Books with author R.D. Wingfield

Swallows and Amazons in the 21st Century?Two boys strike up a friendship when they unexpectedly end up acquiring the same sailing-boat. They discover that this vessel is only the first of a series of clues, leading them on with the promise of adventure and gold, in a modern-day treasure hunt that will take them from one end of Britain to the other. The boys have to master the craft of sailing in order to follow the trail, and as the quest takes on a life of its own, they get into deep water with the vicious pirate known locally as ‘Slasher’, and must contend with a ruthless criminal gang if they have any hope of finding the treasure, let alone escape with their lives.

The twins, Micah and Marshall, explore the woods near their house. Together they discover many of God's creations and even visit with Pastor Mike, out on his morning run. Pastor Mike reaffirms that God is the Creator of all, and that He loves and of His creations. The book closes with a photo of a church steeple, where Micah and Marshall go to learn more about God's love. Children love the read-along cadence and full-color photographs of real kids exploring God's world.

Honesty, empathy, and learning from one's mistakes contribute to how we live our lives as adults. This story is about a curious boy given the responsibility of caring for a registered hog. His curiosity about the consistency of the hogs feed formulation gets him in trouble. The hog passes out and the boy, thinking the hog is dying, faces shame and possible humiliation over what he has done. His wise father determines the reality of the problem and with a calm and loving manner explains what has happened and consoles the young boy.