Bøker av Mary Weeks Millard

An immensely enjoyable, fun Christian book for 7-11 year-old children. Perfect as a family bedtime story, or for confident readers to enjoy alone.All Emily Jane wants for her birthday is a pair of fashionable boots, but instead she is given old-fashioned, fake crocodile-skin shoes. Alone in her bedroom, Emily Jane tries on the hated shoes. She hopes they might not fit so she won't ever have to wear them, but discovers that they hold an amazing secret!Join Emily Jane as she goes on a series of exciting adventures, making new friends and discoveries about God (and crocodiles!) along the way. As she travels with her magic shoes, Emily Jane begins to realise that although her mum and dad are Christians, she needs to decide whether to follow Jesus or not, for herself.This captivating story will soon become your children's favourite book, as they join Emily Jane on her amazing adventures. "My favourite part was when Emily Jane put on her shoes for the first time and ended up in Africa. It made me feel like I was there!" - Susanna "I would quite happily read this book over and over again!" - Caitlin "I really liked the parts when Emily Jane puts on her shoes and goes to different places in Africa. I liked these parts because it felt really magical!" - Bethany"I have been reading The Birthday Shoes to my foster girls. They absolutely LOVE it and they can't wait each time we will read a chapter." - Michelle (Mum)"I greatly enjoyed this. It showed a first-hand knowledge of Africa. It was easy to identify with Emily Jane and her growing understanding of the difficult circumstances faced by African children. The twists and turns in the story kept it moving forward at a lively pace." - Roy (Grandad)

Inspired by a real-life toy monkey, this book of short stories takes you on wild adventures where you will meet hungry crocodiles, grumpy cows, and lots and lots of monkeys! With a short reflection at the end of each chapter, this is perfect for getting to children to reflect on issues that they will have to face as they grow up.

When sixteen-year-old Lydia is voted Belle of the Ball, it is the best day of her life ΓÇô but it soon becomes the worst! Left for dead by a hit-and-run driver, she awakes to scarring facial injuries and sinister questions about the accident. Discovering her father to be more than he seems and seeking to complete her recovery, Lydia escapes to a paradise island where breath-taking adventures and romance await. Thrown into the midst of a refugee crisis and a terrible storm, her faith in God is stirred when she meets a Ugandan girl fleeing trauma of her own. Danger threatens and LydiaΓÇÖs family soon find themselves indebted to the man who might just be the love of her life!

Ages 8 to 11 years. Shema can now go to school, and his dream of becoming an airline pilot has moved one step closer -- but he and his family and friends still have many challenges to face in the Village of Hope. Frida is tricked into leaving her brother and sister, Sam is falsely accused of stealing, a football match has an uncertain ending; will their faith triumph? Sequel to "I Want to Be an Airline Pilot" set in Rwanda.