Children’s / Teenage fiction: Religious and spiritual stories

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Book SynopsisBased on the inspirational title This Is Your World from Tiger Tales, God Bless Our World is a heartfelt celebration of nature that reminds little ones of the beauty of God''s creation, and their role in caring for the wonders around them.A father deer and his fawn roam the sweeping landscape of their forest home and marvel at its wonder in this inspirational board book. The fawn learns that the world is full of surprises, from migrating monarchs to tiny acorns that grow into might oak trees. Everything in the world was given by God for all to enjoy, but it must be treated with care. God Bless Our World also explores the timely topic of conserving nature and appreciating all that it has to offer. 

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Book SynopsisLiving in Toledo, Spain, and raised a devout Catholic, Isabel cannot know her privileged life is about to unravel. The tolerant society she is used to has been turned upside down by the Spanish Inquisition and the Grand Inquisitor, Torquemada. Now even the walls have ears, and no one is immune to rumor, suspicion, a resentful servant, or a neighbor bearing a grudge. Still, Isabel feels safe from the burnings and torture. After all, her father is a respected physician in the court of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.     Then Isabel is betrothed to an abusive man she thoroughly dislikes, and for the first time, her doting parents are united against her. The reason becomes all too clear when they reveal to her their family''s Jewish roots. By marrying their only child into a respected old Catholic family, they hope to protect her and dispel any suspicion that they have not always been devout Christians. Despite their efforts, Isabel''s father is arrested and tortured by the Inquisition, and it''s up to Isabel to concoct a desperate plan to save his life - and her own.

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Book SynopsisJonah and Rebecca have fallen on hard times and as Passover approaches they cannot afford any of the things they need to celebrate the festival. "God will come to our aid" Jonah insists, even on Seder night as the house is dark and his table empty. When a magician knocks on their door asking to join their Seder, they are unable to oblige, but the stranger is undeterred. "I have brought the Seder with me" he claims, snapping his fingers to produce two lit candlesticks. At the magician's command, the house is transformed and the table is laid with everything Rebecca and Jonah could need for a perfect Seder and a fabulous Passover feast. But is this all a magician's illusion or could it be the heavenly intervention by the prophet Elijah? The Magician's Visit has been adapted from a classic folktale by I. L. Peretz - one of the greatest Yiddish writers of all time. Written by acclaimed children's author Barbara Diamond Goldin and with beautiful new illustrations by award-winning illustrator Eva Snchez Gomez, this is a spellbinding retelling of a much-loved tale.

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Book SynopsisA sudden flash flood brings the Jungle Doctor into some serious trouble as he and a couple of the Mvumi hospital staff go to the rescue of a dangerously ill patient.In the African jungle, short journeys can become life threatening when the weather takes a turn for the worse. But it's not only the weather that is against them, there are many other difficulties for the Jungle Doctor to tackle. Even small cuts can become serious infections - and infections can lead to sickness, even death if not treated properly.However, this time the Jungle Doctor has help at hand with the new flying ambulance and the first radio phone to be operated at Mvumi Mission Hospital.Another thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.

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Book SynopsisAnother thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.Yet again the Jungle Doctor has a battle to fight while trying to save people's lives. Infections and disease are defeated with medicine and good hygiene but Nje - the Witchdoctor cooks the stings of Scorpions in his evil potions. Instead of bringing health and joy to his patients he brings sickness, fear and even death. However the time comes when the Witchdoctor urgently needs the help of the Jungle Doctor himself. Nje's life depends on it.

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Book SynopsisNg'wagu who for years has lived in "Utitu" - "The Land of Darkness" - comes to the Jungle Hospital to see what Jungle Doctor could do for him with his "instruments of iron."Truly the Bwana has strong medicine for eyes," had said his friends. But Berenge, the witchdoctor had grown rich by his own brand of "strong medicine for eyes" - so strong that it meant almost certain blindness for his patients - and he is not letting Ng'wagu out of his clutches so easily. The story tells how his evil deeds at length were thwarted, and how Ng'wagu found light, not only for his eyes, but also for his soul. Another thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.

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Book SynopsisJohn Bunyan could be said to have authored the most influential book in the English language (other than the King James Bible) – The Pilgrim’s Progress. But he has also written another dramatic allegorical novel – The Holy War. Bunyan’s plan for his readers was for them to experience the struggles of the city of Mansoul as a fierce battle rages to take control of it. However, alongside this knife–edge drama Bunyan wished his readers to understand how the struggles of their souls ran in parallel to the struggles of the wretched inhabitants of that place. The righteous and honourable ruler Shaddai and his son Immanuel rule Mansoul with justice and equity. But the ruler of darkness – Prince Diabolus – has other plans. With his evil captains and their battalions Diabolus plots the fall and destruction of the once happy city. The first to fall is Captain Resistance as Diabolus knows that there is only one route into the city and that it can only be breached through the permission of the people of Mansoul itself. With Captain Resistance gone, the city is laid open to Diabolic lies and the next to fall is Lord Innocency and then the city is lost. So begins a story of treachery and deceit, foolishness and pride, forgiveness and final redemption. In fact this is, as Bunyan intended it, the story of a sinner saved by the grace of God.

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Book Synopsis In this book we meet Jane for the first time. She hates school and doesn’t have many friends. The one thing she enjoys is writing science fiction. But are Jane’s stories just fiction? Or have aliens really landed on earth? Is their mission to break up families – will Jane’s family be next? Jane discovers there’s only one person she can turn to, but will he help her? From the book: “I’d been waiting for this moment; waiting, hoping, watching. Now it was happening right before my eyes – and I was terrified.”Trade ReviewA good read, compelling and mixed with clean humour and drama throughout. -- The English Churchman"Aliens and StrangersI was ill; I couldn't work, and yet I felt God had called me to some kind of evangelism! Learning to rest in him, trusting him to do his work in and through me, the story of 13-year-old Jane popped into my mind and within six months was accepted for publication. Miserable at school, with few friends, Jane's only love is writing science fiction. But fantasy begins to look like reality... are really aliens on earth, trying to break up families? And is Jane's family next? Jane discovers there's only one person she can turn to - but will He help her? So it's a book about finding Jesus, presented in a ‘real' way." -- Sheila Jacobs, Author... moves on with a strong and gripping story-line which keeps you reading to find out what is going to happen next. -- Mary Richards- Together with Children

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Book SynopsisMarty's friend Tina isn't feeling well. Tina's Grandpa has to take her to the doctor's. What will happen at the doctor's? What will it look like? What will they do there? Marty and Tina have lots of questions.This is an ideal book to share with a young child who is just about to pay their first visit to the doctor's. It shows the child what really goes on and reminds them that God is always with them, no matter where they are.

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Book Synopsis King Uther is dying. The Council of Elders must decide who will rule Caerleon. Why do they not see? - it must be Arthur!The nation of Caerleon is in the midst of a power vacuum. Vibiana knows who should be King... but there are others who are out to snatch power for themselves. Arthur, Cai, Vibiana and young Bem all have their part to play. Whoever finds the missing Torc is the rightful ruler. Will Arthur find the Torc and claim his rightful place as King and ruler or will the evil Morcanta's schemes succeed?Donna Vann's emphasis on historical accuracy is exemplary. There is no myth or fairy tale in her work. Historical artefacts and research add another dimension to the book. Trade Review"Donna Vann's emphasis on historical accuracy is exemplary - there is no myth or fairy tale here... includes special features on historical details adding another dimension." -- AGreatRead.co.uk

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