Books published by publisher Scripture Union

Mark picked up a black and white kitten with four white paws and a white nose. 'We'll have this one,' he said. 'No,' said Carol, picking up a grey tabby, 'we're having this one, and I'll call it Fluff because it's so soft.' But choosing a kitten soon turns into an argument, and the argument nearly turns into disaster! The stories of Patricia St John have been entertaining and challenging children and young people for generations. This new edition of The Other Kitten is as fresh as when it was first published in 1984.

When Friska the dog came to live with Colin and his family, Colin thought that he and Friska would be friends for ever. But, when Friska disappears, Colin begins to find out what 'You are mine' really means, and who is saying those words to him. The stories of Patricia St John have been entertaining and challenging children and young people for generations. This new edition of Friska My Friend is as fresh as when it was first published in 1985.

Mark picked up a black and white kitten with four white paws and a white nose. 'We'll have this one,' he said. 'No,' said Carol, picking up a grey tabby, 'we're having this one, and I'll call it Fluff because it's so soft.' But choosing a kitten soon turns into an argument, and the argument nearly turns into disaster! The stories of Patricia St John have been entertaining and challenging children and young people for generations. This new edition of The Other Kitten is as fresh as when it was first published in 1984.

When Friska the dog came to live with Colin and his family, Colin thought that he and Friska would be friends for ever. But, when Friska disappears, Colin begins to find out what 'You are mine' really means, and who is saying those words to him. The stories of Patricia St John have been entertaining and challenging children and young people for generations. This new edition of Friska My Friend is as fresh as when it was first published in 1985.

"An omnibus edition of two popular books to encourage children to read by themselves by our best-selling children's author Patricia St. John. In her trademark style, St. John combines Christian teaching with excellent story-telling skills. Friska, My Friend: Colin's dog, Friska, disappears. In his search for her, Colin makes new discoveries about love and belonging. The Other Kitten: On vacation with their grandmother, brother and sister duo Mark and Carol have the opportunity to get a free kitten with results that are almost a disaster. A lesson in sharing and learning to give to each other."

Where the River Begins tells the story of the effects of a family break-up on a ten-year-old boy. Fostered by a Christian family while his mother recovers in hospital, Francis experiences real love and forgiveness for the first time. He finds solace in the river, and as he tries to find its source, discovers the source of Christian life. Without preaching, Patricia St John once again weaves her magic in this beautiful moving story showing Christian truths and values.

This fiction story is set against the backdrop of the fall of Jericho from Joshua 2-6. It allows children to explore themes of God's plan and their place in it, of trust in God and of God's promises. It's ideal for discovering the story of Joshua.Set against the background of a great Bible adventure. Through this fantastic adventure story, children aged 9+ will be able to explore the story of Joshua and Jericho from their own viewpoint. They will investigate what it means to be part of God's bigger plan, and how sometimes we don't understand or want to do something we think is less exciting even though it is God's plan.

He was alone, soaked to the skin and terrified. Choking mist and water hammered down in a never-ending torrent. Above the din of the storm there was a new noise: a distant rumble like thunder in the hills. It grew nearer and nearer. Desperately, he forced himself to turn and face it. Through the gloom came a great wave of green-blue water higher than the tower of the temple. There was nowhere to run. The last thing he saw was the foaming edge of the wave curling over, with huge trees floating on it like leaves. Then it was on him, smashing him against the altar. Noah has been called by the Holy One, called to build an ark to escape the Holy One's judgement on the people of the earth. But Noah is the only person still faithful to the Holy One - who will believe that destruction is coming? They are too busy worshipping their own gods to listen to Noah - the Holy One will stand their fathlessness no longer. The storm is coming...

Where the River Begins tells the story of the effects of a family break-up on a ten-year-old boy. Fostered by a Christian family while his mother recovers in hospital, Francis experiences real love and forgiveness for the first time. He finds solace in the river, and as he tries to find its source, discovers the source of Christian life. Without preaching, Patricia St John once again weaves her magic in this beautiful moving story showing Christian truths and values.