Books with author Betty Swinford

Have you ever wanted to travel the world? Perhaps you'd like to visit far away countries and discover all about the people who live there? What if instead, you'd like to have adventures closer to home? Well this book is for you!Meet some very adventurous missionaries and learn about the countries they worked in. Find out what it's like to be in the middle of the Mau Mau rebellion in Africa or how orphanages in India present difficulties you would never imagine. Find out how difficult it can be talking to people about Jesus in London or how looking after children in China is completely different, and exhausting!Gladys Aylward, Jim Elliot, Amy Carmichael, William Carey, Lottie Moon, and others all knew what it was like to work in a foreign country. Charles Spurgeon and Chief White Feather were missionaries in their native lands - but they had troubles too.Here is danger, adventure and excitement - all through working for God. Here are stories about people from the beginning of modern-day missions up to the present day. It's all part of being in the Christian family - a family that is spreading round the whole world at an amazing rate.At the end of the book are some check-up questions to help you remember the stories.

Jordan's parents have become Christians so he reckons that his life is ruined! He decides to leave Arizona and run away to Los Angeles. However, Jordan doesn't plan things that well and ends up off-road... in a stolen car... in the middle of a blizzard! His plans go from bad to worse as he ends up stuck in the forest with a strange old woman, her dog and (worst of all) no computer! The woman may have saved his life... but there's something different about her. Should Jordan be afraid - or is she just a harmless old woman of the forest?

The Rocky Mountains are full of rugged terrain and breathtakingly high mountains. They are all about the stunning beauty of creation. But there's danger too with black mountain bears and poisonous snakes to watch out for. Elk, deer, moose and coyotes all live and survive in this part of the United States of America. Humans live there too and missionaries. Yes missionaries! Because everyone who loves Jesus is a missionary - whatever country they live in.Read about trekking and white water rafting, the black panther and a deadly spider. Find out about the Navajo Indians and how people are praying for them and that many of these wonderful native Americans will be brought to know Jesus Christ for themselves.Join in the Rocky Mountain Adventure - set out on the trail that will teach you about this wonderful mountain range and the amazing God who created it.Betty Swinford lived right in the mountains of northern Arizona. There is lots of snow, a monsoon season, mountain lions and bears walking down the streets - she brings to life the life round about her!

Scott was seized with horror. He felt like he was caught up in a whirlwind and his world was falling apart around him. Behind him, a smug-faced Ricky was smiling slyly.The Coyote Peak Ranch is having its fair share of problems. It's not easy running a homestead at the best of times. But Scott's dog, Cadera, is causing all sorts of headaches. Mr Tucker is baying for her blood as he is certain that Cadera is the one who has been killing his chickens. She is half coyote after all - a wild dog - and once wild always wild. There's nothing that can change that. And then slap, bang, into the middle of it all comes Ricky. He may be family - but he's also an enemy to Scott and to Cadera! And once an enemy always an enemy! That's the cry of the wild!But then what are people always saying about jumping to conclusions? And who has been stealing the Manzanita wood?For 9-12year olds

Jon and Tara have moved to the East Coast of America. Tara is making the best of it. Jon is thoroughly fed up. The continuous noise of screaming gulls and crashing waves is enough to drive a guy nuts - and there's nowhere he can use his rollerblades. It's only sand and ocean for as far as the eye can see. But there is the old tower in the distance, that might be worth a look, as there's nothing better to do.Jon and Tara are soon caught up in a startling mystery, tackling their own fears to work out what is truth and what is fantasy. What was that noise, those shadowy figures? Was it a trick of the light, or something more sinister? Why did they ever have to get involved?Betty Swinford has written an ideal book for the reader who wants an edge of your seat, nail-biting, back- shivering tale that also gives a clear biblical, uncompromising godly message.