Bartholomew's Passage
The thunder was strange. Usually it came in off the lake they called Galilee. But on this Sabbath afternoon it rolled in from over the town. No matter, thinks ten-year-old Bartholomew. It's been a good day, with new friends and good trades made. Father is home with a good catch, and there's deer meat for dinner. No thunderstorm could ruin such a day!
But then Bartholomew discovers that the thunder does not come from the clouds, it comes from the hooves of horses -- Roman horses, carrying Roman soldiers. In minutes, Bartholomew's peaceful town is in chaos, his family is lost, and he himself is taken prisoner.
Bartholomew tumbles through the mixed-up days that follow, finding himself the property of a slave owner in Ceasarea. His treatment there is criminal, yet it is he who is sentenced to a terrible punishment -- a punishment which leads him to take desperate measures to escape. Cornered by Roman soldiers, all hope is lost for Bartholomew until a Fool jumps in to rescue him with wit and guile.
With the entire Roman Legion tracking them now, Bartholomew and his new friend make passage through a strange and wondrous land, full of strange and wondrous people. Eventually they find themselves the guests of a Persian wise man as his caravan camps along the road of a small town called Bethlehem. The events of that particular night will once again change Bartholomew's life forever -- in ways which he thought were impossible.
Softcover, 168 pages, with introductory notes and ideas for celebrating Advent. Bartholomew's Passage is available NOW!
Great Book
A friend let me borrow the book Jotham's Journey and my children loved it, so much I had to get each of them their own copy. Now they are ready to hear the stories of Tabitha and Bartholomew's journey's. It seem's every website on-line that has the books including some christian book stores are charging over $75.00 for these books because there out of printed - copies and have not made them available to the public yet. It seems everyone is out to make a quick buck. I guess I will have to borrow a copy until they become available. My kids are really looking forward to hearing the other (2) stories. I am hoping to get a copy of each book so that they can have them for themselves and their future families. I am just trying to create lasting memories and allow them experience the true meaning of Christmas.
I'm ready!
I lent my copy out and sadly, it did not come back to me! We love these stories. I plan to get a copy for my children so they can read it to theirs one day. I'm ready to order!
We can't wait for these
We can't wait for these books to be reprinted! Our family of 8 enjoys the story and the Advent Celebration...even our 17 year old! Please let them be available before Christmas! I purchased Jotham's Journey for my sisters' families, and would love to give them the whole set. My set has mysteriously disappeared...it probably has a new home with someone who WON'T lend it out!
Waiting patiently for the reprinting
We are waiting for the reprinting of your books. We enjoyed Jotham's Journey so much, but were unable to afford the cost of the out of print prices for the other books. I will keep checking back for updates. Thanks.
What a Blessing!
I am so thankful to have these books again! I loaned our family copy of Jotham's journey to a friend a few years back and never saw it again. When I went to re-order boy, was I in for a sticker shock! I sadly resigned myself to the fact that we were going to have to do without.
Then, lo and behold we have a reprinting and I am so grateful! Not to mention, there are two other books I never knew of and now I can share the excitement of the advent journeys with my youngest child.
Thank you..I will be eager to order the others when they are available.
Godspeace! Lorretta Stembridge
so glad!
We are so glad that this book will be printing again! Our children love the books so much. I can't begin to explain how fun and exciting it was to read these books every night. The kids are hoping for sequels to Jotham's Journey!!
Thanks so much for
Thanks so much for reprinting your books. We love them all, and are looking forward to the MYSTERY OF THE TEMPLE COURT.
Praise the Lord! I
Praise the Lord! I purchased two of the three books before they stop printing. Now people are listing them for over one hundred dollars!!
Thank you so much for reprinting.
WOW!! Thanks for reprinting
WOW!! Thanks for reprinting this wonderful book. Have wanted it for four years now. Will be looking for it here at the end of summer.
excited for the release...I will definitely spread the word
thank you for re-printing!
So excited to see that this
So excited to see that this will be available next year! Have been searching for a few years now - thank you for bringing these wonderful books back. Can't wait to get the 2nd and 3rd books as soon as I know they are available!!
Looking forward to this
We missed buying this when it was out the first time. We greatly enjoyed Tabitha and Jotham and had to borrow this from a friend to read it.
Considering that the going rate for this book now seems to start at $60, I think that it's quite possible.
Love to hear if there are any plans for the story of the Magi as well. It seemed like that was hinted at a little bit in Bartholomew's tale.
I'm glad to hear that you're getting these published again and hope that Jotham sells well enough to allow all of the books to be published.
-Peter Schott