Whistlestop Tales
Around the World in 10 Bible Stories
Author: Krish Kandiah and Miriam Kandiah Series: Young Explorers
Brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God!
Award-winning Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God!
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Brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God!
Award-winning Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God!
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Voted Children's Book of the year 2022 at the Christian Resources Together Awards, Whistlestop Tales also gained an Award of Merit at the Christianity Today 2022 Book Awards
A superspy from Syria on a surprising secret mission. An ancient mystery unlocked by a senator from Sudan. A brave refugee from Jordan who makes history. An Italian soldier whose world is turned upside down. Discover these and other brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God! In ten action-packed stories, Whistlestop Tales tells how God uses people from all over the world in his global adventure. From Iraq to Italy, Sudan to Cyprus, each tale begins with a look at a modern-day country to help ground the characters in their original context and cultures. Things may not happen exactly as you'll find in the Bible, a Whistlestop Tale paints a picture of person, their challenges and victories in a new and exciting way to get you thinking.If you're a fan of David Walliams or Roald Dahl, the chances are you'll really enjoy a Whistlestop Tale and maybe look at the Bible in a whole new way!And don't be fooled by the frivolous first impression - Krish and Miriam are tackling a serious and timely issue here - flagging that racial diversity is a big feature of God's story in the Bible and often we overlook this. In their first children's book, Krish and Miriam Kandiah combine Biblical and theological expertise with a generous helping of artistic license and fun, and, with help from our incredible illustrator Andy Gray, show how a wonderful array of characters are swept up in God's plans for the whole world!Critic Reviews
“Miriam and Krish take parents, carers and children on an exciting global adventure through the Bible.”
-- Tim and Rachel Hughes, Lead Pastors at Gas Street Church
About the Author
Dr Krish Kandiah is a theologian, author and activist, and works with the government to improve the lives of vulnerable
children in the care system. He and his wife, Miriam, are birth parents, adoptive parents and foster carers and are passionate about helping children to flourish. Together they have authored fourteen books.Andy Gray (illustrator) has been drawing for as long as he can remember. He's also a DJ, producer, speaker, magician, and even a Church of England minister. He's worked professionally with children and young people for over thirty years in schools and churches. Sometimes he gets bored. He is proud to be autistic and encourages people to embrace their uniqueness and live life to the full.This title gained an Award of Merit at the Christianity Today 2022 Book Awards A superspy from Syria on a surprising secret mission. An ancient mystery unlocked by a senator from Sudan. A brave refugee from Jordan who makes history. An Italian soldier whose world is turned upside down. Discover these and other brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God! In ten action-packed stories, Whistlestop Tales tells how God uses people from all over the world in his global adventure. From Iraq to Italy, Sudan to Cyprus, each tale begins with a look at a modern-day country to help ground the characters in their original context and cultures. Things may not happen exactly as you'll find in the Bible, a Whistlestop Tale paints a picture of person, their challenges and victories in a new and exciting way to get you thinking.If you're a fan of David Walliams or Roald Dahl, the chances are you'll really enjoy a Whistlestop Tale and maybe look at the Bible in a whole new way!And don't be fooled by the frivolous first impression - Krish and Miriam are tackling a serious and timely issue here - flagging that racial diversity is a big feature of God's story in the Bible and often we overlook this. In their first children's book, Krish and Miriam Kandiah combine Biblical and theological expertise with a generous helping of artistic license and fun, and, with help from our incredible illustrator Andy Gray, show how a wonderful array of characters are swept up in God's plans for the whole world!
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