Books in Family Adventures series

Jamaica is a land of discovery and adventure, and Yaakov Peretz is about to encounter both.The Peretz kids know the story of Christopher Columbus’s legendary gold mine on Jamaica. It’s a family tale going back generations, to an ancestor named Simon Mendez, from the time of the Spanish Inquisition. They hear stories of the pirates who once inhabited Jamaica and turned looting Spanish ships into a national sport. So, when their mother’s former teacher invites everyone to Jamaica for an art show, the trip seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. Better still, Yaakov, Yosef and Rachel find an old letter from Simon, a letter that will show them the way to the mine… if they can figure out what it means.There are dangerous people on Jamaica, though, people with dangerous secrets. Yaakov is determined to bring them all down and to solve the mystery of Columbus’s gold mine, once and for all.Why not? He’s a Peretz. You don’t mess with a Peretz.Scroll to the top of the page, click "Buy" and hop on a thrill ride you'll never forget!

Summer is almost over, but the heat is suddenly rising for Yaakov Peretz and his family.A neighborhood bully and another shady character are planning something sneaky at a Southern California airshow.Yaakov knows. He overhead them plotting. And it’s time to take matters into his own hands.But soon his hands are really tied! Before they know it, the Peretzes find themselves hostage to a mysterious stranger known only as “Raul,” a man with something more devious up his sleeve.Escaping capture is only the beginning. Yaakov and family soon uncover Raul’s conspiracy to wreak disaster in Israel’s Timna Valley Park, the site of King Solomon’s ancient copper mines.The stakes are high! Yaakov will take nothing lying down. In a daring race against time, he’ll plunge into unfamiliar territory, battling live and robotic foes and more to defeat this evil scheme.Scroll to the top and click “Buy” to jump into an unforgettable adventure!

Students will love learning about the way of life of foxes and the challenges they face as babies and adults. There are gray foxes, arctic foxes, fennec foxes, cape foxes, swift foxes, kit foxes, and red foxes. An exciting narrative format supported by fun facts, questions, and activities, tells the story of a red fox family. Found all over the planet, red fox families start with the birth of four to six kits. Born in a den, the baby foxes leave the den with their mothers after two to three weeks and start to play, pounce, and hunt. What adventures will they have? Will they meet some other animals along the way? Readers will love these adorable animals and learn to write their own stories about them.

Students will love learning about the way of life of raccoons and the challenges they face as babies and adults. An exciting narrative format supported by fun facts, questions, and activities, tells the story of one of the most adaptable animals on Earth. Raccoons eat almost anything, live in many kinds of habitats, including cities, can climb buildings as well as trees, and are able to change to overcome many challenges. This story follows a raccoon familys nightly adventures in a forest near a suburban community, as they look for food in both their natural habitat and peoples back yards. What other animals will they meet? Readers will be asked to write about their own experiences with these cute but often challenging animals.

Mythological Adventures: Dragons offers a unique learning experience for kids as they get the chance to meet different dragons face-to-face. They'll have fun learning while they encounter Western and Eastern dragons—large and small, gentle and fierce—with vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts. Then, kids can build a diorama of their very own and add to the fantastical world of dragons.This unique kit includes a book full of colorful illustrations and intriguing facts about dragons, plus 3-D animal models and a diorama with reusable stickers.Explore the world of dragons and learn everything you need to know about these mythological creatures.Mythological Adventures: Dragons will take you on an amazing journey to discover the secrets of dragon lore.

When Phil, Abby, Andy, and Tom Baker hear that their cousin Millie will visit their farm for the summer, little do they imagine what a dreary time they will have with the snobbish girl. But when Millie disappears, life quickly becomes anything but dreary. What starts out as a summer of chores and horse-riding on the farm turns into a cross-country adventure, as the Bakers find themselves matching wits with a notorious jewelry thief who pulls them into her web. Aided by a seasoned detective, the Bakers confront numerous dangers in their search for Millie, all while attempting to foil the plot of a major crime ring -- making it a summer they will never forget. Filled with mystery and intrigue, Summer of Suspense contains important lessons of Christian courage, humility, submission to authority, and repentance before God and man.

The year is 1667. Sir Francis Courtney and his son Hal are on patrol in their fighting caravel off the Agulhas Cape of South Africa. They are lying in wait for one of the treasure-laden galleons of the Dutch East India Company returning from the Orient. so begins a quest for adventure and the spoils of war that sweeps them from the settlement of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa to the Great Horn of Ethiopia far to the north - at a time when international maritime law permitted acts of piracy, rape, and murder otherwise punishable by death. Wilbur Smith introduces a generation of the indomitable Courtneys and thrillingly re-creates their part in the struggle for supremacy and riches on the high seas.From the very first pages, Wilbur Smith spins a colorful and exciting tale, crackling with tension and drama, that builds and builds to a stunning climax. Packed with vivid descriptive passages of the open seas, breathless pacing, and an extraordinary cast of characters, Birds of Prey is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.

El Chupacabras -- The Goatsucker--a rumored beast with a fanged mouth, enormous red eyes, and thin clawed arms; its name alone ignites the imagination. With visions of this urban legend in their heads Tyler and Tommy Oliver and their new stepsister, Paige, arrive in tropical Belize for a family vacation. There they meet Peto and Natalie, the only other children on the small island where they are staying. To their delight, Peto has not only heard of El Chupacabras, he is convinced there is a goatsucker on the island. Adding to this is Reaux, the resort manager, who tells of encountering a goatsucker. Following the clues the children learn about life on a barrier reef, the ancient Maya, Caribbean cultures and the power of urban legends. Most importantly, Tyler and Tommy learn to respect and value Paige, finally accepting her as their sister.

Students will love learning about the way of life of wolves and the challenges they face as babies and adults. An exciting narrative format supported by fun facts, questions, and activities, tells the story of gray wolves who live in highly structured social units called packs. A pack has one breeding pair and their offspring, and may include older siblings or wolves from other packs. This delightful adventure story starts with the excitement created by the birth of newborn cubs and how the other members of the pack bond with them. The cubs are taught vocal and physical communication and soon learn to hunt with the pack. This exciting story will enrich students' understanding of the importance of gray wolves to ecosystems in North America. Young readers will be amazed by how much the lives of wolves mimic their own lives!

When bombs fell over cities like Glasgow and London people would take refuge in shelters and tube stations until the all-clear signal sounded and 'normal' life resumed. Many years later Maurine remembered those times - the rationing, the evacuation, the fears and excitement of living as a child during the Second World War.Taking up her pen she wrote about those historic days. These were stories that she could leave behind so that others would know what it was like and the real secret of how they survived during those troublesome days. This will serve as a useful insight for children into World War II from a Christian perspective.

It began with an unexpected letter in the mail. Now Josh Reed and his family are in for the adventure of a lifetime when they agree to go on the ultimate treasure hunt. They must follow the clues which will lead them across the United States to see the wonders of God’s creation, including many national parks and national monuments. When challenges arise and dangers threaten, will their faith in God and help from each other be enough? At the end a treasure waits, but will what they find along the way be even more valuable? Josh, an eleven-year-old detective in the making, has a question of his own. Is it his imagination, or is someone following them? Help Josh and his family decipher the clues, record their journey through the states on a map, and solve a mystery as well. Re-released with a new cover. For ages 8-12

Join the Robot Family on an adventure, as they move to a new home and meet their cool neighbors! You'll meet Dadroid, Momtron, and the Kidbots and learn all about some very friendly dinosaurs. T-Rex, Stegasaurus, Triceratops, and many other exciting friends will introduce themselves to the Robot Family. This picture book is ideal for kids approximately 3-8 years old and features goofy cartoon dinosaurs and robots. It aims to show children that moving to a new home, although scary, can be fun too. It also seeks to teach kids about meeting new people and experiencing those who might be a bit different than they are.