Books with author M. J. Thomas

The Hidden Scrolls send siblings Peter and Mary back to the Battle of Jericho in this fourth installment of the time-traveling chapter book series.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In this fourth adventure, the time-traveling trio journeys to an ancient desert and finds the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land. With limited time to solve the secret of the scroll, Peter and Mary join Israelite spies on a reconnaissance mission to Jericho; sneak Rahab to safety; and ultimately face the scheming man in black as the walls of the city begin to crumble. Fans of the series will love this whirlwind adventure that brings the Bible to life.

An epic novel of war and courage set in Ancient Greece, Fortress of the Sun brings to life one of the most stunning campaigns of antiquity, a tale every bit the sibling of the 300 Spartans' Battle of Thermopylae or the Macedonian wars against Persia...It's 243 B.C. and Greece is ready for a revolution.Eighty years have passed since the death of Alexander the Great, the man who first cowed free Hellas into submission. His successors have only tightened their grip in the interim, the present king no exception. Spartan rebellions, opportunistic usurpers, foreign invaders – for five decades, King Antigonus has seen them all and crushed them all. He stands alone astride Greece; he fears no one.Aratus of Sicyon plans to change that. Burning with a passion for freedom and hatred for the King, he takes aim at Macedon when no one else would dare; takes aim at its crown jewel in the south, the linchpin of its control, the symbol of its domination—Corinth.Outfunded, outmanned, and outarmed, Aratus embarks on one of the most audacious campaigns in ancient history, one destined to change Greece forever.

Back for their third adventure, siblings Peter and Mary journey back in time to Egypt, where Moses fights for the Israelites' freedom and plagues wreak havoc.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In The Great Escape, Peter, Mary, and Hank journey to the pyramid-studded desert of ancient Egypt. When the trio become friends with Pharaoh's daughter, they witness first-hand as Moses petitions Pharaoh for the Israelites' freedom. Plagues wreak havoc as the group races to decode the scroll, gets chased by a panther, and battles Pharaoh's cunning advisor, the Great Magician. Young readers will anxiously follow along as Peter and Mary's thrilling adventures bring the biblical story of Exodus to life.

The Hidden Scrolls send siblings Peter and Mary back to the Battle of Jericho in this fourth installment of the time-traveling chapter book series.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In this fourth adventure, the time-traveling trio journeys to an ancient desert and finds the Israelites preparing to enter the Promised Land. With limited time to solve the secret of the scroll, Peter and Mary join Israelite spies on a reconnaissance mission to Jericho; sneak Rahab to safety; and ultimately face the scheming man in black as the walls of the city begin to crumble. Fans of the series will love this whirlwind adventure that brings the Bible to life.

In their second time-traveling adventure, siblings Peter and Mary get sent back to the time of Noah just days before the flood comes.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history. In Race to the Ark, Peter, Mary, and their faithful dog Hank travel back to the time of Noah. With only seven days to solve the riddle of the scroll and escape the impending flood, Peter, Mary, and Hank must race to help Noah and his family finish the ark. Along their journey, Peter and Mary evade a group of young ruffians and ultimately come face to face with the Dark Ruler, an evil man who reminds them of a snake they met in the Garden of Eden. Enthralling action and compelling illustrations will have children glued to the pages of this rambunctious Bible-based story.

From the bestselling author of Fortress of the Sun comes an epic fantasy of love, war, honor, and vengeance, set in a world on fire.An action-packed adventure of the highest order, The Bulls of War provides a sweeping tale of an empire on the precipice of war with its hated rival, their fragile truce teetering on the edge of a sword. Tens of thousands of troops stand at the ready, only an order away from battles on a scale unseen in centuries. Some factions within the Imperial capital fight to keep the peace, while others shirk no scheme, murder, or terror in their quest to trigger war - a war some fear could rend their empire apart.It is in the midst of this dangerous game of brinksmanship that Generals Tyghus and Kyrus soon find themselves, pulled towards opposite sides of the growing rift. Against a backdrop of ruthless politics and the drumbeat of war, their friendship is put to the ultimate test as they struggle to save their country, themselves, and those they love - all while battling their own tragic pasts.With Tolkien's scope and Martin's scheming, The Bulls of War is the first book of E.M. Thomas's epic fantasy series Chronicles of the Andervold Thrones, a saga reminiscent of ancient Rome and Greece in a world all its own.

Do you struggle with negative self-talk and negative thinking? Positive affirmations are a powerful self-help tool to transform your thinking from self-defeating patterns to empowered ones. The Bible contains many inspiring passages that are perfect for use as affirmations. This book adapts Bible verses into affirmations, transforming the verses into deeply personal statements specific to you. Personalizing scripture in this way is a tool for making the verses more intimate and helping you to feel like God's Word is speaking specifically to your heart.Psalm 139 is an excellent example of Bible verses that are already written like affirmations, and that passage has always been a favorite for Christians. This book takes other passages that are not so personalized and makes them personal. Biblical affirmations may be used for improving self-esteem and motivation, emotional healing, encouragement, spiritual growth, prayer, meditation, and/or as a devotional. The central message is that God's love for you is personal and intimate. Use these positive affirmations from God's Word to help you grow closer to Him and grow in your journey of faith.

The Captain had a life before he had a hook.Jas Rosewall had everything he could ever want: a loving family, a warm home, and a promising future. But when his younger brother Peter leaves their family in ruin, will Jas be able to piece his life back together, or will his malice consume him?Uncover the gripping origins of the world’s most infamous pirate and the feud that changed Neverland forever. From his formative adventures at Eton College to his swashbuckling years in the King's Royal Navy, you've never known this side of the Captain before.

Dive into your child's next favorite bedtime story! Monte the Monster is your children's guide to the tropical rain forests of Africa in this exciting new picture book. Using easy to read text and colorful pictures, Monte Travels the Rainforest introduces youngsters to the exotic animals of the tropics. Through vibrant images and an exciting adventure story, your children will be glued to the screen as they learn facts about the different animals inside. Monte Travels the Rainforest is a perfect assisted read for ages 3 to 9. The fantastically fun and educational book is exciting for kids and parents alike! Get the book now and you'll receive a free download of book activities that go along with the story. Buy Monte Travels the Rainforest to let your child start the adventure today!