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Twelve-year-old Alex thinks he knows the night sky, but he’s about to discover one of its oldest secrets. When a strange, green meteorite crashes near his home, it doesn't bring space rocks—it brings a message from the past and a mystery that is out of this world. Inside the meteorite is a bronze eagle, an ancient Roman artifact that pulls Alex and his skeptical younger sister, Lily, on an impossible journey to the Red Planet.

This book, "Anna's Thankful Heart: Anna Meets Jesus," tells the beautiful story of Anna, a very old and faithful woman who spent her life waiting and praying in the Temple. Follow Anna's journey as her heart, always full of thanks, finally witnesses the most incredible moment: the arrival of baby Jesus. Discover how Anna's deep gratitude and unwavering hope lead her to share the best news ever, inspiring young listeners to find joy and thankfulness in every part of their lives.

Journey back in time to the bustling streets of the Roman Empire and meet Onesimus, a young helper in the house of a kind man named Philemon. After one terrible mistake, Onesimus is filled with fear and makes a daring choice: he runs away! Join Onesimus on his long and lonely journey to the giant city of Rome. Feel the dust of the road beneath your feet, see the towering buildings that block out the sun, and sense the fear of being lost and alone.

A wondrous star appears in the East, signaling the birth of a new king. Three wise men, full of hope, travel across the desert to worship him. But their quest leads them to the palace of King Herod, a ruler whose heart fills with fear and jealousy at the news. While the wise men search for a child in a humble home, Herod hatches a dark and wicked plan to destroy his rival. This is the thrilling story of a journey guided by faith, a king's terrible jealousy, and the quiet miracle that shook a mighty throne.

In the quiet of a Jerusalem night, a respected leader named Nicodemus, accustomed to a life of rules and honor, finds himself drawn by a secret wonder to a humble carpenter named Jesus. Cloaked in shadow, he brings his questions to the man who performs miracles and speaks with unheard-of authority. What follows is a conversation that will challenge everything Nicodemus believes. He is confronted with puzzling ideas of being "born again," the mysterious power of the Spirit, and a love from God so immense it is offered as a free gift to the entire world.

In the cozy town of Bethany, two sisters, Martha and Mary, are about to receive the most important guest they've ever known: Jesus himself! Martha, always busy and hardworking, springs into action. She wants to create the perfect meal and a spotless home. The kitchen fills with the sounds of clanging pots and the delicious smell of baking bread as she rushes to serve her Lord. But Mary, her quiet and thoughtful sister, makes a different choice. She leaves the chores behind to sit at Jesus's feet, soaking in every wonderful word and story He shares.

After a joyful voice from heaven booms across the Jordan River, Jesus is led by the Spirit into the vast, lonely wilderness. For forty days and forty nights, with a grumbly tummy and a heart full of prayer, he prepares for his great mission. But he is not alone for long. A sneaky visitor arrives with tricky questions and dazzling promises, hoping to tempt Jesus away from God's path. Join Jesus on a journey from the sun-baked desert floor to the dizzying top of the Temple and the highest mountain peak. Can he stand strong against the devil's cleverest tricks?

Step into a world of towering walls and clattering chariots in the great, roaring city of Nineveh! It was a place famous for being big, strong, and very, very mean. But God saw the city’s unkindness and chose a brave messenger, Nahum, to deliver a powerful warning. Join Nahum on a thrilling journey as he speaks God’s message of justice. Discover how the proud city, which roared like a lion, would crumble and fall, and how, even in the midst of a mighty storm, God always has a promise of peace and comfort for His people.

Meet Hosea, a kind and gentle prophet who loves God. His life is peaceful until God gives him the strangest command: marry Gomer, a woman whose heart is restless and will wander far away. Join Hosea on a powerful journey as his family becomes a living, breathing picture of God's relationship with His people. Experience the joy of their wedding, the sorrow of their children's sad, prophetic names, and the deep pain of a broken home when Gomer leaves. But the story doesn't end there.

Have you ever found something so special you would do anything to keep it? Come sit by the sparkling Sea of Galilee and listen as Jesus tells two of His most wonderful stories. In this beautifully retold narrative, you'll meet Elian, a hardworking farmer who stumbles upon a dazzling treasure buried in a field, a secret that fills him with so much happiness he breaks into a joyful dance in the dirt! Then, travel to a bustling city and meet Liana, a merchant who has spent her whole life searching for the most perfect pearl in the world.

When a lonely boy named Kip builds a radio to listen to the stars, he doesn't expect them to sing back. A mysterious, sad melody from a forgotten corner of the galaxy pulls him on an adventure in a homemade rocketship. From gloomy, glowing jungles to chaotic cosmic races, Kip follows the signal, meeting furry friends, grumpy guardians, and greedy goblins along the way.

When Bella discovers a feather as bright as a sunset, her ordinary backyard transforms into the starting point of an extraordinary adventure! She soon meets Zesty, a flamingo bursting with personality and a longing for the legendary Lost Lemon Grove. Join this delightful duo as they follow moonlit maps, consult wise old willows, outsmart grumpy glowworms, and dance through ticklish fields.

In the bustling city of Tyre, a mother named Elara faces every parent's worst nightmare. Her young daughter, Lyra, is afflicted by a terrible darkness that no doctor's herbs or priest's prayers can touch. Consumed by a worry so heavy it's hard to breathe, Elara's only hope lies in the whispers of a miracle worker from Galilee—a man named Jesus. Driven by a fierce and desperate love, Elara embarks on a difficult journey into a foreign land, searching for the one person who can save her child.

For Finn, a young blacksmith's apprentice, life is a simple rhythm of hammer and flame. But when his hands close around a plain, forgotten sword, his world changes forever. The sword, Caelus, doesn't gleam with jewels but hums with an ancient power, speaking not in words, but in silent, visceral whispers of forgotten memories and impending dangers.

When the disciple Peter asks Jesus this very question, he gets an answer bigger than he could ever imagine—not a number, but a story. Journey back to the dusty roads of Galilee and into the grand palace of a king in this vivid retelling of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. Feel the weight of a debt as big as a mountain, hear the wonderful sound of forgiveness, and smell the sweet air of freedom.

Ten-year-old Leo’s ordinary night of stargazing turns into a deliciously dangerous adventure when the sky fills not with fiery rocks, but with a sticky, sweet meteor shower. It’s the start of an invasion! His town of Sweetwater Springs is soon overrun by colorful candy creatures, from the timid, cherry-flavored Wobble to the menacing General Sour Patch and his army of gummy soldiers. The aliens are on a mission to harvest Earth’s entire supply of sugar, and it’s up to Leo and his best friend, Maya, to stop them.

Silverwood is not like other forests. Its air hums with magic, its streams chuckle with secrets, and its legends are carried on the wind. Young Vanessa thinks she knows all its paths, but she has never heard the truth behind the greatest legend of all: the Silver Arrow.

For ten-year-old Lisa, life in the valley of Silverstream was ordinary and predictable, lit by one sun in a familiar blue sky. That is, until the day a second sun, Solara, blazed to life, bathing the world in its honey-gold light and banishing the night. The new sun awakens a strange power within Lisa, marking her with a glowing sunbeam on her arm. She soon discovers she is not alone. Along with three other children who bear the suns' marks—Leo, who can conjure fire; Seraphina, who can command plants; and Finn, who can bend light itself—Lisa learns they are part of an ancient prophecy.

In the quiet village, legends ride the wind—tales of a magnificent dragon dwelling atop the mysterious village. For most, it's just a story told by the fireside. But for a curious young girl named Marissa, it's a call to adventure she can't ignore. When Marissa discovers a strange, whispering map in her grandmother’s dusty attic, a playful dare from her best friend, Leo, sets her on an impossible quest. Armed with courage and the humming map, she journeys into a world of magic and peril.

Step into the bustling city of Philippi with Paul and Silas and witness a story of incredible faith and miraculous power! When a simple act of kindness—freeing a young girl from a troubling spirit—angers a group of greedy men, Paul and Silas are dragged before the city's leaders, beaten, and thrown into the deepest, darkest prison cell. But even with their feet locked in stocks and their backs raw with pain, they refuse to be silenced. As they fill the midnight air with songs of praise, the very foundations of the prison begin to shake!