Books with author MacKenzie. Kevin

This new title in the acclaimed Vision Books lives of the saints series for youth 9-15 yrs. brings to life the inspirational story of St. José Sánchez del Río, a 14 yr. old boy in Mexico who died a martyr for the Catholic faith during the Cristero War in the 1920s.Meet young José and his friend Trino as the war breaks out in their hometown of Sahuayo. Follow José through his own struggles as the violence escalates, up to his joining the Cristero army in 1927 to fight for freedom of religion. Captured by government forces, José refused to deny his faith in exchange for his freedom. Tortured and forced to march to his grave, he cried out, "Viva Cristo Rey!" (Long live Christ the King) José died as he had lived, a hero.Inspired by this young martyr to become a priest himself, Father McKenzie spent ten years researching and writing José's story. The result is a riveting tale of a young man's bravery and passion for God. Drawing on all existing sources, including never-before-seen documents from the Vatican and the Mexican Government, Saint José plunges the young reader into a country at war, not over territory, but over the right to worship God freely.Canonized in 2016 by Pope Francis, St. José is one of the newest and youngest saints of the Catholic Church, and an inspiration to people from all walks of life. He shows us that our faith is worth fighting and dying for. His example is a powerful catalyst for young people today, so many of whom are tempted to never commit themselves to any serious calling in life.

This new title in the acclaimed Vision Books lives of the saints series for youth 9-15 yrs. brings to life the inspirational story of St. José Sánchez del Río, a 14 yr. old boy in Mexico who died a martyr for the Catholic faith during the Cristero War in the 1920s.Meet young José and his friend Trino as the war breaks out in their hometown of Sahuayo. Follow José through his own struggles as the violence escalates, up to his joining the Cristero army in 1927 to fight for freedom of religion. Captured by government forces, José refused to deny his faith in exchange for his freedom. Tortured and forced to march to his grave, he cried out, "Viva Cristo Rey!" (Long live Christ the King) José died as he had lived, a hero.Inspired by this young martyr to become a priest himself, Father McKenzie spent ten years researching and writing José's story. The result is a riveting tale of a young man's bravery and passion for God. Drawing on all existing sources, including never-before-seen documents from the Vatican and the Mexican Government, Saint José plunges the young reader into a country at war, not over territory, but over the right to worship God freely.Canonized in 2016 by Pope Francis, St. José is one of the newest and youngest saints of the Catholic Church, and an inspiration to people from all walks of life. He shows us that our faith is worth fighting and dying for. His example is a powerful catalyst for young people today, so many of whom are tempted to never commit themselves to any serious calling in life.

Teen Titans: five teenage superheroes fighting for truth, justice, and the last slice of pizzaWho are the Teen Titans? Beast Boy who can turn into any animal he wants; Cyborg who's half-man, half-robot; Raven who can move objects with her mind and melt stuff just by thinking about it; Robin who's got a tool belt full of gadgets and can't walk away from a challenge; and Starfire who's from another planet and can fly and shoot green starbolts from her hands.This is a brand new, original story featuring Raven and written by one of DC Comics top comic book writers.

Teen Titans: five teenage superheroes fighting for truth, justice,and the last slice of pizza!Teen Titans: Five teenage superheroes, battling evil and fighting over whose turn it is to do the dishes. When a villain breaks into a maximum security prison, the Teen Titans know that something is up. Unfortunately, Robin and Cyborg are too busy arguing to focus on the case. In fact, Cyborg quits the team. Now the Teen Titans are down to four members and things look bad. They have to battle a creature named Plasmus--a gigantic oozing menace who can split into multiple "splinters." Just as it looks like the team may be out of luck, Cyborg rejoins them and they manage to capture Plasmus.

Teen Titans: five teenage superheroes fighting for truth, justice,and the last slice of pizza!Teen Titans: Five teenage superheroes, battling evil and fighting over whose turn it is to do the dishes. Meet Starfire's sister, Blackfire, newly arrived from their home world. The team is happy to meet her, but Starfire is a little less than enthusiastic. In fact, Starfire thinks that they like her sister ia little too much. But Starfire discovers that Blackfire is a fugitive on the run! Now Blackfire is doing everything she can to convince some aliens that she's Starfire and that Starfire is Blackfire. Confused? So's the team, but they sort it out in the end.

Teen Titans: five teenage superheroes fighting for truth, justice, and pizza.Super Ninja Fury: The Movie is the hottest show in town and the Teen Titans can't wait to see it. Unfortunately, Dr. Light is trying to spoil the fun but stealing all the city's power. At first, Robin and Starfire think they can handle this on their own--until Dr. Light turns out their lights! Then Cyborg and Raven tackle this volt-stealing villain, but they don't have success either. Now the only Titan standing between this electric evildoer and the power supply is Beast Boy. Will the rest of Titans see the light in time to help their friend? Or is it lights out for Beast Boy?

This is the first book in the series and is the story of two sisters and a brother. How they have an adventure looking for treasure but the clues take them instead, to a place of wonder. The story can be read by, or to, children of all ages and enjoyed by the older family members as well. The reader's imagination is transported to a world of magical creatures, where the children are the heroes and the monsters are friendly but there is no horror in this world of enchantment.