PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
Edith M. Humphrey is the William F. Orr Professor emerita of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, and author of ten books on subjects as varied as worship, C. S. Lewis, and biblical vision-reports. She loves to play piano and oboe, walk her red Cavapoo, and write for her twenty-two grandchildren, whose magical adventures began in this novel's prequel, called Beyond the White Fence (2021).
"""Like its predecessor, Beyond the White Fence, this novel stands in the best tradition of Christian fiction. Instead of passing through a wardrobe into a mythical land, however, our heroes pass through time to real lands and intersect with the lives of real saints, whom to know and emulate has always been a great support to discipleship. The adventures woven together in Down the Valley are thoughtfully crafted and winsomely told by a notable scholar who is also a great artisan of words."" --David A. deSilva, author of Day of Atonement ""If you ever wondered what it would be like to meet St. James and St. Paul, the prophet Isaiah, and martyrs and ascetics from the first centuries of the Christian era, this vibrant and captivating story will accomplish that for you. The author introduces her readers to these giants of the faith, connecting them through time and space, and helping us experience the basic Christian conviction that we are, in fact, in present communion with them. It will be enjoyed by young ones and adults alike."" --Myrto Theocharous, academic dean and professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, Greek Bible College ""With the perfect balance of fun, relatable children as characters alongside an imaginative, time-traveling plot, Down the Valley creates an enjoyable world for young readers to fall into as they learn about their faith and the holy men and women who came before us. Encountering saints and navigating family dynamics, this book is one that I'm eager to place on my classroom shelf!"" --Katherine Bogner, author of Through the Year with Jesus ""Edith Humphrey has gifted us with a wonderful book that shows that she has reflected much on two things: the spiritual guide of Christ through his saints in history, and the way that children can be adventurously influenced by them. In this easy-to-read, practical, and suspenseful book, she opens the door for children to learn the treasures of God, his wonderful works, and how that works out in the experience of children who are just learning how to navigate through the unpredictable waves of this pilgrim life."" --Erick Ybarra, author of The Papacy"
