold Medal Winner in the religion category, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible. At the center of the Story is a baby, the child upon whom everything will depend. Every story whispers his name. From Noah to Moses to the great King David---every story points to him. He is like the missing piece in a puzzle---the piece that makes all the other pieces fit together. From the Old Testament through the New Testament, as the Story unfolds, children will pick up the clues and piece together the puzzle. A Bible like no other, The Jesus Storybook Bible invites children to join in the greatest of all adventures, to discover for themselves that Jesus is at the center of God's great story of salvation---and at the center of their Story too.

I have been asked to prepare this little aid for your use in the Home-that first and greatest of schools. The school was founded by the Maker of men, and He called mothers to be its earliest and most important teachers. He prepared a text-book for it which we call His Word, illustrating it richly and fully from life and Nature, and filling it with His Spirit. Wherever it is known, as the children become the members of the Church, the citizens of the State, the people of the World, the Book goes with them, forming the Church, the State, the World. It is not only equal to the need, but contains infinite riches that wait to be unveiled. That no busy mother may say, "I cannot take time to gather from the Bible the simple lessons that my children need," this book of little stories-together making one-has been written. I have tried to preserve the pure outlines of the sacred record from the vivid description and the suggestive supposition that are sometimes introduced to add charm to the story, and in all quoted speech I have used the exact words of the authorized version of the Scriptures, so that the earliest impression made upon the memory of the child might be one that should remain. The stories are not a substitute for the Word-only little approaches to it through which young feet may be guided by her who holds a place next to the great Teacher in His work with little children.

Book 2 of Watch Out for Joel! Joel knows he, Ricky, and Lisa are bound for trouble when they build the world’s biggest slingshot. No one listens when Joel tells them trying it out might not be a bright idea! Will they be able to hide their mistake? Theme: Honesty.

'This is the land of Narnia,' said the Faun, 'where we are now; all that lies between the lamp-post and the great castle of Cair Paravel on the eastern sea. And you-you have come from the wild woods of the west?' 'I-I got in through the wardrobe in the spare room,' said Lucy. What begins as a simple game of hide-and-seek quickly turns into the adventure of a lifetime when Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy walk through the wardrobe and into the land of Narnia. There they find a cold, snow-covered country frozen in eternal winter by the evil White Witch. All who challenge her rule are turned into stone. Narnia, once filled with all manner of Talking Beasts, Dwarfs, Giants and Fauns, is now a dark, joyless wasteland. The children can only hope that Aslan, the Great Lion, will return to Narnia and restore beauty and peace to the land. But will the power of Aslan be enough to conquer the dark magic of the White Witch? Now considered a classic, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is C. S. Lewis's second book in The Chronicles of Narnia, which has captured the imaginations of children for several generations. 'It is, in turn, beautiful, frightening, wise...' wrote an astonished reviewer in The New York Times upon reading The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Is is this same sense of wonder that accompanies the reading of all seven books of The Chronicles of Narnis, C. S. Lewis's masterpiece of children's literature.

All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters talks to kids straight on no soft peddling, no sidestepping. It speaks to them where they live too much of the time in the pop culture and media world. It says what good, faithful parents want to say, but may not always be able to find the words. Dr. Ray Guarendi, Best-selling Catholic author and speaker Many fathers suspect the feminizing of the faith and long for a more muscular Christianity to pass along to their sons. They want something that isn t just a matter of fulfilling Mass obligations or being a nice person. All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters goes through the basic of Faith, always aware that boys learn to know, love and serve God in their own generation not their grandparents. There are precious few resources out there for young men. All Things Guy is among the best! Don t let the opportunity to grow strong, faithful men slip by. Use this resource! Al Kresta, President and CEO Ave Maria Radio Best-selling Catholic author and speaker All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters is chock full of great content presented in a fashion that will appeals to boys. Mixed in with the messages on dignity, virtues, and becoming a Man that Matters; are mazes, puzzles, games and activities that drive home the authors' points. I particularly enjoyed the Media and Men that Matter and Know Your History chapters. The book is aimed at readers ages 9 through 14, but could be read to younger boys under adult supervision and will also be enjoyed by older boys due to the depth of the content included. I'm pleased to give All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters my highest recommendation. Lisa Hendey, Author Handbook for Catholic Moms Product description: All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters is written for boys ages 9 through 14. The chapters include: Dignity Virtues and More Media and Men that Matter Vocations Family and Friends Body Know Your History Boys in the Kitchen Strong Catholic Men of Today Basic Combat Training: Developing a Prayer Life All Things Guy: A Guide to Becoming a Man that Matters also includes mazes, brain teasers and other fun activities that engage boys like building a bow and arrow.