Books published by publisher Word Alive Press

Meshach, Mateo, Malachi and their sister Melanie love to play with their toys! But what happens when they have so many that there is a mountain of toys in the basement? Will they fill the whole house? Find out how four siblings learn to share with others, and gain a valuable lesson about giving. About the Author: Tjarda was born to a Dutch family living in Indonesia. She has travelled extensively learning different languages and eventually immigrated to Canada. She has been married to an Irish man named Randall for over forty years and their marriage of love created a family - a boy and a girl. While raising her family with the help of God, Tjarda drove a school bus for twenty-eight years. As her children grew more independent, she volunteered at various missions to help people in need. Tjarda loves the Lord, and she thanks Him for her accomplishments with His guidance. While she has matured in her faith, she still counts herself as a work in progress.

Ten-year-old Vanessa has learned a shocking truth: she was adopted, and her real father lives in a faraway city. He gave her a special necklace as a present before she was born. Longing to find him, she sneaks away from her village in the middle of the night. Along the way Vanessa meets many new friends, including a young girl in a neighbouring village, a flying tiger named Acara, and a bubbly teenager named Brianna who offers her a warm welcome to the country of Adhiren. It is in this country that she finds her father, who serves in King Aric's army. After meeting the king for herself, she decides to join up and fight for his cause: to protect Adhiren from the evil king Malik. At first Vanessa's life in Adhiren is peaceful, but whispers of impending war soon spread. As her life in the king's service grows more difficult she is faced with the chance to save many lives, including the villagers she grew up with, and introduce them to a better way of life.

SHOOT THE WOUNDED is a contemporary Christian novel that deals with relevant social issues such as teen pregnancy and family violence. Set in the small fictional town of Maplewood, in southern Alberta, best friends Leigh and Ronnie find their friendship and faith challenged when Jake, a good looking Christian boy, moves into their neighborhood. Leigh is especially delighted that Jake is paying more attention to her than any other girl at school or church, but what she does not know is that despite his bold declaration of being a follower of Christ, he's carrying a dark secret from his past that has the potential to destroy his integrity and have his friends question the legitimacy of his faith.

Grison has plenty of troubles! While other goats enjoy life on the breezy islands off Haiti's beautiful coastline, grouchy old Grison hangs out by himself-at the junkyard! See how a young friend helps Grison discover that healthy choices lead to better tomorrows. About the Author: Carol Schafer lives in Athabasca, Alberta, with her husband, Steve. They have two grown children: Alison and Carson. Carol worked as an editor for many years. She is a Children's Advocate for Compassion Canada, the founder of Destiny Dresses, and the author of Lorenzo's Incredible Leap: A Story of Courage. Carol visited her Compassion children in Haiti, and then came home to write about Grison.

What will Lorenzo do? Way up in the Andes mountains of Peru, all the other llamas are enjoying themselves-and young Lorenzo is tired of being left out. See what hilarious adventures await him as he proves that he can be bold and strong and courageous. About the Author and Illustrator:Carol Schafer lives in Athabasca, Alberta with her husband Steve. They have two grown children: Alison and Carson. Carol works as an editor of online course materials at Athabasca University. She is a Children's Advocate for Compassion Canada and the founder of Destiny Dresses. Carol hopes you enjoy Lorenzo! Alison Schafer Pahl lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband Eziah, where she is completing her after-degree program in Education at The King's University College. Alison loves travelling, spending time outdoors, sipping hot chocolate, and experimenting with all types of art. Until Lorenzo, Alison had never drawn a llama.

The Chronicles of Exmoor - Book Two Prince Reuben is kidnapped as a baby on the day of his dedication. His kidnapper is a person dressed in a black cloak. They both vanish, never to be seen again. Ten years later, the prince's ring is found and the Queen begins her search once again. Two street lads, Castor and Nicolas, find themselves on the run from Castor's master and Nicolas' uncle. They join a circus in the hopes of escaping for good, but why are they being hunted? ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kliever is a home-schooled high school graduate who grew up on her family farm in Manitoba. Writing since the age of eleven, she has always loved creating stories and adventures for old and young alike. Kliever has written six books in The Chronicles of Exmoor series. Her love of writing keeps the ideas coming faster than she can write!

Don't call Long Dog a wiener dog-he gets very upset! Equally upsetting for the Dachshund are his too-long ears, but sometimes they come in handy-as pontoons to help him swim and for "telescoping" up or around corners to eavesdrop on troublemakers. This underdog certainly has a nose for trouble, leading the Doggie Gang into conquering dognapping rings, thwarting jewelry heists, and saving lives, both human and animal. The yacht dogs travelling the east coast-a St. Bernard, Chihuahua, Sealyham Terrier, and even two snobby black Newfoundlands-come to view him as their heroic leader, as do Long Dog's people, the D'Silvo family. "Anyone who claims that a diminutive little breed like the Dachshund could never display heroic qualities hasn't read about the adventures and exploits of Long Dog and his Doggie Gang. Young readers will love the underdog who becomes hero to both man and beast!" -Janet Matthews, co-author,Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, Chicken Soup for the Soul O Canada: The Wonders of Winter, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas in Canada LORI FELDBERG began writing horse and dog stories at an early age, and is perfecting her skills in genres like mystery, Western, romance, and even fantasy, along with true adventure and newspaper articles. She has been published in many periodicals, magazines, and book anthologies like Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas in Canada, and Summit Studios' collection of humorous animal stories, Mob Hit on My Grandmother's Dog. She is currently working on more books from a dog's perspective. Learn more about Lori Feldberg online at lorifeldberg.com.

Jessica is a child that grew up hearing hurtful things from her classmates. She has to decide whether to see herself the way her peers see her, by believing those hurtful things, or to see herself as God sees her, which is Fearfully and Wonderfully Made. Will she learn to accept herself and see herself as God sees her? Fearfully and Wonderfully Made is written for all those children who need to discover their inner worth and beauty no matter what the outside world says about them. It is a story about self-acceptance and an appreciation for God's most precious creation-YOU!

Discover how you can make a positive difference wherever you are: in your home, in your local environment, and in your neighbouring community. It all starts with you. You can make a positive difference!About the Author: Deborah A. Fotios is the author of ME! I Can Make a Positive Difference! She is a French teacher with a passion for reading, creative writing and editing, professional organizing and foreign language learning. A native of multicultural Toronto, she enjoys international music and cuisine. Deborah currently lives in Ajax, ON, CA.

Chester knows that his days are numbered. He knows that his time is almost up-especially with the wear and tear he's received as one-half of Anthony's favourite pair of socks! He plans his escape to freedom and runs away before he can end up in the trash heap. Follow him in his quest for freedom and survival in his Christmas adventure, Chester, the Runaway Sock! Dennis Ostapyk's day job has always been in the field of accounting. His hobbies include writing and music, where he is a musician/singer songwriter. Dennis has authored two previous books, Is It Friday Already? and Daniel, the Singing Scarecrow. Dennis was born in Ottawa, ON, and raised in Winnipeg, MB where he continues to live with his wonderful wife, Linda.

King Solomon asked God for wisdom to live his life and lead his country, and much of what God showed him is captured in the book of Proverbs. Children love to learn and accomplish new things. This one-month devotional, presented in an appealing fashion and at their level, will teach children how to apply God's Word to their lives. With scriptures taken from the International Children's Bible, and thought-provoking questions posed after each reading, Solomon Says is an excellent resource for family and individual devotions.