Amanda Cleary Eastep

The Hunt for the Kraken

Children & Youth

“Hang on tight, children! You’re about to embark on a journey to an unforgettable reading adventure. Kathryn Butler casts you—for you are the main character in this choose-your-own adventure—right into a sea of harrowing choices. But this book isn’t like others in this genre, and that’s what I appreciate most about it. Not only will young readers be swept away by the exciting story possibilities, they’ll also learn how much their choices matter, in real life as in fiction. Through the vibrant engagement of her readers’ imaginations, Butler enables children to better understand that, whether a decision tosses them onto the safety of dry land or into the claws of a villain, God’s will, grace, and love form the plotline and always triumph in the end.”

This Seat's Saved

Fiction

“I love this book. You will love it; more importantly, your child will love it. There are friendships, old and new, the woods of Pennsylvania, and seventh-grade life imploding like a science experiment gone wrong. And there is God's kind and faithful presence, evident in everything from strong family relationships to the relationship between a red fox and sunset times. This Seat's Saved is not only the story of a preteen girl longing to make friends and fit in. Smart, awkward, and totally likeable Elita Brown begins to find meaning and purpose in some unexpected places, including the woods where she is 'most herself.' Through Elita's authentic and endearing introspection, Heather Holleman draws readers into a young teen's struggles and her discovery of true friends, the miraculous habits of a neighborhood fox, and a Creator who makes all things work together for our good.”