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In the first adventure in the series, Peter and Mary find themselves witnesses to the creation of the world just as God is speaking it into existence. Can they unlock the mystery of the scrolls before they get trapped in history forever? Children will discover the answer as the two characters ride rhinos, meet the angel Michael, and talk to a certain snake in the Garden of Eden.

Peter, Mary, and Hank journey to the pyramid-studded desert of ancient Egypt. When the trio become friends with Pharaoh's daughter, they witness first-hand as Moses petitions Pharaoh for the Israelites' freedom. Plagues wreak havoc as the group races to decode the scroll, gets chased by a panther, and battles Pharaoh's cunning advisor, the Great Magician.

In Race to the Ark, Peter, Mary, and their faithful dog, Hank, travel back to the time of Noah. With only seven days to solve the riddle of the scroll and escape the impending flood, Peter, Mary, and Hank must race to help Noah and his family finish the ark. Along their journey, Peter and Mary evade a group of young ruffians and ultimately come face-to-face with the Dark Ruler, an evil man who reminds them of a snake they met in the Garden of Eden.

Ten-year-old Mu, orphaned as a toddler, has lived his entire life in the heart of Africa. For as long as he can remember, he has served in the household of a great-uncle where he is unloved and ignored. In his drudgery-filled life, Mu has little hope of happiness and little hope that anything will ever change. But one day everything does change. On his way to draw water one morning, Mu is astonished when a chameleon greets him by name and announces that they will embark on a quest together.

Nora has been chosen since birth to join the Mothers, who rule the Convent in wisdom and love by gentling the poor souls born as males. Jude leaves home with his fiddle and a dream to see a real live girl. It is Nora's duty to capture any wild boys who trespass on Convent territory, but Jude is far more than a wild boy. He threatens to upend Nora's world. From their differences and desperation arises a passion that could shatter all that the Mothers have built.

Crack open this volume to join Alphonse and Theudebald, troubadours turned dragon slayers, on a zany romp from 13th century France to the Medieval Mediterranean! Along the way meet pirates and spies and inventors. Visit exotic locales and encounter great men of history. Feel the thrill of getting hopelessly mired in a convoluted slough of Levantine politics. Tremble with the earth at the charge of toothy monsters. You’ll laugh a lot. You’ll cry a lot. And like real life adventures, you just might learn some valuable lessons along the way.

Delve into The Secret Princess, an award-winning Catholic fantasy novel about blossoming in a time of trial through the power of stories. Infused with devotion to the Eucharist and the Sacred Heart of Jesus, this captivating tale from J.C. Prins is masterfully written to fill young hearts and imaginations with goodness, truth, and faith.

Just thirteen-years-old, Kusiima has no time for school, sports, or hanging out with the other boys in his African village. With no father or mother to take care of him, he works long hours to support his grandmother and sickly baby sister. Then one day, Kusiima's life suddenly changes when he travels into a nearby protected forest.

Enjoy three creative stories based on caring, love, the Bible, and Christ, while learning the ABCs. We are building caring families, helping children learn about their feelings, emotions, culture, and identity.

Thirteen-year-old Shai is an expert problem-solver. There’s never been something they couldn’t research and figure out on their own. But there’s one thing Shai hasn’t been able to logic their way through: picking at the hair on their arms. Ever since their mom lost her job, the two had to move in with family friends, and the world went into pandemic lockdown, Shai’s been unable to control their picking. Now, as the difficult times recede and everyone begins to discover their “new normal,” Shai’s hoping the stress that caused their picking will end, too.

Eleven-year-old Kiisa has no idea why her parents would send her away to boarding school. She wonders why they can’t all stay together in their beautiful African valley home. But no matter what she says, they are firm: she must go, and she must go to this school. As she says a tearful goodbye to her father, he whispers, “For such a time as this. . . . Remember that phrase, and try to open your trunk soon. You’ll find something unexpected inside.”

A missing airplane...hostile tribes...mysterious kidnappings.... Responsibility falls upon 21-year-old William Rodriguez when his missionary parents disappear in the hostile jungles of Colombia. Willie knows that he has to go find them, but what will it cost him? When his dreams and his very life are on the line, Willie doesn't know whom to trust. Will he be able to overcome his past mistakes and the present failure that seems set on destroying his mission? When Willie finds himself in the midst of a drug smuggling ring, difficult decisions are thrust upon him.

London has been bombed by terrorists. The government has been wiped out, there is widespread power failure and throughout England riots have begun. Maria saw the war planes fly over her home near London and watched in horror as the smoke rose from the direction of the city. Now she must make a hazardous journey to safety with her sister and a Christian friend. For Maria, the journey is also inside herself, as she is forced to face issues that she has never had to consider before and begins to discover a side to life that she never knew existed.

After working as spies to aid the Colonies and delivering a message to General George Washington himself, twins Ambrose and John Clark find themselves volunteering for another mission to help the newly forming United States. This time, the boys step up to help transport much-needed gunpowder to the patriots, and end up in an even more dangerous situation—trying to man one of the first submarines. But the biggest challenge may be finding a way to free their imprisoned older brother.

The little story with a big message. A shepherd discovers his lamb is missing from the flock. He sets off to find him and bring him back to the fold. Is one lamb worth risking your life? The shepherd believes, "Yes , every sheep is worthy of my love. "It's a story of community, love, and sacrifice. In a world of increasing distance and chaos, our youngest children (and their families) need this type of message now more than ever. It's a story of adventure.

There are many families that are separated from their grandchildren, children, nieces, and nephews due to them living in different countries and different states. This heartfelt story bridges the gap between time and space and allows these families to show that true love is never separated. It’s only a word, and in Bryson the Bear’s case, a plane ride away.

Thirteen-year-old Melanie Cooper can’t wait to spend the week at Camp Redwoods. When she arrives, it’s even more wonderful than she imagined. She’s experiencing amazing adventures with her friends and beginning to understand more about God. But Bethany, Melanie’s frenemy, seems determined to ruin camp for her.

1961: For more than 15 years, a cabal of escaped Nazi war criminals has been scheming in secret to restore the glory of the fallen Reich. Now they have set their sights on the one man who can lead them to a fantastic secret facility buried in the Arizona desert. But kidnapping J. J. Roberts, Yale Professor of Theology, is a big mistake: Not because he's a member of the elite Skull & Bones fraternity, and not because he has friends in the highest levels of the American government. Kidnapping J. J. Roberts is a bad idea because his son is Ace Roberts....

An exciting mystery adventure story. Four Christian friends have a mystery to solve. Who is on the back of the white lorry and why are they there? Prayer, faith, and their Bible knowledge all help, but as things get more dangerous, Lance, Joel, Ravi, and Debbie also need to be courageous and obedient. With God's protection and guidance, will they find out what is going on?

Iggy Risner is your typical wise-cracking 12-year-old. When his younger brother, Oz, wakes him in the middle of the night claiming he heard a monster in the attic, Iggy takes him upstairs to prove him wrong. But instead of a flesh-eating beast, they discover hundreds of their plastic toy dinosaurs that have mysteriously come to life.