The Killer Bear (Sugar Creek Gang Series) [Paperback]

Paul Hutchens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 1997 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Sugar Creek Gang Series (Book 2)

The tales and travels of the Sugar Creek Gang have passed the test of time, delighting young readers for more than fifty years. Great mysteries for kids with a message, The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. Your kids will be thrilled, chilled, and inspired to grow as they follow the legendary escapades of Bill Collins, Dragonfly, and the rest of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life. "Circus" Brown's father makes a life-changing decision at a revival meeting. Will he be able to stay on the narrow path' Back in the woods, the mean Till boys and the Sugar Creek Gang wrestle over a patch of wild strawberries. This leads to an encounter with an angry black bear. Join the gang as they learn to apply the lesson of forgiving seventy times seven in the face of great danger.

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"Circus" Brown's father makes a life-changing decision at a revival meeting. Will he be able to stay on the narrow path' Back in the woods, the mean Till boys and the Sugar Creek Gang wrestle over a patch of wild strawberries. This leads to an encounter with an angry black bear. Come along with the Sugar Creek Gang as they learn to apply the lesson of forgiving seventy times seven in the face of great danger.The Sugar Creek Gang series chronicles the faith-building adventures of a group of fun-loving, courageous Christian boys. These classic stories have been inspiring children to grow in their faith for more than five decades. More than three million copies later, children continue to grow up relating to members of the gang as they struggle with the application of their Christian faith to the adventure of life.Now that these stories have been updated for a new generation, you and your child can join in the Sugar Creek excitement.Paul Hutchens's memories of childhood adventures around the fishing hole, the swimming hole, the island, and the woods that surround Indiana's Sugar Creek inspired these beloved tales.

About the Author

The late PAUL HUTCHENS, one of evangelical Christianity's most prolific authors, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 1977. Mr. Hutchens, an ordained Baptist minister, served as an evangelist and itinerant preacher for many years. Best known for his Sugar Creek Gang series, Hutchens was a 1927 graduate of Moody Bible Institute. He was the author of 19 adult novels, 36 books in the Sugar Creek Gang series, and several booklets for servicemen during World War II. Mr. Hutchens and his wife, Jane, were married 52 years. They had two children and four grandchildren.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; New Edition edition (June 5, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802470068
• ISBN-13: 978-0802470065
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,045 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > Bullies

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Boys Were Cheering For More!, June 9, 2000

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Robin Doyal (Round Lake, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Killer Bear (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Sugar Creek Gang (Prebound)) (School & Library Binding)

When roudy, squirmy boys beg for more, you know you have a hit in your hands! Not only did the story carry them - and me - along, the lessons taught can carry them through life! In a very natural fashion, Hutchens introduces themes such as the joy of hard work, manners, cleanliness, the foolishness of drunkenness, caring for others, Bible reading and prayer.

This book could be used as a Sunday School class discussion - a week per chapter. Its strength is that though filled with nuggests of sound Christian wisdom and advice, it is not preachy or devoid of story line. We enjoyed this breif tome so much, we are looking forward to starting another Sugar Creek Gang book tomorrow. This fun read is worth the time and generated some healthy discussion. It is definitely boy friendly! (Note: I caught my 11 year old daugther listening in as well.)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discipleship 101 for kids... and a whole lot more!, January 8, 2005

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Heather Idoni (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Killer Bear (Sugar Creek Gang Series) (Paperback)

I am a mom to 5 boys and our family has been hooked on the adventures of the Sugar Creek Gang for a few years now! We originally discovered the stories through an awesome set of cassette tapes. The books were dramatized for an radio series by Paul Ramseyer of Northwestern College Radio in Minnesota and our family is now a part of the ministry, helping to produce the audio series for families to enjoy at home! Do you want your children to learn gentle lessons of courage, faith & friendship on THEIR level? Do you want to see real growth in their character? The stories are fun adventures with the truth of God's plans woven skillfully throughout. See the world through the eyes of Bill Collins, a freckle-faced, firey-tempered red head. You'll enjoy Bill's antics and the barefoot fun of all the boys in the "gang"! (As a side note, I do recommend the books be read in order. They tell an ongoing story from beginning to end.) From the back of the tapes: "Step back in time... to one-room schoolhouses, hot summer days of fishing, fun and barefoot boys. Sugar Creek Gang stories engage the imagination and draw a child's heart into a living relationship with God! Hymns, scripture verses, nature lore, poetry; sensitivity toward the disabled, the oppressed... and the courage and confidence to share the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ." --- Just the right recipe for training up a child!

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book at a Good Price, December 27, 2011

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Angela D. (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Killer Bear (Sugar Creek Gang Series) (Kindle Edition)

I downloaded this for my 9 year old daughter onto a Kindle Fire. She started reading it and was involved in the plot line instantly. Definitely worth the 99 cent download price.