Books with title the faithful friend

Breaking a window and starting a fire in a dumpster outside a local store in town wasn’t really what David had in mind to do one afternoon, but as he pedals his bike away from the pursuit of the police, he realizes it might not have been the best decision. Though who could blame David for wanting to vent his frustrations, especially those stemming from his home life and the sadness he feels when he sees his alcoholic, chain-smoking mother. To make matters worse, his father had lost his job and was struggling to make ends meet for David and his younger siblings. He just wanted change to happen in his life, and that request is soon answered in an unexpected way, as described in Susie Jacobson’s latest juvenile Christian fiction book. To hide from the police, David seeks refuge in a church but begins to experience a vision where he meets Jesus and is told by the Savior to change his ways by going back to church and by taking responsibility for his actions.You will be a warrior like so many of my servants before you were, Daniel, Joshua, David, Samson and many more. This is what I am calling you to in this plan I created you for. As David obeys the loving commands of Jesus, David starts to see not only a change within himself but in that of his father, the townspeople and among his friends. This fictionalized story celebrates the belief that God created each person for a purpose and though we may drift from the path here and there, Jesus is always there to lead us back to righteousness.The story combines the elements of forgiveness, courage and friendship to become an uplifting narration of what God can do within a person’s life, even in a misguided child.A portion of the proceeds will go to children’s ministries.

He just wanted to escape from his dysfunctional household, plagued by fights that happened between his alcoholic mother and his unemployed father over their debt issues. Yet young David's means for an escape, committing vandalism to an economy-hit neighborhood store, turns into something more than he originally expected. In the newest juvenile Christian fiction book by author Susie Jacobson, David's criminal turn leads him to experience an encounter with Jesus while hiding out in a church. Jesus tells David he has been chosen to become a warrior for God and leader among his peers; all Jesus requires is that David take responsibility for his actions and becomes faithful again in attending church and youth group again. Amazed by the vision experience, David finds new purpose in facing his troubles and family, which begins to affect not just David, but those of his friends, family and even people in his town.

From the beloved husband-and-wife team of The Gardener, a Caldecott Honor BookAnnabelle Bernadette Clementine DoddWas a good little girl, though decidedly odd.Belle lived every day as if she were grown --She thought she could do everything all on her own.Lucky for Belle, she has a friend at home, a caregiver named Beatrice Smith -- Bea -- who keeps a close eye on her so she doesn't get into too much mischief. Through the week Belle helps Bea as she does chores or shops or bakes, and at the end of most days they head to the beach -- Belle and Bea, hand in hand, by the sea. But one afternoon Belle sneaks outside to play all alone, and something happens that changes her life forever. A lyrical rhymed text and pictures that pack emotion combine to present powerful portraits of a girl and her loving guardian.