Young Kid Adventures

THE YOUNG PIONEERS SERIES - BOOK 5 ANTHOLOGY Return of the Lost Shoe (Story 1) The pair of shoes actually had not been bought for Theodore (better known as Teddy). They were bought for his big brother, Clifton, and they were a perfect fit at the time, but Cliff was in line for something: a “growth spurt” where a boy was one size now, and two weeks later he was another size. And the thing was, that usually happened to a boy’s feet. Nothing strange about that. What was strange was what the lost shoe did and how it got back with its mate. Hidden in the Stuff (Story 2) Ten-year-old Rosie ...

For some reason, young children get into disagreements with their siblings. As a parent with young children, you need to keep reminding your little ones to help each other and be kind to one another. One of the most effective ways to impart this important lesson to young children is through stories.

THE YOUNG PIONEERS SERIES - BOOK 4 ANTHOLOGY How Deep Is the Ocean (Story 1) John was ten years old when the journey happened. He had heard his pa and the men of the neighborhood talking about it for a long time, but when he was ten, it finally happened. Of course, he was eleven now, and he knew a lot more, but still, his memory kept reminding him of how it had been. Even now he had a shiver go up his arms and down his back when he remembered it all. It was so much easier to look back at things that happened than to live through them while they were happening. But still . . . . Mud Pie and ...

He’s ready to learn about history. Where can this curious canine go before the clock strikes bedtime? Arthur the fearless dog is ready to take a bite out of the past. He’s got his paws on a time machine, and now there’s no when, where, or why he can’t go. But spending all this energy pouncing around a tiring timeline might prove tricky for Arthur to get back to his beloved doghouse! As he visits dinosaurs in the Jurassic Period and goes sightseeing in Ancient Greece, Arthur is panting with excitement for more.

Ron and Darlene Orlis are serving at the mission station near High Rock in Canada. The Indigenous people who live there do not want Ron and Darlene there. One of them, Guy Ferebee, tells them to leave. Ron and Darlene try to find a way to stay and share the Gospel but fail. To complicate matters, a forest fire rages nearby. What can they do? Sadly, they make arrangements to fly out of there and pack up their belongings. Why did God bring them there only to have them leave before anyone accepted Jesus as their Savior? What happens next is totally unexpected.

Danny and Kay Orlis fly down to Central America to test out a new mission plane. While in Guatemala, they stay with Mr. and Mrs. Davis and their three children, who are ministering to the Indians in the remote jungle areas of the country. The Davis triplets, full of life and mischief, are a joy and blessing to their parents, but while Danny and Kay are there helping out, tragedy strikes, and the three kids are left with more questions than answers.

Growing up is a journey, often marked by difficult decisions with eternal consequences. As Danny transitions to a new school in a different town, he faces unexpected hurdles. To cover his expenses, he secures a job that accommodates his schedule but presents a new set of dilemmas – such as working on Sundays. Juggling football, his job, and his role in nurturing the Young People's group at his church, Danny finds himself at a critical crossroads. How will working on Sundays affect his faith and his influence on others? What will happen when Danny finally takes a stand for what is right, ...

Linda Penner wants to date. She’s old enough, at least in her mind, and the boys like her! But everything that seems fine isn’t always right, and Linda gets caught between two jealous boys who seem more interested in hugs and kisses than in truly loving and caring for Linda. Later, she “borrows” a dress from Maybelle’s Dress Shop to impress Tom—a decision that backfires spectacularly. Will Tom ever forgive her for lying to him? Can situations gone horribly wrong be made right?

In the uncharted depths of space, challenges await that will push them beyond their limits… After testing their new ship the Hermes, gifted to them by an advanced species from the distant planet Pandooma, charismatic teenage adventurer Samantha and her multi-talented young crew head back out into space, hungry for new discoveries. However, attacked by pirates determined to resume their reign of terror, the crew has to flee the planet they were exploring—leaving two of their number behind. When two more crew members disappear, the priority of those left on the Hermes has to be to save ...

There is a harvest moon over Toulouse, but it’s going to be a very dark night. Eleven-year-old Micah Stevens intends to free the dogs from a puppy mill in the woods outside of town. Teenager Jenny Allard and her boyfriend Michael Kennedy have come up with a plan to get even with two of the school’s most notorious thugs. Gloria Downing is coming home after a decade running from her past. On this Indian summer evening in October of 1981, the little town is about to add several chapters to its long and bizarre history. Come along as award winning novelist, Chris Morrow, gives you the grand...

A young slave, forced to search for unknown artifacts, discovers one that leads him on a journey with a shape-shifting wolf. Together, they must recover the remaining artifacts to free his people from slavery and overthrow those in power.

True love and friendship has no boundaries, even across time. Christopher and Susan are two teens who are best friends – one a talented guitarist with dreams of attending Julliard and the other a talented young writer who accidentally travel back to the year 1963. While they are there they fall deeply in love and have to make a decision; do they stay with those they love and care about or return home while they still have a chance? But if only one of them returns, how will that change the timeline? Will their entire lives be changed for the better or for the worse? Will their dreams still...

Danny Orlis and the Big Indian Danny Orlis and his cousin Bob leave school in Colorado to return home to Minnesota after Danny's dad is injured in a mysterious plane crash. But when Danny discovers the person responsible for his dad's injury, he courageously risks his life to help the man and his family. The man is transformed by Danny's love and care, and Bob also wishes to have the same courage God gave Danny. Danny Orlis Second String Forward Danny and his cousin Bob, now a follower of Jesus, return to Iron Mountain where the basketball season is ramping up. However, a contest to ...

A girl with a wish. A man raising his daughter alone. A woman who goes to the most remote place she can find. Mandy's world is turned upside down when her boyfriend blindsides her with a shocking revelation instead of a proposal. Desperate to escape the heartache, she takes a summer nanny job in Fairbanks, Alaska. Darren is raising his daughter alone. Since his job on the North Slope keeps him away for days at a time there's no other solution except to send his daughter Katie to the lower 48 for the summer. Katie desperately wants to stay in Fairbanks with her father, so she takes matters ...

As Halloween approaches, a new adventure unveils itself to Jack Cannon and his detective friends. A dark manor, a terrifying island, and an old folklore present new challenges for the young detective. Each alone is enough to send chills down the spines of many, but Jack is drawn in by the unsolved mysteries. The discovery of an old artifact fuels his curiosity and launches him into the adventure of a lifetime.

Born into a village filled with hateful people, Zephyr grew up not knowing why he was so hated. With no friends and eventually no family, after the passing of his mother, Zephyr was forced to survive by himself as an outcast. Zephyr's only wish was to make his mother proud and force the village to recognize him - while surviving in a world filled with demons, paranormal abilities, love, hate, and undiscovered lands.

Fritz McCloud is thrilled when his knee is finally recovered enough to allow him to play basketball again. Everyone is excited when their star player scores a big victory against a rival school. But then Johnny Larson is caught drinking, and the coach kicks him off the basketball team. Johnny goes from bad to worse, and nothing Fritz can say or do seems to make a dent in Johnny’s bad attitude and choices. Then, a terrible tragedy changes everything.

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up. Allie has had her share of adventures, and today she just wants to celebrate her birthday. A nice, quiet day with her grandparents on Whidbey Island. Unfortunately, when balls of fire rain down from the sky, she's reminded of her duties. Setting out to connect with her friends and join the fight, Allie makes a couple friends and learns of a new power in play. Will she be able to get her friends to safety? This is a short story in the BRINGER OF LIGHT universe. For Middle Grade fantasy readers, age 9-12.

...a fast-paced and engaging adventure, where nothing is as it seems and excitement pulses around every corner. The brisk pace will keep readers zeroed in on the story's critical details until the very last page. --Booklife Prize Caric’s life feels ideal. Living in a castle, surrounded by a nation of peace and prosperity, what more could he want? And it could all remain that way… as long as he never looks below the surface. But when Caric and his three friends make a fateful decision to step outside their comfort zone, the web of deception quickly unravels! Brace yourself for an ...

Kent Gilbert is desperate to be friends with Stub, Buford, Carl, and the other “cool” guys in high school. However, when the gang plans a party in an old, abandoned barn, Kent is invited – to stay away. In an attempt to prove that he can fit in, Kent comes up with a plan, but it goes horribly wrong and results in a blinding explosion. The doctor says that, tragically, Kent’s eyesight appears to be lost. This lesson comes at a high price, but as is often the case, this overwhelming event in his life results in a most wonderful change of heart.