Books with author Donna%20Vann

Cowboys and Indians, buffalo stampedes, eating well-roasted mouse as a cure for measles - what was it like to live in the Wild West? This area of America stretched from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Although you don't often see covered wagons or teepees these days, there are still cowboys and Indians. And the West is still wild - especially when you consider what else lives there - bears, coyotes and poisonous snakes! As well as amazing nature and incredible adventures, there are stories of people of faith who were inspired by Jesus. You can be like a pioneer as you explore this part of God's surprising and wonderful world. Come along on the journey!

Find out what its like to live and work in the far east country of Cambodia amongst the Khmer people. Discover what it's like to work as a missionary in a Buddhist country. Join in with the adventure as you travel around in taxis, vans, trucks, carts and tuk-tuks - small roofed carriages pulled around by a motorcycle. Discover what a fried spider tastes like and what drink tastes like pureed cabbage! As you clamber through jungle and through rice paddy fields you will get find out what to do to repel a snakebite and how God loves the people here as much as anywhere. Which is why he has sent missionaries like Dave and Laura to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the Khmer. Even though many people in Cambodia know very little about the one true God, you will discover that God has not forgotten Cambodia. He is at work here in surprising ways. So come along, and don't forget your insect repellent!

New York City is full of excitement at any hour of the day or night. Imagine riding in a speedboat out to the Statue of Liberty, or having a sleepover in the Museum of Natural History. You can walk across the famous Brooklyn Bridge or watch a movie being filmed right on the street. Or maybe you'd like to travel back in time, to experience life as an early New Yorker.If there's anything fascinating or fun that you can't do here, it's just because no one has thought of it yet. For over a hundred years New York has been known as 'The Big Apple' - the best place in the world to be.In this buzzing big city, you may be surprised to find quiet corners and vast green spaces filled with all kinds of wildlife. You'll also meet people who are trusting God with their lives and trying to make a difference in the lives of others. Quizzes and illustrations included.

King Uther is dying. The Council of Elders must decide who will rule Caerleon. Why do they not see? - it must be Arthur!The nation of Caerleon is in the midst of a power vacuum. Vibiana knows who should be King... but there are others who are out to snatch power for themselves. Arthur, Cai, Vibiana and young Bem all have their part to play. Whoever finds the missing Torc is the rightful ruler. Will Arthur find the Torc and claim his rightful place as King and ruler or will the evil Morcanta's schemes succeed?Donna Vann's emphasis on historical accuracy is exemplary. There is no myth or fairy tale in her work. Historical artefacts and research add another dimension to the book.

This exciting adventure story keeps you gripped right to the end with adventure throughout.From the book:"At first, I kept the secret to myself. I hid the bundle in the kitchen under the straw where I always slept. In my heart raged a fierce battle. Oddly enough, now that I had even more reason to leave home to find out who I really was, it seemed so wrong."Corin is determined to find out evil Hamo's dark secret. Aware that his life could be in danger he has to be very careful. As he starts his quest, he discovers a mystery that affects his own past and will change his life forever.

‘We were nearly there when some figures blocked our way. I went cold all over. This was no chance encounter. They had planned this and waited for us. This was it.’ ‘Move out of the way, Blackie!’ the skinhead said. ‘We got business with your friend.’ Star Smith has enough problems in life, trying to keep her wacky family a secret. Then a black girl arrives on the scene… With the racist attitudes of kids in her area, Star knows that if she befriends Ebony, she could lose more than her reputation.