AGATHOS, THE ROCKY ISLAND AND OTHER STORIES
Once upon a time there were two favourite books for Sunday reading: Parables From Nature and Agathos and The Rocky Island.
These books contained all sorts of short stories, usually with a hidden meaning. In this illustrated book is a selection of the very best of these stories, carefully retold to preserve the feel of the originals, coupled with ease of reading and understanding for today’s readers.
Discover the king who sent his servants to trade in a foreign city; the butterfly who thought her eggs would hatch into baby butterflies; and the two boys who decided to explore the forbidden land beyond the castle boundary. The spider that kept being blown in the wind; the soldier who had to fight a dragon; the four children who had to find their way through a dark and dangerous forest. These are just six of the nine stories in this collection. Oh, and there’s also one about a rocky island!
This is a book for a young person to read alone; a family or parent to read aloud; Sunday school teachers to read to the class; and even for grownups who want to dip into the fascinating stories of the past all by themselves. Can you discover the hidden meanings? You don’t have to wait until Sunday before starting!
UK £5.95
US $10.95
146 pages
5.5 x 8.5 inches
ISBN
978-
ZEPHAN AND THE VISION
An exciting story of the adventures of two angels who seem to know almost nothing – until they have a vision! Two ordinary angels are caring for the distant Planet Eltor, and they are about to get a big shock – they are due to take a trip to Planet Earth! This is Zephan’s story of the vision he is given before being allowed to travel with Talora, his companion angel, to help two young people fight against the enemy.
Arriving on Earth, they discover that everyone lives in a small castle. Some castles
are strong and built in good positions, while others appear weak and open to attack.
But it seems that the best-
Meet Castle Nadia and Castle Max, the two castles that Zephan and Talora have to defend. And meet the nasty creatures who have built shelters for themselves around the back of these castles. And worst of all, meet the shadow angels who live in a cave on Shadow Hill. This is a story about the forces of good and the forces of evil. Who will win the battle for Castle Nadia?
The events in this story are based very loosely on John Bunyan’s allegory The Holy War.
© 2012 Chris Wright
Made by Serif
MARY JONES ADVENTURE BOOK (Endorsed by Bible Society)
Mary Jones saved for six years to buy a Bible of her own. In 1800, when she was 15, she thought she had saved enough, so she walked barefoot for 26 miles (more than 40km) over a mountain pass and through deep valleys in Wales to get one. That’s when she discovered there were none for sale!
You can travel with Mary Jones today in this book by following clues, or just reading the story. Either way, you will get to Bala where Mary went, and if you’re really quick you may be able to discover a Bible just like Mary’s in the market!
The true story of Mary Jones has captured the imagination for more than 200 years. For this book, Chris Wright has looked into the old records and discovered even more of the story, which is now in this unforgettable account of Mary Jones and her Bible.
Solving puzzles is part of the fun, but the whole story is in here to read and enjoy whether you try the puzzles or not. Just turn the page, and the adventure continues. It’s time to get on the trail of Mary Jones!
UK £6.95
US $12.95
158 pages
5.5 x 8.5 inches
ISBN
978-
UK £7.95
US $14.95
212 pages
5.5 x 8.5 inches
ISBN
978-
PILGRIM’S PROGRESS -
Travel with young Christian as he sets out on a difficult and perilous journey to find the King. Try to solve the puzzles and riddles along the way, and help Christian reach the Celestial City. Then travel with his friend Christiana. She has four young brothers who can sometimes be a bit of a problem.
Be warned, you will meet giants and lions – and even dragons! There are people who don’t want Christian and Christiana to reach the safety of the King and his Son. But not everyone is an enemy. There are plenty of friendly people. It’s just a matter of finding them.
Are you prepared to help? Are you sure? The journey can be very dangerous! By the way, you can enjoy the story even if you don’t want to try the puzzles.
PILGRIM’S PROGRESS -
This book for all ages is a great choice for young readers, as well as for families, Sunday school teachers, and anyone who wants to read John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress in a clear form.
All the old favourites are here: Christian, Christiana, the Wicket Gate, Interpreter, Hill Difficulty with the lions, the four sisters at the House Beautiful, Vanity Fair, Giant Despair, Faithful and Talkative – and, of course, Greatheart. The list is almost endless.
The first part of the story is told by Christian himself, as he leaves the City of Destruction to reach the Celestial City, and becomes trapped in the Slough of Despond near the Wicket Gate. On his journey he will encounter lions, giants, and a creature called the Destroyer.
Christiana follows along later, and tells her own story in the second part. Not only does Christiana have to cope with her four young brothers, she worries about whether her clothes are good enough for meeting the King. Will she find the dangers in Vanity Fair that Christian found? Will she be caught by Giant Despair and imprisoned in Doubting Castle? What about the dragon with seven heads?
It’s a dangerous journey, but Christian and Christiana both know that the King’s Son is with them, helping them through the most difficult parts until they reach the Land of Beulah, and see the Celestial City on the other side of the Dark River. This is a story you will remember for ever, and it’s about a journey you can make for yourself.
UK £6.95
US $12.95
174 pages
5.5 x 8.5 inches
ISBN
978-
UK £8.95
US $14.95
276 pages
5.5 x 8.5 inches
ISBN
978-
