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by Marianne Hering (Author), Wayne Thomas Batson (Author)
Over 2 million sold in series!
It's 1852 and cousins Patrick and Beth sail to Fiji on the HMS Calliope under the command of Captain James E. Home. They arrive at the islands to find that the Christian Fijians are at war with the non-Christian Fijians. Missionary James Calvert is trying to make peace and suggests that the captain allow peace negotiations on board the British vessel. Patrick and Beth learn about sacrificial living when they observe Calvert's determination to live on Fiji despite the dangers and impoverished conditions and that he is willing to risk his life to live as Jesus would.
Author Biography
Marianne Hering has written for children since 1987, when she was on the staff of Focus on the Family and launched both Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines. She has written more than 40 children's books, including the successful Imagination Station series. When she isn't writing, she's adventuring in the Colorado Rockies with her family and dog, Sam.
Wayne Thomas Batson has spent the last twenty years teaching reading and English to middle school students. His writing career began in 2005 with the publication of The Door Within. Since then four of his titles have appeared on the CBA Young Adult Bestseller List and his books have garnered many other awards. He continues to write for the kids he cares so deeply about because he believes that, on a deep level, we all long for another world and yearn to accomplish something significant. Batson lives in Eldersburg, Maryland with his wife and four young children.
