Books for autumn release

Books for Autumn release

The front covers of our two new books which are due for release in October have now been finalised – here they are . . . we are delighted with them! Please do pray that many children will enjoy these books and be encouraged and inspired.

Here's a bit about the Beech Bank Girls III, from the cover:

“Christmas is coming! Along with the excitement, life holds its challenges for the Beech Bank Girls. Holly faces the reality of financial crisis at home; Rachel is worried about her sister; a sledging incident shakes the girls - and a very different nativity play brings home the true meaning of Christmas. Family, friendship and faith issues – the Beech Bank Girls face them together in this, their third exciting book. Chick lit for 10-14s.”

We have been delighted with positive reviews from young readers – here's one:

“An amazing, heart warming story about six normal girls who go through every-day situations, but at the end of the day they realise that the best solution is to turn to God. This story shows that God is an amazing father who really cares for us and our problems, no matter how big or small they are. A definite 10/10.” - Ellie

And a bit about Living in Hope:

“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 exciting and dangerous 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? The thrilling sequel to I Want to Be an Airline Pilot, set in rural Rwanda.” For 8-11s. Here are some reviews:

“This is the best book I have ever read, and I would recommend it to anyone.” - Sophie “Everybody should read this book, because it is amazing, fun, very emotional, and you will learn so many things about how children cope living in Rwanda.” - Matthew “This story is about friends who live in the Village of Hope in Rwanda after the Rwandan genocide. It shows that God will intervene whenever you ask and will change you for ever and ever. It's a brilliant, riveting story.” - Reuben

We didn't pay the children for these reviews! :-)

They really are both excellent stories!

We have had a surprising number of things going wrong with the production of these two books - the proofs were made up with the wrong typeface so had to be re-done. The new proofs were then lost in the post - Special Delivery (guaranteed next day delivery before 1pm) eventually arrived eight days late - all of these things making us behind in our schedule. Several people lost their internet connection for a while during all this, making communication difficult, and I was on holiday! To top all this, Eleanor Watkins, author of the Beech Bank Girls series, has been quite unwell. I feel the Lord is going to use these two new books (and all our others!) and perhaps this is opposition – please do keep praying for everyone involved. Thank you!