Books published by publisher Focus on the Family Pub

Rob Mitchell is one of the last “lifers” raised in an American orphanage. Left by a dysfunctional family in an Illinois children's home, he grew up with kids who were not friends but rather “co-survivors.” After becoming a Christian as a teenager, Rob found what he was looking for, home and family, in a relationship with God. Rob was able to overcome his past, forgiving his relatives and forging healthy family relationships of his own.

There’s something mysterious going on in everyone’s favorite town. . . . Odyssey, of course! No mystery is too big or too scary for Emily Jones and Matthew Parker. The Jones and Parker Detective Agency is on the case, but who knows what’s in store for these young detectives?Adventures in Odyssey is exciting, values-based audio entertainment for the whole family―brought to life by actors who make you feel like part of the experience.This compilation includes the following episodes:#658: “Game for a Mystery”#661: “When You’re Right, You’re Right”#670: “Stage Fright”#674: “Square One”#677: “The Malted Milkball Falcon”#699: “Emily the Genius”#713: “Something Old, Something New,” Part 1#714: “Something Old, Something New,” Part 2#722: “The Lost Riddle”#732: “Repent after Me”#733: “Big Trouble under the Big Top”#786: “The Case of the Ball Cap Hero”

These thirty fun-filled devotional readings for kids will encourage them to tell others about Jesus. Boys and girls alike will be inspired through the antics and adventures of “Average Boy,” who is Super Average when it comes to loving God and showing others how to do the same!Addressing real-life situations, the lessons cover topics like making friends, dealing with backstabbing classmates, getting along with parents and siblings, understanding your changing body, and most importantly, growing your relationship with God.This new repackage of Growing Up Super Average sports a new look and includes additional devotions and features.

Everyone is reaching for stardom in today's culture. American Idol singers, movie stars, and athletes who make it into the Hall of Fame are revered the most . . . but what does God think? He tells us in Hebrews 11. Called The Hall of Faith, this chapter reveals true heroes―who stand for what's right despite what the world says. Now, in this special Adventures in Odyssey set, Bible heroes come alive with drama, humor, and lifelong values in every story! Become a Bible Eyewitness when you join the kids in small-town Odyssey for 12 adventures.

Otter B Helpful is the fourth in a series of six children’s books that teach young children basic biblical character traits. In this book, Otter learns to be helpful when his grandparents come for a visit.Each book includes an appropriate Bible verse, and Otter B Helpful ends with this rhyme about the lesson:“There’s always lots of work to do in every family.God says that helping out is best.It’s how you Otter Be!”

Finding ways to connect on a spiritual level with teens can be difficult. With these simple, 10-minute devotionals, parents can maximize their devotional time with their teens and prepare and equip them with the strong spiritual foundation they need. Written by youth expert Joe White, Fuel makes it easy and practical for parents to connect spiritually with their teens in just minutes a day.

Otter B Trustworthy is the sixth in a series of six children’s books that are intended to teach young children basic biblical character traits. In this book, when Otter doesn’t put back his parents’ things like he promised, they get wet in the rain. He learns what it means to be trustworthy.Each book includes an appropriate Bible verse, and Otter B Trustworthy ends with this rhyme about the lesson:“When you keep your promises, then others soon will see that they can put their trust in you. It’s how you Otter Be!”

Over 1 million sold in series!The place? China in 1271. The quest? The golden tablet of Kublai Khan. The problem? Just about everything!The Imagination Station adventures continue as cousins Patrick and Beth are kidnapped by Mongol warriors. Only the friendship of fellow traveler Marco Polo saves them from harm. They are brought to the Mongol palace, where the Kublai Khan dislikes both their gifts and their message about Christianity. The tension grows when the Mongol magicians challenge the cousins to a spiritual power showdown. As war breaks out, Beth and Patrick are locked in a secret room to prevent their escape.How do the cousins get the golden tablet they need to save Mr. Whittaker’s friend Albert? How do they escape the city and find the Imagination Station? Enter the perilous palace and find out!

Your family’s gathered around the table. What’s on the menu? Cold stares? Stale prayers? The same old leftover questions about “what happened at school today”? Next time you sit down to eat, enjoy some spiritual food too! Get everyone talking―and learning―with the nourishment of Whit’s End Mealtime Devotions! Encourage quality family time and pass on a strong spiritual heritage with these 90 devotions created to engage children in fun, lively, productive dialogue.

Over 1 million sold in series!If you’re brave, follow cousins Beth and Patrick to Libya in the 13th century. The town of Silene is being terrorized by a vicious animal that is eating livestock. The townspeople believe it’s a dragon sent by the devil. In order to appease the beast, the people believe they must offer a human sacrifice―a young girl named Sabra. When Beth tries to help Sabra escape, she too is tied up as an offering for the dragon. Meanwhile, Patrick and a new friend named Hazi join Georgius, a Roman knight who is serving in Africa to keep peace. Georgius decides to find the dragon and kill it. Georgius’s plans go awry when Beth and Sabra beg him not to kill the dragon. The girls know the true secret of Silene―the dragon isn’t its worst enemy.

An unforgettable account of betrayal, revenge, redemption, Focus on the Family Radio Theatre's production of Ben-Hur tells the tale of a nobleman who fell from Roman favor and was sentenced to live as a slave―all at the hands of his childhood friend, Messala. Once nearly brothers, any hope of reconciliation is dashed after Messala is seriously injured during a vicious chariot race won by the vindictive Ben-Hur. But what makes this adaptation of Lew Wallace's best-selling story unforgettable is the changed man Ben-Hur becomes after seeing Christ on the cross. Recorded in London with film-style sound, this action-packed production shares that compassion is the true path to redemption.

Over 1 million sold in series!Patrick and Beth arrive in World War II Holland in the farm country. They must smuggle a baby (by bicycle) into the capable hands of Corrie ten Boom at her home in Haarlem. Along the way they hide from Nazi soliders, meet a Russian surgeon forced into service by the Germans, and encourage two Jewish children who haven’t been outside in over three years. The children learn to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of everyday people who helped the Jews.