Showing results for "River" in Religious Fiction

In Where the River Begins, a confused and misguided youngster stays with a Christian family while his mother is institutionalized. They help him discover the source of the nearby river and the source of the Christian life.

It is sometime during the 1880's, and Jack and Amy have come to London searching for their uncle.
On their own without money, food, or shelter, they have nowhere else to turn. But what is the chance of finding him when they don’t even know where he lives? For the two youngsters, attempting to live on the streets is frightening, dangerous, and an opportunity for the worst elements of the city to take advantage of them. London society has become uncaring, even cruel, to the needy. Where can they find safety?

Adventure! Treasure! Danger! The Eagle River Detectives are back in action! After befriending two new kids in town, Gabby and Jodie discover that their new friends are being watched by two mysterious men. Gabby takes charge and leads the detectives on a wild and dangerous chase to unravel the mystery. Along the way, they stumble onto a map that may or may not hold the key to uncovering a treasure. With secret codes and unexpected twists and turns, the Eagle River Detectives are in for a thrilling adventure. Join in on the fun as they play a crazy game of Hide and Seek!

What starts as a secret trickle of water from the door of God's great Temple becomes the adventure of a lifetime for a young boy named Leo. Join him as he follows this mysterious stream and watches it grow into a mighty, life-giving river that transforms the world before his eyes. Journey with Leo along the riverbank as barren deserts bloom into lush forests and the lifeless, salty sea is miraculously healed, teeming with fish. Discover the wonder of the riverside trees that bear a different, delicious fruit each month and have leaves with the power to heal any hurt.

Thirteen-year-old Betsy Miller is shocked when her parents decide to move from their home in Boston to the rugged frontier city of Cincinnati. They'll take a dangerous, weeks-long journey by boat down the Ohio River. If that's not bad enough, Betsy's annoying cousin George is also making the trip—with his equally annoying dog. Especially for girls ages eight to twelve, this exciting story shares the emotional turmoil of a young woman experiencing dramatic life changes—while at the same time teaching important lessons of Christian faith and American history.

In a land of towering pyramids and sun-scorched sands, a cruel Pharaoh declares that every newborn Hebrew boy must be cast into the great Nile River. But one mother, driven by fierce love, places her son in a woven basket and sets him adrift, entrusting his fate to the waters. Discovered by an Egyptian princess, the baby is named Moses and raised as a prince in the dazzling splendor of the royal palace. He lives a life of unimaginable luxury, a world away from the suffering of his hidden people.

It's 1983, and 12-year-old River Starling's life is anything but normal. She was adopted on a whim and came without a birth certificate. Her adoptive parents gave her up to her grandmother when she was only two, but River is certain her parents will come back. River's hopes fall apart when Gram uproots them from their farmhouse and decides to move to Birdsong, West Virginia, the most miserable town River has ever seen. There she makes an unlikely friendship with an unusual boy and learns about acceptance, hard work, forgiveness, and the love of Jesus.

Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses' basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him?