{"product_id":"9780615906676","title":"The Stone Writer: Christian Fiction for Young Readers and Teens","description":"The Stone Writer, Christian Fiction for Young Readers and Teens by Toni M. Babcock\u003cp\u003eThe Stone Writer is a collection of short stories written to convey biblical principles in a fun and thought provoking way. The collection was written in two parts: Short Stories for Young Readers, and Short Stories for Teens. \u003cbr\u003eTopics featured are as follows: \u003cbr\u003eCoping with loss (Jacob and the Stone Writer). \u003cbr\u003eJacob loses his dog, and learns that sometimes when you think you've lost, you discover something wonderful you never knew you had.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling criticism (The Finch and the Fiddle). Goldfinch learns the benefit of singing God's song far outweighs the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Gospel (The Gospel According to a Pirate). \u003cbr\u003eThe gospel is shared with an unusual twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiving unselfishly (Kali and the Lady Slippers). \u003cbr\u003eKali discovers God has a reason for everything, even an ugly pair of purple slippers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing friends to hard-to-like people (Olivia and the New Girl).\u003cbr\u003eOlivia becomes emotionally trapped until help comes to her rescue in a welcome way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning from the elderly (Lucas and the Widow of Wicker Woods). \u003cbr\u003eLucas develops a lasting friendship with an old woman named Frannie Wicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod bears our sin and our sorrow (The Storm and the Way of the Cross). \u003cbr\u003eKali is devastated to discover her creation has been marred, like God's was when His creation was marred by sin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearning from a wayward horse (A Horse Called Trouble). \u003cbr\u003eJacob, Lucas, and Peyton discover a wayward horse, and soon all havoc breaks loose. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot rushing to judgment (The Missing Piece). \u003cbr\u003eJacob blames his cousins Joe and Nick for hiding his puzzle piece. Jacob learns a lesson about judging other's when the real culprit is revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrayer changes things (The Wing Master). \u003cbr\u003eOnce reticent to be friends with Serena Sweeney, Marianna has a change of heart and becomes friends with Serena during a neighborhood block party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat to do about bullies (The Bully of Buck Hill). \u003cbr\u003ePeyton, Joe, and Nick are bullied by a teenaged boy. He soon discovers the bully is moving next door! Peyton makes friends with the bully's little brother, and plays an important role in rescuing him from abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grace of forgiveness (Fire Ants!). \u003cbr\u003eDeanna is convinced her little brother Benny has destroyed Grandpa's prized anthill. A surprising revelation turns her thoughts around when Grandpa reveals what really happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing God (The Promise Pearl). Ruby shares a loving attachment to her Great-Grandma Pearl, and learns important life lessons during the time they share together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOvercoming regret (The Ghosts of Green Lake). \u003cbr\u003eEddie becomes sullen and angry after the accidental drowning of his Grandpa. His principal at school, and his cousin Cassie help pull him back from the \"Ghosts of Green Lake\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking toward a common goal (The Best Live Nativity Ever).\u003cbr\u003eJade must think of a way to raise money as part of an assignment at school. Frustration turns into a bright idea as Jade rallies the help of her family to help put on a live nativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacing our true self (Shadow Man - part one and two). \u003cbr\u003eTess, a new camp counselor, is thrown into turmoil when the director's son Gabe steals from the canteen. Tess and her sister Jenna go on a mission to rescue junior counselor Gabby from Gabe, and Tess learns a lesson about forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA story of conversion (Sophia and the Sacred Places).\u003cbr\u003eSophia puts her faith in Christ a few weeks after an interesting conversation with Dex Davison on the banks of the Snake River during a white water trip in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFacing death (The Rest of Amos).\u003cbr\u003eColette learns to face death unafraid after an unusual dream and a meeting with a man named Amos.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiritual warfare (The Tale of Timorous and How He Found His New Name). \u003cbr\u003eThis allegory takes the reader through the trials and tribulations of Timorous, a double-minded little man who learns the importance of wearing his spiritual armor and claiming his new name.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toni M. 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