Roland, the curious duckling, runs away!
Oct 16, 2025 8:46 am
Roland #2 is Here!
Roland is back! The curious duckling is on a mission this time--to run away from God. (Have you ever felt like doing that?) Read it and find out: does he succeed?
This picture book gets a warm reception from just about everybody:
"Roland Runs from God is a beautifully written and illustrated story that captures the wonder of God’s ever-present love. Perfect for bedtime or family devotionals, this book reminds kids (and parents!) that no matter where life takes us, God is always near. A heartwarming addition to any family’s library!" -- Amazon reviewer Joshua
(After you've read it, please leave me a review, to help get the message out to others!)
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Hitting the Road, Locally
Here I am, your time-travel conductor! This past weekend I started selling books at local weekend craft fairs, an occupation that goes through November. If you're in St. Louis and want to meet me, reply to this email and I'll tell you where I'll be and when.
Saturday in Cottleville I met a lot of interesting people and sold quite a few books. I've got a variety books of my own to sell these days! Picture books, early middle grade, and young YA. Also, a Bible-verse poster.
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A New Christian Chapter Book Series from Award-Winning Author Becca Wierwille
I've read Becca's middle grade books, and I can heartily recommend her work. Now she has a chapter book series for us! I'll be reading it as soon as I can!
It's called the Scout & Barnaby Mysteries.
These lightly illustrated mysteries for kids ages 6-10 star a girl and her unusually perceptive dog who team up to solve mysteries at a Christian wilderness camp using her love of big words and his super sniffer.
The first three books in the Scout & Barnaby Mysteries are scheduled to release in 2026. But for a limited time, from October 14 to October 30, they are available to order early on Kickstarter!
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More Free and Low-Cost Books
Find your new favorite author! These stacks of books, games, audiobooks, etc., are free or nearly so. You'll find my own offerings in there. Ready to look for all the gems? Note: You will need to vet them, because I haven't.
Game-changing Christian books, a variety!
Illustrated children's books, just in time for the holidays!
Children's, middle grade, and YA book fair.
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Read and review MY middle-grade book, and others?
There are three "magical" books in this middle-grade offering, one of them mine! Take a look at a free sample. Then, you get the ebook free, and we're asking that you review the book. Check it out: https://storyoriginapp.com/to/W69M2kg
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As a reader of my newsletter, you should have downloaded The Grandfather Clock, the special prequel short story for my Guardians of Time series. But in case you didn't, here's the link:
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/it349xftj2
I hope and pray that your life is full of joy. Keep in touch!
Phyllis
Phyllis Wheeler, Author
phylliswheeler@phylliswheeler.com