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Gather the family for an exciting read about Paul’s first missionary journey!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thirteen-year-old Ethan is happiest when he’s hiding between sacks of grain in his mother’s storeroom. There, he’s safe from the world and doesn’t have to be brave or clever like his grandfather Jotham or his father, Amon. But with his famous relatives, Ethan seems destined\u2014or maybe doomed\u2014for adventure.<\/p>\n

Before long, Ethan is hundreds of miles from home on a journey with the most famous Christian missionary, running from an angry mob wielding clubs and axes and wanting to kill them. How in the world did he end up here? As a reluctant Ethan travels with Paul, Barnabas, and Mark, he begins to learn the importance of courage in the face of trials and of sharing the good news of Jesus.<\/p>\n

Readers of all ages will enjoy the real events and places of Acts 13\u201315 from the relatable perspective of thirteen-year-old Ethan, who is the descendant of the beloved characters from Arnold Ytreeide’s hugely popular Christmas and Easter series. This is the perfect read for families at any time of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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