Books published by publisher Focus on the Family Pub

Over 1 million sold in series!“The Egyptians believe that whoever opens a tomb will be cursed!”The hot sun and sand of ancient Egypt await Patrick and Beth in their next Imagination Station adventure. The cousins are caught between a terrible ruler and a nation bound for slavery. To help their new friend Tabitha, the cousins must seek out a great secret―one that will give hope to her family and future generations. Their search takes them to an ancient burial vault and . . . a mummy! But the vault is a confusing maze, filled with traps and mysterious symbols. Will the cousins ever get out again to share a life-changing hope?

Discover The Blackgaard Chronicles, a new book series that explores more of the story beyond the Adventures in Odyssey audio drama series!An evil genius launches his attack on the heart of Odyssey. A conniving city councilman is secretly carrying out plans against John Avery Whittaker and Whit’s End. Yet Philip Glossman is only a pawn in a dark game played by the mysterious Dr. Regis Blackgaard.Meanwhile, against Whit’s express orders, Eugene and Connie tamper with a top-secret computer room―and the destructive Applesauce program is unleashed. Can Whit counter the forces opposing him? What does Dr. Blackgaard really want?

The Lord’s Army, the second in a series of five eighteen-page picture books for boys ages four to eight, will help young boys understand their identity in God and their relationship with him. Each book conveys a single biblical principle in a fun way and ends with “A Letter from My King” (God’s message to the child) and a “Treasure of Truth” (an applicable Bible verse).In The Lord’s Army, Jake tries to force his dog to be part of his “army.” When Jake’s dad comes home from his military assignment, he teaches Jake that the best leaders lead like Jesus.

After a computer explosion at the library, Josiah King takes cover in a room full of Bibles. He reads God’s Word for the first time that night, and (with the help of mysterious radioactive fumes) is transformed into a superhero―Captain Absolutely. He embarks on a battle for truth and justice, pitted against his ultimate nemesis, the notorious Dr. Relative.This popular comic strip (a spin-off of the popular Adventures in Odyssey series and originally featured in Clubhouse magazine) entertains and engages imaginations while helping kids grasp the role of God’s Word and truth in making life decisions. Using the power of story, this exciting adventure poses vital questions about eternal truth that will help children discern how to stand firm in their faith in today’s world.

Arin’s Judgment: One minute, Wade Mullins is at home, attempting to destroy top-secret drawings for the atomic bomb. The next minute, he’s in an alternate world staring at a strange prophet who says Wade is the final sign, an end-time omen of a culture on the verge of annihilation. Darien’s Rise: Anna wanted superpowers, but now she’s not so sure after being transported to a new planet. She sees visions of the future. And her brother Kyle is a bodyguard who can’t fail. But both of their powers are only used to help Darien, the rightful heir to the throne of Marus. Darien is being held by a man so evil, not even Anna and Kyle can save him. Annison’s Risk: Maddy finds herself in a strange new land called Marus where a conquering king is about to marry a princess. The king’s most trusted adviser is hatching an evil plot to stamp out followers of the “old faith,” and Maddy discovers that plan includes the new princess. Should Maddy reveal the truth and usher in political chaos? Or will the princess have to give up her life to bring peace?

These action-packed tales follow fictional kids through real events from the New Testament. Bible Kidventures helps children manage the transition from Bible story picture books to reading the Bible on their own.Stories include: Worst Wish―Retelling of the story of Jesus bringing the young girl back to life.Crazy Jacob―Retelling of the story of the man possessed by a “legion” of demons.Dangerous Dreams―Retelling of the story of Pilate’s wife and her dream about Jesus.Escape Underground―This story begins with the stoning of Stephen and chronicles the persecution of the early church.

The scheming Dr. Regis Blackgaard continues his fevered pursuit of the Applesauce program and access to Whit’s End. This time, on a trip to Chicago, Whit and Connie get caught up in a dangerous mystery involving a stolen laptop, the Department of Defense, and some familiar (but not very friendly) faces.This fifth book of The Blackgaard Chronicles series introduces more of the story beyond the Adventures in Odyssey audio dramas.

Over 1 million sold in series!It’s the hottest adventure yet! When Patrick takes a trip alone in the Imagination Station for science project research, things get a little explosive. First, his cousin Beth gets angry that she was left behind. Second, Eugene Meltsner sees red when he realizes that Patrick went to Pompeii in 79 A.D. a day before Mount Vesuvius erupts! It doesn’t help that the Imagination Station is on the blink and Whit has gone missing.As Beth and Eugene frantically try to find a way fix the machine, Patrick learns a few things about volcanoes: it’s not the lava that comes first, it’s poisonous gas.Will Eugene be able to reprogram the Imagination Station and send Beth to help Patrick? And what will happen to Patrick’s new friends―a preacher, a looter, and a stray dog? Find out in the next adventure, Doomsday in Pompeii!

The second in a series of four “90 Devotions” books from the writers of Adventures in Odyssey, these devotionals provide a fun way to teach children about God’s Word and make the truths of the Bible accessible at a young age.Based on the book of Matthew, the 90 devotions in this volume will help start children on a path toward regular time alone with God, as well as provide a sound biblical resource for parents to use as they interact with their kids and spend time together as a family, reading and learning scripture-based truths.