Tales of Larkin: Hawthorn’s Discovery is a Christian fiction novel involving three tribes of one-inch-tall people living in the woods, facing the dangers of ants the size of bulldogs, lizards as big as dragons, and snakes as threatening as runaway freight trains. If these ever-present dangers are not menacing enough, the Larkins’ enemies, the brutal Renegades, are actively seeking to destroy as well. Hawthorn is a young Larkin facing his first opportunity to hunt for his people when he and others are captured by angry Renegades. Dramatically rescued by a people whose existence he had never known, Hawthorn is not only taught about the true God, but this devout tribe plans and executes a rescue of his other friends who remain in bondage. With delightful characters, nonstop action, laugh-out-loud humor, and abundant examples of godly character, the story offers spiritual insights that are a delight to discuss and lead to challenging, potentially life-changing application. It is an adventure that is best experienced together as a family.

Hawthorn's Discovery (Tales of Larkin)

Religion & Spirituality

Dr. Alan W. Harris

Christian Books & Bibles

Fruitful Tree Publishing

Tales of Larkin: Hawthorn’s Discovery, is an action-packed adventure about an inch-tall race of primitive woodland people known as Larkin. Trying to stay alive despite hungry predators and vengeful outcasts known as Renegades, they are a small people with big enemies, but they are about to learn about an even bigger God. The story follows sixteen-year-old Hawthorn on his first hunt for mouflon (field mice) when he and a friend are captured by the evil Renegades and taken as slaves. Hawthorn is rescued by a kind Makerian, a tribe that Hawthorn didn’t even know existed. While recovering from his injuries, Hawthorn learns secrets from these new friends that change his life forever. As he struggles with these new truths, Hawthorn hopes to find a way to save his hunting companions still being held captive by the Renegades. It will take all his strength and his new friends’ ingenuity to discover a way into the Renegade slave mines to attempt to rescue Hawthorn’s captured father and friends. Full of fast-paced adventure, humor, inspiring characters, and fun, Hawthorn’s Discovery is a captivating tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat as well as build your faith, inspire bold prayers, prompt better character, and reveal deep spiritual insights.

Tales of Larkin: Hawthorn's Discovery second edition (The Tales of Larkin)

Harris, Alan W.

Fans of Tales of Larkin: Hawthorn's Discovery have long awaited this prequel to the action-packed story about the inch-tall warriors of the deep woods. In Alan Harris' first book, the reader is introduced to the Larkin, tiny forest people who must daily face the dangers of spiders, ants, lizards (which they call dragons), wasps, serpents, birds, frogs, and weasels, as well as having to constantly be alert for attacks from their mortal enemies, the Renegades. This second book in the series reveals the exciting history of these determined, resourceful people. Tales of Larkin: Larkin's Journal is the story of Larkin, son of Ramus, who will eventually become the patriarch of all of the Larkin tribes. From an early age Larkin finds his life filled with adventure, danger, and intrigue. Packed with more unforgettable and inspiring characters as well as fast-paced action and mystery, Larkin's Journal is a page-turner that is fun for the whole family. Fans of the first book will finally have their questions answered: From where did the Larkin people come? How did these inch-tall people in the woods ever hear about the Maker and His Son, Jehesus? And lastly, will their faith carry them through the trials of treachery, exile, and a pilgrimage to a new world?

Tales of Larkin: Larkin's Journal

Teen & Young Adult

Literature & Fiction

Fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud antics, and engaging characters typify Alan Harris' Tales of Larkin series. The Larkin, a one-inch-tall race of woodland people, daily face the dangers of serpents, spiders, lizards, ants, toads, weasels, and hungry birds as well as their mortal enemies, the Renegades. In Book One of the saga, Hawthorn's Discovery, a sophisticated third culture is discovered to be working behind the scenes to protect and serve both peoples. Larkin's Journal, Book Two of the series, explains the origin and past history of this clash of miniature worlds. Now in Book Three, The Great Gathering, Harris picks up the story two years later with all the exciting action, humor, and spiritual depth readers have come to expect from all his tales. Fans will be excited to renew their old friendships with some of their favorite characters from Hawthorn's Discovery. Hawthorn, Rush, Jay, and the others have returned to their clan to try to secretly serve their new King. They gratefully maintain contact with their Makerian friends Eldan and Tobin while discovering that following Jehesus sometimes means being stretched to the very limits of their abilities. When Hawthorn and his friends are recruited by the Makerians as part of a covert plan to bring the Maker's love to all the Larkin clans, they soon also learn that following the King can exact a high cost. As is typical with all of Harris' stories, this book starts with a rush, and the gripping adventure continues throughout. Not only will the reader learn more fun and fascinating things about the Larkin and the Makerian people, but they are also introduced to a new cast of unforgettable characters. If you liked the first two books, rest assured you will love this one as well!

Tales of Larkin: The Great Gathering

Book four in the Tales of Larkin saga is a story from the Larkin's history. The Larkin are a one-inch-tall race of woodland people who must daily face the dangers of spiders, lizards, toads, predator insects as well as savage attacks by their mortal enemies, the Renegades. As we did in book two, Larkin's Journal, we will once again join Elder Micah's history class as he tells his students the exciting narrative of Princess Belladonna's journal. To keep his students on the edge of their seats, Micah weaves Belladonna's story with that of Mosstar, son of Cragmore, the great tree laird from the fifth Larkin clan. Not only must both of them survive frequent life-threatening dangers from the natural world around them, but they must also face the Maker's truth about their own lives. But unknown to both of them is a diabolical plot to destroy them both and forever change the future of the Larkin People. As you have come to expect with all of Harris' stories, there is more than enough exciting adventures as well as fun and engaging characters in this book to keep even the most reluctant reader eagerly turning pages. Book four in the Tales of Larkin saga is a story from the Larkin's history. The Larkin are a one-inch-tall race of woodland people who must daily face the dangers of spiders, lizards, toads, predator insects as well as savage attacks by their mortal enemies, the Renegades. As we did in book two, Larkin's Journal, we will once again join Elder Micah's history class as he tells his students the exciting narrative of Princess Belladonna's journal. To keep his students on the edge of their seats, Micah weaves Belladonna's story with that of Mosstar, son of Cragmore, the great tree laird from the fifth Larkin clan. Not only must both of them survive frequent life-threatening dangers from the natural world around them, but they must also face the Maker's truth about their own lives. But unknown to both of them is a diabolical plot to destroy them both and forever change the future of the Larkin People. As you have come to expect with all of Harris' stories, there is more than enough exciting adventures as well as fun and engaging characters in this book to keep even the most reluctant reader eagerly turning pages. Book four in the Tales of Larkin saga is a story from the Larkin's history. The Larkin are a one-inch-tall race of woodland people who must daily face the dangers of spiders, lizards, toads, predator insects as well as savage attacks by their mortal enemies, the Renegades. As we did in book two, Larkin's Journal, we will once again join Elder Micah's history class as he tells his students the exciting narrative of Princess Belladonna's journal. To keep his students on the edge of their seats, Micah weaves Belladonna's story with that of Mosstar, son of Cragmore, the great tree laird from the fifth Larkin clan. Not only must both of them survive frequent life-threatening dangers from the natural world around them, but they must also face the Maker's truth about their own lives. But unknown to both of them is a diabolical plot to destroy them both and forever change the future of the Larkin People. As you have come to expect with all of Harris' stories, there is more than enough exciting adventures as well as fun and engaging characters in this book to keep even the most reluctant reader eagerly turning pages.

Tales of Larkin: Mosstar and Belladonna

In the last book in the Tales of Larkin series author Alan W. Harris revealed more of the exciting history of the one-inch tall woodland warriors known as the Larkin. Now with this newest book, Fiery Trials, Harris once again takes of the story of Hawthorn, Eldan, Rush, Tobin the Flyer and Red's Rowdies. Two years have passed since the end of book 3, The Great Gathering, and much has occurred that has made life difficult for the followers of the Maker's Son, King Jehesus. Since the Third Clan of Larkin has chosen to follow the King the Shaman who rule the clans have decided to isolate and if possible destroy Hawthorn's clan before their new found faith can reach the other Larkin. When an opportunity to accomplish this murderous plan presents itself, Hawthorn and the others find themselves facing the terrible reality of what being faithful to their King actually costs. Devastating disease, tragedy, and an unimaginable disaster of terrifying proportions must be faced if they are to have any hope of surviving. The Maker, whom they follow, has also made it clear that He wants them to love their enemies...but at what cost? Like all of Harris' stories, Tales of Larkin: Fiery Trials is a page-turner from start to finish. As you have come to expect with each installment of the Larkin saga this book also is full of exciting adventure, delightfully fun characters, and life-changing truths. The Tales of Larkin were written to not only entertain with wholesome exhilarating adventures, but also to present principles of right living that bless the readers or listeners and encourage them to draw closer to the Maker and His Son. Gripping, heart-warming, hilarious and satisfying, Fiery Trials will be one of those extraordinary stories you will want to read again and again.

Tales of Larkin: Fiery Trials

Children's Books

William Hackett, a youth with a troubled past, is in for the adventure of his life. Along with his family, friends, and neighbors, he is a part of a group of pioneers trying to start a new life in the wilderness of Kentucky in the 1770's. Aside from dealing with his deep emotional wounds, Will and his friends are confronted with a life of constant trial, hardship, and peril as they seek to survive the dangers of the Kentucky wilds, as well as the threat of savage enemy warriors. While the fierce War for Independence is being waged back East, treacherous British agents stir the Indian tribes to rise up and annihilate the small outpost of unsuspecting pioneers. God has put William in a unique position to help, but what can he do against a thousand bloodthirsty fighters? Full of adventure and excitement, this story demonstrates God's faithfulness to us, whether the battles we face are against physical enemies or spiritual ones. Probing discussion questions in the appendix equip parents and teachers to challenge readers with life-changing character and spiritual lessons found in the story.

The Young Frontiersman (The Flintlock Sagas)

Historical Fiction

The Maker's Medicine Girl is the second book in THE FLINTLOCK SAGAS series. Terrors and dangers filled the Kentucky wilderness in the 1770's, and no one knew this better than sixteen-year-old Remember Warren. After her village was burned and her family and friends were violently murdered by savages, the girl finds herself the slave of a renegade trapper and his Shawnee squaw. Bitter and resentful, Ember rejects God as she tries to find a way to survive the oppressive captivity. Though she doesn't believe it, God has not forsaken her. He begins to work on her hard heart, using creative ways to reveal Himself to her and to show His love to her and to those around her. Can Ember look beyond the hardship? Will she listen for God's higher purpose for all her suffering? Could God redeem such horrible experiences? The story reaches its climax as Ember is forced to make a desperate run for her life that will put her new faith to the extreme test.

The Flintlock Sagas: The Maker's Medicine Girl

The Dancing Ghosts is a frontier adventure story set during the Revolutionary War period. Written to appeal to teens and young adults, this exciting story follows the courageous settlers in the Kentucky Territory as they face the everyday dangers of trying to carve an existence out of the unforgiving wilderness, as well as the life threatening risks of being constantly surrounded by enemies. The late 1770s was a unique period of turmoil and uncertainty in America. While great battles for independence were being fought in the East, the Western frontier was in the middle of its own dangerous conflicts. One of these encounters began innocently as three friends searched the forest for medicinal herbs. On their way home, they discovered a party of ghost-like figures doing a strange dance among the trees. When word got back to Larkinboro, scouts were sent out to identify what threats these white warriors might pose to the safety of the settlers. But the more that is discovered, the more ominous the danger becomes. Eventually Will Hackett and his friends, Asa Whitlock, Dirt Gurley, and Ember Warren, must risk their lives in a desperate effort to save their families and friends. The terrifying situation even threatens to destroy General George Rogers Clark's vastly outnumbered army. From the first chapter to the last, the excitement never lets up as the reader delves deeper into this thrilling story of the Kentucky frontier. With adventure, humor, and unforgettable characters, this stirring tale of the American wilderness reveals the faithfulness of God, as well as the value of good character.

The Dancing Ghosts

The Other Side of the Veil is a fictional adventure of the afterlife. Blake Miller and his four friends from college are flying to a football game when a plane crash changes everything. Trapped in a dark world between life and death, Blake must figure out where he is, why he's there and if there is any hope of escape. With an army of demons intent on catching and tormenting him, Miller's only hope is in the form of two angels sent because of his grandmother's faithful prayers. Not only must Blake try to find a way to survive this horrible ordeal, but he must also come to grips with why he is there in the first placeThe story also follows Blake's friend, Milton Collins who died in the crash. Milton had recently become a follower of Jesus and the crash resulted in him being welcomed into Paradise with his Lord and the wonderful experiences awaiting him there. Milton's regret is the hurt he caused his ex-wife and his great desire is to somehow find a way to help her get to this wonderful place.The horrors of hell are starkly contrasted with the glories of Paradise in this gripping and frightfully entertaining story of events on the other side of the veil.

The Other Side of the Veil: A Fictional Journey of the Afterlife

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