Books with author John Houghton

Three children, Sophie, Josh and Andrew find something very mysterious about an archway in their local park: it seems to have their own names inscribed on it. Going through the archway, they find themselves transported into another world, caught up in a battle to save the Forest of Alamore from the wicked crone Hagbane, who has stolen the Merestone – a magical stone that is essential to keep the forest alive. Prince Oswain , the children, and the forest must face Hagbane and her army of Grims and Grogs, to restore the Merestone to it’s rightful place.

Oswain's sister, Princess Alena, runs away from home wearing the Star Stone. She has no idea of its immense value or importance. Gublak, a sly goblin, wants the mysterious Star Stone for himself.Loathsome pirates and vicious wolves aid Gublak in his greedy quest.Once afain Joshue, Sophie and Andrew find themselves in Prince Oswain's world - this time in a desperate race to rescue Alena. How will the children manage to save her, while battling evil forvces that want the Star Stone at any cost?

Joshua, Sophie and Andrew are transported once more into Oswain’s world of Caris Meriac for this the fourth dramatic adventure of their young lives. To the north, spring has not come and the Great Forest of Alamore is freezing over. In the south, whole frozen villages have been robbed of their children. There are rumours of a mysterious woman with the gift of music and a desire for revenge. News of renegade penguins and an appalling theft reaches Oswain and the Ice Maiden. They set out on an ice yacht for a mysterious island where they meet up with Joshua, Sophie and Andrew and uncover a terrible plot that will allow an old enemy back into Caris Meriac – and Tergan the dragon is stirring from his slumbers!

Trees are being destroyed by monsters. A giant highway scars the land as Feldrog's mighty army advances on the Great Forest of Alamore. Oswain has disappeared and the forest folk are in rebellion as old enemies reappear. Only the secret Guild of the White Eagle and those sheltering in the enchanted glade remain true. Joshua, Sophie and Andrew are separated at the start of their mission. Each of them has to overcome the terrible fear that Feldrog inflicts on those who oppose him. The flame of hope flickers as the world of Caris Meriac reaches its eleventh hour and even the city of Castelfion looks set to fall. Have the followers of Elmesh finally met their match? Or do Trotter's strange words hold the key to a stunning future?

It is 689 AD, and Cynethryth is returning from Rome, carrying her dead husband's child. She soon gives birth to a son, Aethelheard, whose parentage alone places him in danger. His mother has a tough choice to make and travels to Dorset, where the king is a cousin of her late husband.After the king adopts the boy, he grows up in the dangerous company of rebellious princes, all who wish to overthrow the mighty Ine, king of Wessex.How will mother and son face the physical and spiritual battles that await them?

When Rick Hughes receives a relic as a gift from an old friend, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. Drawn to an old excavation site, Rick stumbles upon a portal that takes him back to the 8th century, in the middle of a Viking invasion.After discovering a shocking link to the present, Rick is determined to intervene and save the village from devastation - and to find a scientific explanation for what is happening.With the perils of 8th century England surrounding him, can Rick save his new friends and live to tell the tale?Praise:★★★★★ - "A great romp through a time vortex into Anglo-Saxon Lincolnshire. Loved it."★★★★★ - "I love the blend of Sci-Fi and Historical Fiction this novel offers. It’s a time-travel novel, but the settings and lifestyle of the time period our main character, Rick, finds himself in, feel real and well-researched. Highly recommended."★★★★★ - "A sympathetic, convincing portrayal of this neglected period in history."

King Alfred never achieved his dream of uniting the disparate Anglo-Saxon kingdoms into one Perfecta Saxonia.The man destined to fulfill Alfred's dream is his grandson, Athelstan, as the spark of unity begins in the Saxon kingdom of Wessex. Abandoned by his father and raised by his uncle, young Athelstan faces numerous adversities on his way to becoming a mighty warrior and diplomat.But can he overcome the odds to transform England from an insignificant island off the Western European mainland, into the leading centre of tenth-century diplomacy and learning?Discover the story of one of the most important English kings, who put in place the foundations of modern-day England.

King Alfred never achieved his dream of uniting the disparate Anglo-Saxon kingdoms into one Perfecta Saxonia.The man destined to fulfill Alfred's dream is his grandson, Athelstan, as the spark of unity begins in the Saxon kingdom of Wessex. Abandoned by his father and raised by his uncle, young Athelstan faces numerous adversities on his way to becoming a mighty warrior and diplomat.But can he overcome the odds to transform England from an insignificant island off the Western European mainland, into the leading centre of tenth-century diplomacy and learning?Discover the story of one of the most important English kings, who put in place the foundations of modern-day England.

J.k. Rowling's Harry Potter series is uncontested as the greatest children's book phenomenon of all time. To date, the first four out of the projected series of seven have broken all sales records. More volumes are to come, plus Harry Potter school projects, a major film, games, merchandise, TV shows, websites - this is big business on a global scale and it can't be ignored.Yet, while the world applauds, Christians are divided, and many are calling for the books to be banned from state schools and public libraries. These are, after all, books about witchcraft.John Houghton is himself a writer of fantasy for children. In this book he offers an alternative to the secular wisdom on the conflict between good and evil. His considered critique offers timely and valuable insight for parents, teachers and all those involved in children's ministry.This book is a must for all those who want to encourage a culturally literate, wise and godly generation who know how to have fun without regrets.