When Anthony and his mom move to the seaside town of Parable Port, they’re just hoping for a fresh start. Anthony soon finds out that there’s something unusual about this little it’s a place where Jesus’ parables come to life in surprising ways.
The adventure begins when a flock of orange birds stalks Anthony and flowering vines grow everywhere, knocking people out cold with their pollen. In the good old days, the living parables would help the town to flourish. But now? Something or someone is messing with the Parable of the Sower and causing chaos.
With the help of his new friends Duck, J.R., Grace, and Brooklyn, Anthony must uncover clues, decipher riddles, and stay one step ahead of the birds and vines to save the town—before it’s too late.
This Christian book series for middle schoolers. A map of Parable Port—Follow along as the kids run around town to solve the mystery.
The Sower’s Secret, releasing in March, is the first book in a new middle-grade series inspired by the parables of the Bible. This opening story focuses on the parable of the mustard seed and the idea that even the smallest beginnings can grow into something significant.
This story follows Anthony and his mom as they move to Parable Port. It's here where Anthony makes new friends - Duck, JR, Grace and Brooklyn. Not long after settling in strange things begin happening around town, and Anthony and his friends find themselves pulled into a mystery they don’t fully understand. Their journey to uncover what’s really going on adds an engaging sense of adventure while reinforcing the book’s central message about faith, patience and the small acts making a big impact.
The writing is clear, making this a good fit for middle-grade readers, families and even classrooms and church group settings. The plot is fairly straightforward and the lesson is easy to identify, but it’s handled in a way that feels age-appropriate rather than heavy-handed. The notes at the end outline the meaning of the Parable of the Mustard Seed, easy to follow and opening the opportunity for discussion.
My thanks to Tyndale Kids for a digital arc in exchange for honest review.
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