New Releases by Marianne Hering

Over 1 million sold in series! The first of a three-book story arc about the American Revolution, The Redcoats Are Coming follows Patrick and Beth as they assist the revolutionaries by waking up the sleeping citizens of 1775 Concord before the Redcoats come. In this adventure, the cousins meet Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock. They help smuggle musket balls, sound the alarm that the Redcoats are coming, and deliver a secret message to Paul Revere. Along the way they learn that most of the revolutionaries leaned on God’s direction and even pastors helped in the cause. Christian parents and teachers will appreciate the historical facts as well as the biblical worldview training their kids and students will absorb. The kids will appreciate the excitement and tension of an America at war with England, and in some ways, with itself. A curriculum for Christian schools and homeschool families is available for download from Focus on the Family.

Over 1 million sold in series! If you’re brave, follow cousins Beth and Patrick to Libya in the 13th century. The town of Silene is being terrorized by a vicious animal that is eating livestock. The townspeople believe it’s a dragon sent by the devil. In order to appease the beast, the people believe they must offer a human sacrifice—a young girl named Sabra. When Beth tries to help Sabra escape, she too is tied up as an offering for the dragon. Meanwhile, Patrick and a new friend named Hazi join Georgius, a Roman knight who is serving in Africa to keep peace. Georgius decides to find the dragon and kill it. Georgius’s plans go awry when Beth and Sabra beg him not to kill the dragon. The girls know the true secret of Silene—the dragon isn’t its worst enemy.

Kidnapped by Celtic Druids in 433, time traveling cousins Patrick and Beth find themselves in the midst of a power struggle among the leaders of Ireland.

Over 1 million sold in series! Beth and Patrick travel to the Holy Land. Patrick joins the wise men as they travel toward Jerusalem. Beth winds up at Herod''s palace and sees the king''s reaction when he finds out about the newly born King of the Jews. The cousins meet up at the palace. Devout Simeon tells them where they can find the baby Jesus. Beth and Patrick set out with the wise men only to discover they''ve been followed by one of Herod''s soldiers. Knowing that death is in store for the Baby Jesus if the soldier finds Him, Beth and Patrick carry out a plan to keep the baby safe.

Over 1 million sold in series! Climb aboard, kids! Travel back in time and sail with the Vikings, meet a Roman Emperor, come face-to-face with China''s Kublai Khan, and experience a host of other historical adventures in the Imagination Station series for young readers. This set includes the first three books in the series: Voyage with the Vikings, Attack at the Arena, and Peril in the Palace.

Over 1 million sold in series! It’s 1852 and cousins Patrick and Beth sail to Fiji on the HMS Calliope under the command of Captain James E. Home. They arrive at the islands to find that the Christian Fijians are at war with the non-Christian Fijians. Missionary James Calvert is trying to make peace and suggests that the captain allow peace negotiations on board the British vessel. Patrick and Beth learn about sacrificial living when they observe Calvert’s determination to live on Fiji despite the dangers and impoverished conditions and that he is willing to risk his life to live as Jesus would.

Over 1 million sold in series! Patrick and Beth learn that Mr. Whittaker’s fancy ring can be seen inside the Imagination Station but not outside of the machine. A mysterious letter leads the cousins to fifth-century Rome in search of a special cup that belongs to a monk. If found, the cup could keep the mysterious Albert out of prison. At the Roman Colosseum, Emperor Honorius is hosting a gladiator battle in celebration of a war victory. Beth attends the event as the emperor’s slave; Patrick attends as a monk’s apprentice but is taken prisoner and sent to fight in the arena. During their adventure, the cousins meet Telemachus (a true historical figure), a monk who believes that fighting is wrong. Telemachus is willing to risk everything—even his life—to stop the killing. When the cousins return with the cup, they find that a third letter has been sent with more information about Albert’s fate.

Over 1 million sold in series! The place? China in 1271. The quest? The golden tablet of Kublai Khan. The problem? Just about everything! The Imagination Station adventures continue as cousins Patrick and Beth are kidnapped by Mongol warriors. Only the friendship of fellow traveler Marco Polo saves them from harm. They are brought to the Mongol palace, where the Kublai Khan dislikes both their gifts and their message about Christianity. The tension grows when the Mongol magicians challenge the cousins to a spiritual power showdown. As war breaks out, Beth and Patrick are locked in a secret room to prevent their escape. How do the cousins get the golden tablet they need to save Mr. Whittaker’s friend Albert? How do they escape the city and find the Imagination Station? Enter the perilous palace and find out!

Over 1 million sold in series! In this Imagination Station adventure, Patrick and Beth find themselves as guests in a beautiful castle in 15th-century England. Through a series of events, the steward of Lord Darkthorn’s castle finds the cousins with three artifacts collected in their previous adventures: the stone, the cup, and the golden tablet. They are accused of being thieves and locked in jail. Beth escapes and discovers the identity of the real thief, leading to a jousting contest with a surprising outcome. Set during the War of the Roses in England, Revenge of the Red Knight will teach readers about the Crusades, the integrity of knights and the vows they took, and why men would choose to risk their lives to fight for Christianity.

Over 1 million sold in series! The key to adventure lies within your imagination! Cousins Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the tenth century BC. Their goal is to get back the ring Hugh stole and return him to 1450s England where he belongs. But troubles await them as soon as they step out of the Imagination Station. First they meet an angry bear and later an angry giant. Set against the backdrop of the David and Goliath story, the cousins learn that having a giant faith is more important than having a giant on your side.

Over 1 million sold in series! While visiting Mr. Whittaker at Whit’s Soda Shoppe, Beth and Patrick find a mysterious letter in the Imagination Station requesting a Viking sunstone. The letter is old and says that someone named Albert will be imprisoned if the sunstone isn’t found. Mr. Whittaker sends cousins Patrick and Beth to Greenland circa 1000. On their quest for the sunstone, the cousins meet Vikings Erik the Red and Leif Eriksson—and find the sunstone as they join Leif on his first voyage to North America. But the adventure is just beginning, for when they return to Mr. Whittaker’s workshop with the sunstone, there is another note waiting for them, requesting a silver goblet. Join Patrick and Beth as they continue their travel to various lands and time in the Imagination Station book series.

At head of title: Focus on the Family presents The Imagination Station.

"When the cousins hide at a farm with Dutch Resistance workers, they are given a secret mission: smuggling a Jewish baby to her mother" --P. [4] of cover.

When time-traveling cousins Patrick and Beth use the Imagination Station to go to Plymouth Colony in 1621 hoping to find Hugh and return him to his own time, they meet William Bradford, Myles Standish, and Squanto.

Easy-to-read introduction to the life of Clara Barton, as she finds a way to help Civil War soldiers who are cold, hungry, or hurt.

This three-booklet set relates three great escape stories to your young reader. The stories of the Prodigal Son, Daniel in the Lion''s Den, and Jesus'' healing of a young girl, combine to teach your child valuable lesson''s of God helping those who trust in Him, while learning to read as well. Use Rocket Readers Level 3 if your child: knows common endings instantly recognizes common sight words can respond to a story by creating and writing three simple sentences

This three-booklet set relates three great escape stories to your young reader. Three stories taken from the life of the Apostle Paul tell of Great Acts done by God. Use Rocket Readers Level 3 if your child: knows common endings instantly recognizes common sight words can respond to a story by creating and writing three simple sentences

Presents the "ai" vowel sounds in a simple retelling of a Bible story from Acts.

The five Level 2 books in God Can Do It! teach young readers about beginnings and endings. The 5 books are contained in a durable case and include hands-on faith and reading helps for parents.

Launch emergent readers into the wonderful world of the Old Testament through this comprehensive reading program. This five-book collection features stories of Gideon, Rahab, Elisha and the widow, Hagar, and Moses and the Israelites.

"The Rocket Reader Bible Story Series has 4 sets of books for Level 2 readers. Each set emphasizes a different aspect of reading, and the 5 books within each set are contained in a durable case and include hands-on faith and reading helps for parents."

Presents the vowel sound "oo" in a simple retelling of the biblical story of Daniel.

A biography of William Bradford, from his childhood and religious persecution in England to his years as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony.

It''s 1812 and eleven-year-old Annie Payne has come to Washington City to visit her aunt, Dolley Madison. Soon things begin to disappear from the President''s House: an important letter to President Madison, a silver carriage harness, and Dolley Madison''s pearls. Everyone suspects that a Native American is the culprit. As Annie puts the pieces together, though, she discovers a surprising secret. But Annie must discover an even more important secret: how to live out her Christian beliefs amidst the glittering wealth of Washington society. As she searches the Bible for guidance, she makes an important decision about how she will live her life.

"I didn''t touch the book. It was Ellen who ruined it," Anne Randolph''s words echoed through the president''s library. Thomas Jefferson''s New Testament has been cut to ribbons, and his granddaughter, nine-year-old Ellen Randolph, is blamed by her older sister, Anne. Just after Ellen clears her name, a skeleton model is smashed, and Ellen is in trouble again. As Ellen and her older brother Jeff search the President''s house for clues about the skeleton, they only find more mysteries. What happened to the president''s pet mockingbird? And who has been printing Anne''s private mail in the newspaper? But the question most dear to Ellen is How can I get along with Anne? As she searches the New Testament for an answer, she uncovers a wonderful secret that will change her life. Marianne Hering was on the staff of Clubhouse magazine for eight years. She has written the Lights, Camera, Action Mysteries and articles for many Christian magazines. Marianne lives in Colorado with her husband, Doug, and daughter, Danielle. Ages: 7-10 Value: Love

and “Will you honor us by pointing the way to Washington? and ” Giving directions seems easy enough, but Charlie and ’s whole life is about to change. Soon he is delivering messages to the President and ’s Palace and helping with John Adams and ’ own granddaughter! Strange Frenchmen are threatening the United States, and one teacup is the only clue to the mystery. Can Charlie and his friend Hannah find out what and ’s really happening before France declares war? In the early days of the United States, nothing is certain and —not the fate of the country or of Charlie and ’s missing father. Will God listen to the prayers of a poor black boy in the midst of so many bigger problems? Ages: 7-10 Value: Prayer