Best Selling Books by Dave Jackson

ESCAPE FROM THE SLAVE TRADERS Introducing David Livingstone An urgent call for help cut through the morning mists that floated along the shore of Lake Shirwa. Two young African boys, Wikatani and Chuma, had been captured by slave traders, but the desperate cry would never reach their village. Easily overpowered by their captors, the boys'' only hope is to endure a ruthless march through the jungles that takes them far from their village to a destination unknown. Where are the cruel Red Caps taking them? What chance might the boys have to escape? If they manage to escape, how will they ever find their way home again? Fortunately for Wikatani and Chuma, there is help on the way. David Livingstone, a missionary and British government official, is doing everything he can to put a halt to the slave traders who are devastating southeastern Africa during the 1860s. But is there any reason to hope that he might help two young boys? Will they have the courage to face the phenomenal adventure and peril before them?

SHANGAIED TO CHINA Introducing Hudson Taylor Neil Thompson had promised his grandmother that he would wait for his grandfather to bring him to see the great oceangoing ships at the docks in Liverpool, England. But when he convinced himself that it was okay to go alone, he did not know the danger he would face on that bright morning in September 1853. The docks were no place for a twelve-year-old boy who was alone. Stopping to admire a small clipper ship, the Dumfries, Neil is suddenly grabbed and dragged aboard the ship, then locked in a small, dark room until the ship is on its way to sea. When he''s finally let out, he discovers he''s been shanghaied to be a cabin boy on a tea clipper bound for China and there''s no chance for escape! Fortunately for Neil, on board ship is a young missionary named Hudson Taylor who is also bound for China. But will Taylor''s friendship and faith be able to overcome all the bad things that fall upon Neil''s life? Will Neil ever make it home? Why should Hudson Taylor Help?

THE DRUMMER BOY''S BATTLE, Introducing Florence Nightingale -- After their father dies, Robbie Robinson and his older brother, Peter, join the British army in order to make a living for their family. At first, army life is exciting, even fun. Then in 1854, they are sent to Russia to right in the Crimean War-Peter as a member of the famous Light Horse Brigade and twelve-year-old Robbie as a drummer boy. But the brothers are separated during the doomed charge of the Light Brigade, and Robbie fears for Peter''s life. An injury to his left hand brings Robbie to Barracks Hospital in Scutari, Turkey, where he hopes to find Peter. Instead he meets Florence Nightingale, a nurse working hard to change for the better the way nurses do their jobs. Robbie becomes Florence''s "right-hand man," running errands, delivering messages, and reporting alarming hospital conditions to her. But the doctors and officers running the hospital want to put a stop to Florence''s improvements. Will Robbie and his friend find a way to succeed in spite of the challenges? Soldiers are dying all around him, and only Florence Nightingale can help save them!

Mollie''s friend sends the most interesting letters from but when the girl contracts a deadly illness, Mollie is resolved to help her pen pal. Ages 8-12.

Adam Christian joins Dr. Sheldon Jackson in an exciting adventure to save the starving gold miners in the Yukon.

While traveling in the south of India, fourteen-year-old John and his mother encounter the Irish missionary Amy Carmichael and find themselves drawn into helping the work of the Dohnavur Fellowship.

As you may be aware, Kobe Bryant is one of the most reputable and revered names within the sport of basketball. With an incredible physique and a balanced and intelligent skillset, Bryant has been able to forge one of the most impressive careers in sport just by being able to put things in the right place, at the right time. Add in a fierce determination to improve and give people the kind of challenge that they need, and you have one of the most competitive and unique sports stars of his time. Simple, interesting and easy to read for kids, this book contains all you need to know and to learn from Kobe Bryant - The Legend. After reading this book, you will know exactly why there are such quotes about him: "He keeps doing it. He keeps making shots. He''s a great player and deserves to be called a great player." -Celtics head coach Doc Rivers "If he gets going, you won''t be able to stop him at all." -Former NBA All-Star Jalen Rose "I''ve always thought he was the best player in basketball. I don''t think it''s even close." -NBA coach Alvin Gentry "There''s nobody in this league that can guard him." -NBA coach Byron Scott "I see a lot of myself in him. No doubt about it." -NBA legend Michael Jordan and so much, much more... Get this book now and enjoy the journey!

While enduring the dirty tricks of her enemy Arlene during the Christmas season, Drea discovers the true meaning of the season.

As the Burmese War begins in the 1820s, missionaries Adoniram and Ann Judson, the adoptive parents of May-lo and Len-lay, are accused of espionage.

In Antwerp, Belgium, in 1543, after his mother is arrested as a heretic, fifteen-year-old Adriaen Wens flees with the Anabaptist preacher Menno Simons and must decide whether to turn Simons in to save his mother from death.