Patricia St.John - her Books

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For 5-8s
An omnibus edition of two popular books to encourage chidren to read by themselves by our best-selling children's author. 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. Read By Myself: The Other Kitten & Friska My Friend
SU/Australia
(5-8 year olds) This illustrated work contains the best-loved parables of Jesus. Stories Jesus Told (2 editions) (5-8 year olds) This illustrated work contains the best-loved parables of Jesus.
Harvest Christian Publishers
For 8-12s
(7-11 year olds) The theme of this book - forgiveness and restoration - is universal, and a much-needed message for the many fraught situations in today's world, whether we're concerned with interpersonal or international relationships. Children and adults everywhere can identify with the characters and events in this exciting story, set in Switzerland. The accompanying video is beautifully filmed in the Swiss village where Patricia once lived. Treasures of the Snow
(4 editions)

(There is also a video edition)
SU/UK
(7-11 year olds) Reading this story, it is amazing how many children identify with rebellious Ruth. In her struggle to overcome her fiery and selfish spirit, she is led to discover a Very Important Shepherd, who can and does teach her how to change for the good. The story carries a very powerful message- conquering the fear of death- as it deals very sensitively with the death of a child. The video is a wonderful accompaniment, although it finishes before the story ends in the book, which rather saddened Patricia as she would have preferred the book's happy ending. Tanglewood’s Secret, The
(2 editions)
SU/Australia
SU/UK
(7-11 year olds) Feeling different and left out is a common experience in childhood and Patricia deals sensitively with this in this exciting story. It also challenges all of us to let the all-embracing love of God show through us, and especially to those who are just "difficult". Seeing things from God's perspective can make all the difference to how we treat people (and in this story, pets!). Rainbow Garden
SU/Australia
SU/UK
(8-12 year olds) Raised by her grandparents, Lucy's quiet home is shrouded in mystery. She is determined to uncover the secrets and starts a search for her father which takes her to Spain. Along the way she learns about love , forgiveness and the God's grace. Secret at Pheasant Cottage
SU/Australia
Koorong
Moody Press
(7-11 year olds) Many children today come from "split" families and have to cope with difficult situations and divided loyalties. This is exactly the case for Lucy, the main character in this story. Mystery Of Pheasant cottage
(2 editions)
SU/Australia
SU/UK
Koorong
Scripture Union(UK)
(7-11 year olds) Set in Morocco, where Patricia lived for 30 years, this is a beautiful, gripping story, full of adventure and the triumph of the human spirit inspired by God. The characters are endearing and wholly credible as Patricia based her stories on real people and events. Although in many ways a "sad" story, it gives real insight into how many in the Third World have to struggle, and raises the challenge "what can I do to help others like Hamid?" Star Of Light (3 editions)
SU/Australia
Koorong
Moody Press
Patricia St. John tells the story of Francis, an 11-year-old boy whose need to be accepted involves him with wrong company and personal danger. Where The River Begins
Moody Press
David, son of an African missionary, is learning to be a witness for God. When he and his friend Waffi find a sick servant girl and a mysterious boat, an exciting adventure begins. Three Go Searching
Moody Press
(6-10 year olds) This collection of three stories, set in Morocco, depicts lives very different from those in the West. The gospel message is universal however, and Patricia shows how God's love can reach anyone whatever their situation, transforming lives for the better-not necessarily in a material way, but by bringing a lasting peace of heart and mind. Secret Of The Fourth Candle, The (2 editions)
SU/Australia
SU/UK
Koorong
Scripture Union(UK)
This book was especially written by Patricia St John for all young people who want to learn about God and get to know Him for themselves. Every chapter deals with a basic Christian belief and tackles some of the most searching questions A Young Person's Guide to Knowing God
Christian Focus Publications
For older young people
(teenager and adult) A powerful story based on real events in the bitter civil war in Lebanon, where. Patricia's sister Hazel worked in Beirut for 40 years. A love story that deals with hatred, which threatened to destroy Lamia, the central character. She learns that forgiveness and love are the most important things. Nothing else matters….. Nothing Else Matters
SU/Australia
The book is based on the story of Onesimus and uses the book of Philemon along with the author's imagination to introduce the themes of jealousy, forgiveness and the love of Christ. The Runaway
Moody Press
(teenager and adult) Set against the backdrop of famine in Ethiopia, this book tells the story, based on real people and events, of how one family is affected and how practical christian love and compassion can help heal shattered lives. (teenager and adult) Set against the backdrop of famine in Ethiopia, this book tells the story, based on real people and events, of how one family is affected and how practical christian love and compassion can help heal shattered lives. I Needed A Neighbour
SU/Australia
The Victor
SU/Australia
The book is based on the story of Onesimus and uses the book of Philemon along with the author's imagination to introduce the themes of jealousy, forgiveness and the love of Christ. Twice Freed
Christian Focus Publications

(7-11 year olds) Reading this story, it is amazing how many children identify with rebellious Ruth. In her struggle to overcome her fiery and selfish spirit, she is led to discover a Very Important Shepherd, who can and does teach her how to change for the good. The story carries a very powerful message- conquering the fear of death- as it deals very sensitively with the death of a child. The video is a wonderful accompaniment, although it finishes before the story ends in the book, which rather saddened Patricia as she would have preferred the book's happy ending. (7-11 year olds) The theme of this book - forgiveness and restoration - is universal, and a much-needed message for the many fraught situations in today's world, whether we're concerned with interpersonal or international relationships. Children and adults everywhere can identify with the characters and events in this exciting story, set in Switzerland. The accompanying video is beautifully filmed in the Swiss village where Patricia once lived. Back to Her Life
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 (5-8 year olds) This illustrated work contains the best-loved parables of Jesus. (7-11 year olds) Feeling different and left out is a common experience in childhood and Patricia deals sensitively with this in this exciting story. It also challenges all of us to let the all-embracing love of God show through us, and especially to those who are just "difficult". Seeing things from God's perspective can make all the difference to how we treat people (and in this story, pets!). (8-12 year olds) Raised by her grandparents, Lucy's quiet home is shrouded in mystery. She is determined to uncover the secrets and starts a search for her father which takes her to Spain. Along the way she learns about love , forgiveness and the God's grace. (6-10 year olds) This collection of three stories, set in Morocco, depicts lives very different from those in the West. The gospel message is universal however, and Patricia shows how God's love can reach anyone whatever their situation, transforming lives for the better-not necessarily in a material way, but by bringing a lasting peace of heart and mind. (7-11 year olds) Set in Morocco, where Patricia lived for 30 years, this is a beautiful, gripping story, full of adventure and the triumph of the human spirit inspired by God. The characters are endearing and wholly credible as Patricia based her stories on real people and events. Although in many ways a "sad" story, it gives real insight into how many in the Third World have to struggle, and raises the challenge "what can I do to help others like Hamid?" (7-11 year olds) Many children today come from "split" families and have to cope with difficult situations and divided loyalties. This is exactly the case for Lucy, the main character in this story. (teenager and adult) A powerful story based on real events in the bitter civil war in Lebanon, where. Patricia's sister Hazel worked in Beirut for 40 years. A love story that deals with hatred, which threatened to destroy Lamia, the central character. She learns that forgiveness and love are the most important things. Nothing else matters…..

 

 

 

 

 

  
The book is based on the story of Onesimus and uses the book of Philemon along with the author's imagination to introduce the themes of jealousy, forgiveness and the love of Christ. This book was especially written by Patricia St John for all young people who want to learn about God and get to know Him for themselves. Every chapter deals with a basic Christian belief and tackles some of the most searching questions Patricia St. John tells the story of Francis, an 11-year-old boy whose need to be accepted involves him with wrong company and personal danger. David, son of an African missionary, is learning to be a witness for God. When he and his friend Waffi find a sick servant girl and a mysterious boat, an exciting adventure begins. The book is based on the story of Onesimus and uses the book of Philemon along with the author's imagination to introduce the themes of jealousy, forgiveness and the love of Christ. Summary pending