The Tanglewoods' Secret [Paperback]

Patricia St.John (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Ruth and her beloved brother Philip find solace in the expanse of Tanglewoods'. There they escape into bird watching, climbing, and general misadventures with their friend Terry. But life with their Aunt is harsh and Ruth suffers from an incorrigible temper. Just when she thinks she can't take it anymore, she learns a very special secret about a very special Shepherd. When a dreadful accident hurts one they love, Ruth and Philip learn that the Tanglewoods' Secret isn't meant to be kept a secret.

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About the Author

Patricia St.John is a skilled storyteller and a well loved and respected author. Her books have captivated children for over fifty years. All her titles have been reprinted many times and there are currently eleven in print. Total sales of English editions of her books stand at over 600,000 copies.Patricia St John is probably the best-known children's author on the Christian market. Up to her sudden death in 1993, she was constantly active in her local Coventry community keeping 'open house' to the children in the council estate where she lived. A wonderful writer whose books are models of clear Christian teaching combined with excellent story-telling skills. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Moody Publishers; Revised edition (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0802465765
• ISBN-13: 978-0802465764
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Fiction > General
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Christianity > Ages 9-12
  • #55 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Religions > Fiction > Christian

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent allegory of the parable of the lost sheep, October 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tanglewoods' Secret (Paperback)

I have never read a more meaningful and thought provoking allegory of the Saviors parable of the lost sheep. In addition the story contains very beautiful and uplifing examples of what can happen when we let ourselves be found by Him. I am very grateful that I found this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read aloud book for family, January 4, 2009

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granola and birks mom "home school mom" (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tanglewoods' Secret (Paperback)

This is our first year of homeschooling our two youngest children, ages 10 (boy) &8 ( girl). Both children loved the book and did not want me to quit reading until it was finished. We laughed and cried and fell in love with the characters. It is very hard to find books that both children enjoy listening to me reading. The characters are believable, the story heartfelt. We have since read several other of St James books and enjoyed them as well.
I highly recommend this author for wholesome, enjoyable stories.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God's Grace, July 27, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Tanglewoods' Secret (Paperback)

This book shows how when we are bad then come to him He will forgive us for He is merciful