Books with author Sandra L. Zaugg

Quick Overview Lizards and Lights and Laws, Oh My! This fun true-adventure story for children ages 9-12 combines a riveting mystery with learning the difference between principles and rules. The second book in a series of stories that teach about various aspects of Christian life and shows the importance of keeping the civil laws, as well as God's law, the Ten Commandments.

What if you suddenly had to leave your home, not knowing if you would ever see it again? What if you could take only what you could carry—on a bicycle?This is the true story of a thirteen-year-old boy who had to do just that. In 1945, near the end of World War II, as Russian soldiers marched toward the German capital of Berlin, people in villages, towns, and the countryside found themselves in the enemy’s path."Get out of Haynau today!" shouted a German soldier. “The Russian army is on its way. Be gone by two o’clock.” Dieter Hain couldn’t believe his ears."Mutti (Moo-tee, the German word for “mother”) the soldier said we have to leave right away! Come on!”They thought they would return to their home in two weeks or so, after the Russians had moved on. The German soldier had reassured them that Hitler had a “secret weapon” that would wipe out the enemy.Join Dieter and his mother as they flee for their lives through Nazi Germany. Discover how God provided strength for their journey and protection in many close calls. He watched over them and led them to safety—and to the Adventist Church

Zachariah Matthews is twelve years old and lives on a farm in Michigan with his parents. The year is 1860. Pa is studying the Bible and something strange is going on in the barn. Author, Sandy Zaugg's book makes the story of our church's beginning come alive and will give the 9-12 age child a better grasp of what it means to be a Seventh-day Adventist Christian and of the impact of the Great Disappointment on our church.

What if you suddenly had to leave your home, not knowing if you would ever see it again? What if you could take only what you could carry - on a bicycle? This is the true story of a thirteen-year-old boy who had to do just that. In 1945, near the end of World War II, as Russian soldiers marched toward the German capital of Berlin, people in villages, towns, and the countryside found themselves in the enemy's path.

A Curious Mystery Among the Roman Ruins"Leave me alone," said ten-year-old Melissa Murdock in a sleepy voice. She tried to roll over, but something heavy pressed down between her shoulders. "Stop it, Mark!" she shouted, fully awake now. Her bedroom door banged opened, and Mom ran in, tying the sash on her robe. Behind her, Lissa's big brother Mark flipped on the light and rubbed his eyes."What's the ma-- Oh!" Mom exclaimed, looking at Lissa's back. "Where did you come from?"Mark looked over Mom's shoulder and burst out laughing. Join Mark and Melissa in Italy as they discover the importance-and the danger-of a man with a droopy eye and a black cat tattoo.

Sometimes ten-year-old Jennifer cried and sometimes she was angry, but most of all she missed her daddy.It had been only six months ago that her daddy had died of cancer. Jennifer knew other people who had been cured of cancer. Why didn’t God answer her prayers? Was it because she wasn’t good enough? Their mother did her best to comfort Jennifer and her fourteen-year-old brother, Alex, who is learning to raise and sell exotic birds.One night as the family drove out of the driveway, Alex pointed out a van that was parked on their street. “See that old yellow van? ... It says “Joe’s Bakery” on its side. I saw it there twice last week"“Is that a problem?” Mom asked. “Lots of people park on the street. Maybe Mrs. Kostenko ordered some baked goods."...“Then why do you suppose the driver just sits in the van?” Alex asked.This book will help children who are mourning the loss of a friend or family member or a beloved pet, to understand that God is with them and loves them. They will learn that the loss is not their fault—that God will take care of them and help them to adjust to a situation over which they have no control. It will help them to remember that they will see their friend or family member again when Jesus comes.