SIX NEW MISSION BOOKS – three Advanced and three All-Reader books – correlate with mission lessons to inform, entertain, and inspire the young reader. A reading chart is included in each set of books.
The six books for 2010-2011 are:
All-Reader Books
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Ethan, a Soccer Player for Jesus by Elaine Cunningham
Eleven-year-old Ethan loved to play soccer and tell others about Jesus. He was excited when he saw a missionary use an evangelistic soccer ball to share the gospel. Ethan suggested that his family take some EvangeBalls on a Costa Rica mission trip. Despite the soccer balls getting lost, his bus getting stuck in the mud, and a sprained ankle, Ethan shared the gospel story with kids who came to play soccer.
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Bite of the Cobra by Tami Brumbaugh
Ten-year-old Rahul was bitten by a cobra. After receiving special herbs from a mantrik and antivenin at a hospital in Mumbai, his legs remained paralyzed. While begging on a street corner, Rahul heard about Jesus. Despite threats from Hindu neighbors, Rahul and his family attended a JESUS film showing. They not only found spiritual healing, Rahul was physically healed.
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A Mango and a Mud Church by Jill Williamson
When ten-year-old Eddie visited a nearby Venezuelan village with his father, a missionary doctor, he met Yuris, a local bully. Yuris claimed there was a curse on the village to keep missionaries away. But when a LoveWorks team from Point Loma Nazarene University arrived, they built a mud church in the village. Eddie gave Yuris an EvangeCube; and in return, Yuris gave Eddie a mango.
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Cobán Treasure Hunt by Wes Eby
Missionary Jason Caine took his family on a month-long trip to Cobán. While Rev. Caine taught classes at the Bible school, his wife took their two children, Candy and Timmy, treasure hunting. Clues took them to a cemetery, city market, soccer field, and the Bible school in search of precious treasures—the most precious one being Alabaster.
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Trouble in East Timor by Cheryl Crouch
Sidney and Lateesha had a plan to become part of the “in-crowd” at their school. Halfway around the world in East Timor, a young boy struggled for a better life and the opportunity to play basketball. The two worlds merged when LaTeesha heard a missionary speaker and was confronted with the need. LaTeesha discovered a way to help and changed the plan.
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The Mystery of the Ancient Anchor by Matt Price
Amina joined Lucas and Miguel and their missionary parents on a trip through France and Switzerland. When the three friends visited a historical inn, they learned that it was about to be torn down because of a missing artifact (a glass lamp fixture with an engraved coat of arms containing an anchor). While trying to solve the mystery, Anima learned about Christian faith; and all three discovered the ancient origins of the Christian faith in Europe.
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