Children's Mission Books

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
Ethan, a Soccer Player for Jesus 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.
Bite of the Cobra 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.
A Mango and a Mud Church 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.

Advanced Books

Coban Treasure Hunt 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. 

Trouble in East Timor 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.   

The Mystery of the Ancient Anchor 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.

To order the Children's Mission Kit and Children’s Mission books go to www.nph.com or call 1-800-877-0700.