Books with author Rebecca Parkinson

Many people dream of becoming rich and famous. We're fascinated by the people who seem important, but often we don't notice those who are working behind the scenes. In this sequel to Twelve Hidden Heroes: Old Testament (Book 1), Rebecca Parkinson tells the stories of twelve more Bible characters who are rarely mentioned but whose actions were used by God to make a massive difference.

Many children and young people dream of becoming rich and famous. Most of them will never fulfil that dream. Sometimes we can become so fascinated by people who appear important that we fail to notice those who work non-stop behind the scenes. The New Testament is full of mighty heroes who won tremendous battles or carried out amazing tasks. However as you search through the pages of the Bible you discover there are also many hidden heroes'. These men and women, boys and girls were willing to stay in the background, largely unnoticed, but their lives made a huge impact on those around them and on the events that occurred. This book looks at twelve people in the New Testament who may not be well-known but who show clearly that those people who stay in the background are just as important as those in the spotlight, in fact without them the stories would never have happened! The stories show us that, whatever our gifts and abilities, God has a very special plan for our lives.

Harry loves the Hideout that he built with his Grandad. In it he keeps the very special book that Grandad gave him to help him to learn about the Person who made the whole world. But it's not just any book - it's a portal to Bible times. In Mud, Harry has a great time making pots from the clay that he finds in his garden. Then, after travelling back to Bible times, Harry discovers how Jesus used mud made to make a blind man see. In Minibeasts, Harry is distraught when he finds Walter, a pet woodlouse, near death. His excitement when it revives is reflected in Mary and Martha, as Harry is transported to Bible times and sees Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

Harry loves the Hideout that he built with his Grandad. In it he keeps the very special book that Grandad gave him to help him to learn about the Person who made the whole world. But it's not just any book - it's a portal to Bible times. Join Harry in his first adventure, Spot the Difference, in which he finds out how the disciples came to be Jesus' special friends and how being chosen by Jesus made them feel. In The Big Splash Harry finds out what happened to Peter when he walked on the water. Suddenly, getting into trouble for falling in his own paddling pool is not so important as Harry realises that Jesus understands our mistakes.

Daisy's adventures start when her Grandad, who always called her his pretty, precious princess, gives her a book full of precious secrets. But it is not just any book - it is a portal to Bible times. Join Daisy in Ballerina Necklace as she watches Jesus go to tea with Zacchaeus and then learns about forgiveness in her own life. Share her excitement in The Birthday Present when, afraid that the present she has made so carefully for her Grandma will not be good enough, she is transported to the Temple in Jerusalem. There, from watching people giving their money, she learns that Jesus values the love behind our gifts.

Harry loves the Hideout that he built with his Grandad. In it he keeps the very special book that Grandad gave him to help him to learn about the Person who made the whole world. But it's not just any book - it's a portal to Bible times. After seeing Jesus wash His disciples' feet, Harry chooses to pick up rubbish around school when there's no more places in the robot building group with his friends. Then, after seeing Jesus welcome and bless children even when He was tired, Harry decides that it's great to know that Jesus will never turn anyone away.

Daisy's adventures start when her Grandad, who always called her his pretty, precious princess, gives her a book full of precious secrets. But it is not just any book - it is a portal to Bible times. In On the Beach, Daisy goes on holiday and unexpectedly finds herself in another time, talking to a boy who has just given all that he has (five small rolls of bread and two fishes) to Jesus. She learns that sharing things with Jesus can have amazing consequences - and so can sharing special things with other people. In Starry Night, Daisy experiences all the fear of a night-time storm. But after sharing the disciples' experience of being at sea in a storm with Jesus in the boat, she realises that she does not need to be afraid when Jesus is there.