Chapter books for emerging readers, junior fiction tackling real issues
and Bible studies for tweens!
The Pet Sitters Books
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Penny collaborates with Cecily Paterson to the Pet Sitters series as Ella Shine. These fun, fast paced series of books for young readers ages 6-9 years of age.
The Ready for Anything collection includes:
The Pet Sitters are published by Puddle Dog Press in paperback, eBook and audiobook editions. Illustrated by Lisa Flanagan, narrated by Suzanne Ellis. Train Trouble, finalist in 2024 CALEB Prize, Children's Book Category.
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Dig-In Discipleship Bible Studies
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Designed to get kids aged 10–12 years digging into the word of God, Dig-in Discipleship Bible Studies focus on a specific group of verses from the Bible, exploring their meaning and how they fit within the whole message of the Bible. Suitable for both group and individual use.
There are 7 books in this series: Follow the Leader - Philippians 2:5-11 (digital) Good Advice! - Proverbs 3:1–6 (digital edition) Pastures, Paths and Parties - Psalm 23 (digital edition) Battle Gear - Ephesians 6:13-18 (digital edition) Pray this Way - Matthew 6:7-13 (paperback edition) True Identity - Colossians 3:12-17 (digital edition) Keep on keeping on! - Hebrews 12:1-6 (paperback and digital editions available) Published by Christian Education Publications, Australia, between 2012 and 2016. |
The Tania Abbey Adventures
Camp Max (Tania Abbey Adventures #4)
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Tania’s all set to go on camp! She’s planned everything and even arranged for her best friend, Emily, to come too. But there’s one small problem: Emily’s parents gave away the money that would have bought her ticket.
Luckily the town talent show offers Camp Tickets as a prize – all they have to do is win one for Emily. But even as they rehearse to win, no one’s expecting Tania’s own ticket to go missing. And when it does, Tania knows she’s going to need more than just talent to avert maximum disaster. Camp Max is illustrated by Leigh Hedstrom and published by Wombat Books, 2018. It is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook formats. Winner of 2018 CALEB Prize, Children's Book Category and Grand Prize.
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Water or Goo (Tania Abbey Adventures #2)
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When Tania wants to go to the city to join an advocacy march for clean water, her mum isn't convinced. Is Tania's advocacy driven by her understanding of the issue, or by her desire to impress her teacher?
But when Tania is faced with an overflowing toilet, and the George family are suddenly without clean water Tania's motivation to join the march is set straight once and for all. Published by Christian Focus Publications 2008. Listen to Penny read the first chapter on YouTube. Finalist in 2010 CALEB Prize, Children's Book Category.
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The Back Leg of a Goat (Tania Abbey Adventures #1)
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Tania wants to buy a goat from a charity gift catalogue for a family in India, but she's only got enough money for the back leg!
With the help of her younger brother, and some new friends from down the road, Tania comes up with a fool-proof plan to raise the missing dollars. Fool-proof, that is, until a swarm of wasps move into the community hall... Published by Christian Focus Publications, 2008. |
More than a Mouse (Tania Abbey Adventures #3)
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It's Tania's turn to care for the class mouse and she couldn't be more excited! But when her brother Daniel is thrown from his bike by a car and ends up in hospital, Tania almost forgets about the mouse. Until she wakes up one morning to find the mouse has disappeared and Gran is coming to visit...
More than a Mouse was published by Hyaline House, 2013. OUT OF PRINT Finalist in 2013 CALEB Prize, Children's Book Category.
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Himalayan Adventures
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If mountain climbing is your thing you will enjoy coming on this expedition! There are tigers, drunk elephants, monkeys, fascinating people and dangerous mountain sides. Written and researched while Penny lived in Nepal, Himalayan Adventures is a collection of true stories about the flora and fauna of the Himalayan region. Each story includes a devotional lesson drawing children closer to God.
Himalayan Adventures is illustrated by Fred Apps and published by Christian Focus Publications, 2005, UK. |