Most Popular Books by Ben Avery

Iddo can do nothing but watch, painfully, as Josiah, king of Judah, ignores his advice and attacks the Egyptian army while it marches across his lands.

Against the historical backdrop of the rise and fall of maneuvering kings and warring empires in 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles, the fictional series Kingdoms traces the saga of the dedicated advisor Iddo and his descendants. As he remains loyal to the memory of the just King Josiah and labors to keep his nation faithful to the Lord, Iddo struggles to protect his own family. ARMIES DESCEND ON A CITY WITH NO WALL. The grandeur and strength of Persia is far from Jerusalem--a city laid broken with no defense. But the Jewish people''s safety rests in the empire''s queen, as the beautiful Esther must decide whether to risk her life to save her people from genocide. Enemies encroach as the gamble of a queen and the hope of a prophet attempt to restore the fortunes of the chosen people.

Laurel''s ordinary life changes to extraordinary when cyborg flies shrink her down and take her on the adventure of saving the world. Racing through and against time to famous places of the past, learning about history and faith, Laurel discovers that even an average girl like her can make a valuable contribution to a team.TRAVELING THROUGH TIME--TO THE EDGE OF TIME ITSELF!When the TimeFlyz finally catch up to Darchon, they find his special trap awaiting them--super DragonFlyz! As the cyborg battle rages, Laurel and some of her crew discover the origin behind the creation of the Flyz. But when confronting the mastermind Kairos, Laurel encounters the last person she would ever expect to meet face-to-face.

Against the historical backdrop of the rise and fall of maneuvering kings and warring empires in 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles, the fictional series Kingdoms traces the saga of the dedicated advisor Iddo and his descendants. As he remains loyal to the memory of King Josiah and labors to keep his nation faithful to the Lord, Iddo struggles to protect his own family. A new prophet emerges with visions of hope. Daniel faced death in the lions'' den, but the Lord brought him out safely. Now the next generation of Israel experiences that same rescue and divine care as they begin the journey home. Returning to the land is one thing; restoring the temple - the sign of God''s presence and blessing - proves to be a much more difficult task.

The TimeFlyz travel to 1938 Germany to protect a Jewish physicist who is escaping the Nazis, but risk being caught in a trap that will destory the train they are all on.

The kingdom of Judah will either listen to Gods prophet, or suffer destruction.

Iddo can do nothing but watch, painfully, as Josiah, king of Judah, ignores his advice and attacks the Egyptian army while it marches across his lands.

Looking for new ways to inspire your children to read the Bible? The action-packed Bible story of Paul the Apostle is now more accessible for children of all ages, using a visual language they love and understand: Graphic Novels. Paul’s life story, told to us in the Book of Acts, is filled with bravery, adventure, miracles, faith, and salvation, yet many children are not aware of Paul’s amazing life. In Paul the Apostle: Graphic Story Bible, children fall in love with the awesome characters and universe, all the while learning the accurate story of a great Bible hero they can look up to. - Biblically Based - Bible Verse References - A Great Ministry Tool & Literacy Tool - Full Color Comic Book Format - Awesome Characters - Action Packed

In the prequel story to George R. R. Martin''s A Song of Ice and Fire, the Hedge Knight, self-proclaimed "Ser Duncan the Tall" sets off for the tourney at Ashford Meadow in search of fame, glory, and honor. Unfortunately for him, the world isn''t ready for a knight who keeps his oaths, and his chivalrous methods could be the very cause of his demise. Ages 13 -17.

Set one hundred years before the events in George R. R. Martin''s epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire, The Sworn Sword graphic novel follows the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire, Egg, as they quest for honor and glory in the Seven Kingdoms.

Forced to come with them and given a ring that could shrink her down to their size, Laurel finds herself helping the TimeFlyz by giving them the one thing they lacked to travel through time ... a human mind.

Forced to come with them and given a ring that could shrink her down to their size, Laurel finds herself helping the TimeFlyz by giving them the one thing they lacked to travel through time ... a human mind.

Timothy has arrived at the Imperial City to begin his training to become a Knight of the Way. Along with a group of cadets from all reaches of the kingdom, Timothy faces a series of challenges which will stretch not only his talents, abilities, and intelligence, but his character as well. Skills will be tested, friendships made, and a calling revealed. If Timothy is going to become a full-fledged Knight of the Way, he must learn the Way of the Warrior. Lesson one: Respect authority, respect others, respect yourself.

"ArmorQuest is the allegorical journey of a boy named Timothy who finds his world turned upside down when the minions of the evil Dragon Prince invade his land. When the people of his town choose to ignore the danger, young Timothy chooses to leave his village to join the Knights of the Way, followers of the Emperor. Along the way, he meets some strange companions and encounters dangerous enemies, while learning to rely on the tools of the Emperor...the armor of the Knights of the Way."--p. [4] of cover.

The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles is a modern graphic novel sequel to the original Oz and Wonderland novels. When Mae Mannering meets Jack Pumpkinhead of Oz and Cheshire Cat of Wonderland, they set out on a journey to explore what makes life on Earth so special, only to become targets of a group that is hunting visitors to our world. Can even the Wonderful Wizard of Oz save them? Collects The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles: Jack & Cat Special and Jack & Cat Tales #1-3, along with character bios and plenty of extras

Les Douze sont les premiers disciples de Jésus. Ce sont des témoins directs de sa vie, de ses miracles, de sa mort, de sa résurrection. Ils ont pour la plupart en commun d''avoir été exécutés à cause de leur foi. On les appelle des « martyrs ».En grec, le mot utilisé pour martyr, signifie « témoin ». Au cours des premiers siècles du christianisme, on appela martyrs tous ceux qui subirent la torture et parfois la mort à cause du témoignage de leur foi. Les apôtres ont attesté par le don de leur vie de la véracité de ce qu''ils avaient vu... Une seule parole aurait suffi à les sauver de la mort et de la souffrance, mais aucun d''eux n''a douté.Étaient-ils parfaits ? En quoi étaient-ils différents de nous ? Qu''est-ce que leur vie peut nous apprendre ?Pour la première fois en roman graphique, le destin exceptionnel de ces hommes ordinaires au service d''une vérité qui nous dépasse.Le martyre des témoins du Christ n''a pas cessé après les persécutions des premiers siècles. Encore aujourd''hui, les chrétiens sont la population la plus persécutée dans le monde et ils sont des milliers chaque année à payer de leur vie leur attachement à Jésus.À nous aujourd''hui de trouver la force et la joie du témoignage dans la vie des Douze, comme l''ont fait avant nous de multiples générations de témoins, disciples du Christ. Ben Avery est un auteur américain de romans graphiques chrétiens pour Kingstone Comics. Il signe là un roman graphique sur la vie des douze apôtres, illustré par plusieurs dessinateurs de talent. Traduit de l''américain par Éléonore Mongiat

In 1851 London, England, Lauren learns more about using her special powers when the TimeFlyz face Darchon''s latest snares, and then the whole crew learns to see their problems creatively from scientist Michael Faraday.

Iddo, a royal advisor and storyteller, describes key biblical events before and during a journey to the city of Riblah, where King Jehoahaz has been summoned by Pharaoh Neco, the man who killed the king''s father, Josiah.

Using characters from the Bible, children’s pastor and comic writer Ben Avery helps kids understand how to develop a strong devotional life based on trials and victories faced by men and women of the Bible. The thirteen-week devotional series is designed so that both children and families can learn and pray together.

Iddo has the opportunity to meet the distinguished statesman and prophet Daniel on a fateful night when the Lord brings about a change of empire, but the transition of powers painfully affects Iddo''s personal life. Original.

ENEMIES GATHER AS TIME RUNS SHORT With the support of a foreign king and divine favor, Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem to rebuild its wall. While citizens join the effort to fortify the defenses, local governors who despise the idea of a reborn Jewish city gather their armies. Under this threat, can Nehemiah and his people build and defend the wall while also keeping the promise of hope alive for future generations?

In the last book of the TimeFlyz graphic novel series, it''s time for the final battle between Laurel and her enemy, Kairos. But as she chases Kairos throughout the time stream, Laurel finds herself in a conflict with her very own destiny. Will Laurel''s decisions come back to haunt her and all of history, or will she be able to halt Kairos''s mad scheme?

A collection of seven classic tales involving alien invaders, visions of the future, scientific inventions, and space travel presented in an illustrated format by prominent artists working in the fields of comics, book illustration, and fine arts.

This biographical anthology chronicles some of the most interesting characters one could ever hope to have the privilege of calling friends. The Tuesday Morning Gang boasts icons with an ethos derived from the Southern California ocean, constituting some of the consummate Old-School Southern California Watermen.

In a visually oriented world, quality comics quickly attract interest. That''s why Kingstone Comics provide such a unique and powerful ministry. This eye-popping, page-turning comic will help draw kids into a lifetime relationship with God''s Word. Collecting famous stories from the Bible, Esther vividly tells the tale of how God raised up a young Jewish orphan to save her people from genocide. For ages 9--15.

This eye-popping, page-turning comic will help draw kids into a lifetime relationship with God''s Word. Collecting famous stories from the Bible, The Christ, Volume 1 vividly tells the tale of how God came to earth in human form, with a special section on the Wise Men.

The story began with the universal idea of imaginary friends, and what happens to them when their creators stop believing in them; they go to a miraculous world called ''the Imagined Nation''. Launching initially with impressive numbers through Image comics. Created by Artist/Writer Mike S. Miller (The Hedge Knight, Lullaby, JLA, Adventures of Superman, Wolverine) and co-written by Miller and Ben Avery (The Hedge Knight, Lullaby) with art by one of Greece''s premier illustrators, Nikos Koutsis, the new series takes a slightly more mature tone visually while maintaining the wonder and imagination of an all-ages title. Superhero G has found a new purpose for his existence, but struggles with his desire to return ''home'' to his best friend and sidekick, Tanner. With an ever growing cast of characters and the amazing visual cornucopia that Koutsis delivers, the new Imaginaries series is sure to blow all expectations out of the water!