WHAT KIDS ARE SAYING

TALES OF HOPE

The Tales of Hope series was written for young readers who love adventure, mystery, wonder and stories that take them to places they've never been, stories that uplift, inspire and quietly deepen a young reader’s trust in God. And for the families who love sharing them together.

Here is what young readers are saying about the books. If your child would like to read one and share some thoughts, I’d love to hear from you. Simply reach out through our contact page and I'll send a free copy of whichever book looks most appealing.

the ruby float: a tale of hope

When a tiny red glass ball washes ashore at midnight, two children discover a message that will change everything.

Nate and Samantha are living under a shadow. Their beloved grandmother is dying, and their grandfather, once the most joyful man they know, has been swallowed by grief. Nothing the children do seems to help.

Then, on a moonlit beach, Samantha spots something glimmering in the waves: a small, ruby-red float, perfectly sealed, with a mysterious note hidden inside. The words it contains are unlike anything either of them has ever read, a promise so extraordinary it seems impossible to believe.

But what if it's true?

Determined to find the person who sent the float, Nate and Samantha secretly build a raft and set sail across the open ocean toward a tiny, uncharted island. What waits for them there will test their courage, challenge everything they think they know, and carry them through storms, shipwrecks, and wonders they never could have imagined.

The Ruby Float is an unforgettable tale of adventure, faith, and the kind of hope that even death cannot extinguish.

What Young Readers Are Saying:

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What Grownups Are Saying:

“Simple enough for children to understand, but profound enough to hold the interest of adults.”

— Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

'“A captivating tale that takes the reader on a voyage filled with adventure and critical truths, an innovative and refreshing piece of children's literature written in a spirit unmatched since the days of C.S. Lewis.”

— Karisa Peer ★★★★★

“Warm and welcoming, the reader feels the arms of the book wrap themselves around them.”

— Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic ★★★★★

theodora’s children: a tale of hope

Gretchen has everything a girl could want, a magnificent estate, a beloved pony named Petey, a greenhouse bursting with strawberries in December, and a hundred pairs of ice skates. Everything, that is, except the one thing she longs for most: a brother or sister.

When she discovers seven orphaned children hidden away in a freezing, crumbling hovel, singing songs she's never heard, Gretchen doesn't think twice. She feeds them from her garden, keeps their secret, and fights to protect them from the cold-hearted Lord and Lady Blackmore, who want the children for all the wrong reasons.

But what starts as an act of kindness becomes something far greater. Pursued across a snow-covered landscape, brought before a king, and locked alone in a prison cell with nothing but a handwritten copy of the Gospel of Luke, Gretchen discovers not just a family, but a faith that will change everything.

Told in the warm, firelit tradition of a grandfather's tale, Theodora's Children is a story for readers of all ages, a sweeping adventure wrapped around the deepest questions of loneliness, belonging, and hope.

What Young Readers Are Saying:

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What Grownups Are Saying:

“A most beautiful Christian allegory... a timeless tale. Goodness shines throughout. It wraps itself around the reader and warms your heart and soul.” — Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic ★★★★★

“Reading each chapter was much like watching a great movie unfold! I couldn't put it down.” — Jan I., Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★

“An excellent story for readers who like adventures, mysteries, and learning about God's love in a way even a child can understand.” — Sally Shupe Book Reviews ★★★★★

“When we learn the mystery of faith, we have a Father who never leaves us truly lonely.” — Lisa Lickel, Living Our Faith Out Loud ★★★★★

Desert Gold: A Tale Of Hope

In the heart of a desert so vast and burning that metal bends like wax, a family has built something extraordinary, a paradise of date palms and sparkling water, of books and music and fireflies that flash in the dark. Michael and Katherine have made an oasis out of nothing. Their three children, the daring Grey, the steadfast Blake, and the faithful Claire, have never known any other world.

Until the night a strange light appears on the dunes.

What follows will sweep Grey, Blake, and Claire far beyond the safety of their oasis, across burning sands, into a frozen kingdom, through palace dungeons and forest hideouts, and finally into an unlikely alliance with the very villains who set their ordeal in motion. Along the way they will encounter a mysterious boy who knows the desert like no one else, a captive king, a legendary book about a fortune in desert gold, and the question that drives everything: what, or whom, do you put first in your life?

And when old friends appear in the most unexpected places, the children discover that the world of the Tales of Hope is larger and more connected than anyone imagined.

Desert Gold is the third book in the Tales of Hope series, a richly imagined adventure where familiar faces return, new friendships are forged in the most desperate of circumstances, and the quiet, transforming power of faith changes even the hardest of hearts. At its center are three children who prove the truth of Psalm 127:4: "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth."

What Young Readers Are Saying:

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What Grownups Are Saying:

“Desert Gold is a marvellous Christian allegorical tale, just perfect for ages ten and above. I have read all three books and would put them on a par with C.S. Lewis's Narnia. Cracking adventure stories on the surface and also grounded in God with lessons for us all to learn.” — Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic ★★★★★

“An exciting tale that grips your imagination from the first page. The author deals with themes like dishonesty, fear and forgiveness in such a positive and edifying way. I enjoyed this book like a cool glass of water on a hot summer evening, always going back for more.” — David Cuff, LocalView ★★★★★

the kingdom of the flowers: a tale of hope

Megan has always had a temper. Everyone who loves her knows it, and no one knows it better than her gentle, faithful brother Daniel. So when a moment of rage sends Daniel over a cliff and into a flash flood, Megan is left with a secret that will haunt her for years, and Daniel is left alone, three hundred miles from home, with nothing but his faith in God and a handful of wild blackberries.

What follows is one of the most extraordinary journeys in the Tales of Hope series. Swept into a foreign kingdom called Kroodneega, Daniel is captured, enslaved, and thrown into a dungeon. But God has not abandoned him. From the dungeon he befriends a jailer, teaches imprisoned children, decodes a secret message, saves the king's gold, defeats an armada with skyrockets, and rises to become the king's counselor, all while his only desire is to go home.

Meanwhile, back in the orchard, Megan carries her guilt alone, until the day her brother walks back through the door and she discovers what forgiveness truly looks like.

Rooted in the story of Joseph and his brothers, The Kingdom of the Flowers is the most richly imagined book in the Tales of Hope series, a sweeping adventure of faith, forgiveness and the extraordinary things God does through those whose hearts are fully His.

What Young Readers Are Saying:

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What Grownups Are Saying:

“No matter how old you are, you will be blessed by this re-working of the familiar Biblical tale of Joseph. We witness the faithfulness of an ever-present God who will never leave us. We also see the strong faith of the main character, who never wavers in his belief that God is good even when circumstances are not.”

— Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic ★★★★★