Beyond The Pond - Softcover

Jennie Samuel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692018018 ISBN 13: 9780692018019

Publisher: Cedar Light Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Beyond The Pond is a family friendly story with a Christian theme for young readers to adults. Taking place in the fictional town of Grande Hills, Texas, journey back in time from the Indian legend of the Cedar tree to the almost near tragedy that changed Cathryn Price's life forever. No one believed Cathryn's story about how she was saved from drowning, so she stopped trying to convince anyone and kept the secret all to herself. Cathryn grew up, married and built a home near the Red River. She chose this spot for a very special reason, and also built a pond on her land. Today Cathryn's great granddaughter, Linda, and her nine year old son, Brady live in the old Victorian home. Brady struggles with changes in his life and finds that bringing back the old pond helps to distract him from his own real life tragedies. What he doesn't know is that the pond and Cedar are in danger due to a Texas drought and night prowlers. The answer is for Olivia, a new and somewhat fearful fish in the pond, to leave the pond in search of a hidden spring and its inhabitants to save the legendary Cedar. And so, a new journey begins deep beneath the earth through an ancient passageway. Olivia's adventure not only encounters danger, but she discovers a secret kept safe for over fifty years. Brady learns to cope with embarrassment and defeat, and finds that God has a plan for his life after all. Beyond the Pond presents an interesting collection of characters, including one who has been around since The Beginning! The gospel message is explained in a simple truth between the most unlikely couple. Three homes and three stories come together for a heart warming surprise ending

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About the Author

Jennie Samuel lives in Granada Hills, CA. Her inspiration to write Beyond The Pond came from actual events and visitors to her own backyard pond. When her first grandson was born, Jennie wanted to pass along the secrets of Pinecone Pond to him. After all, she already had most of her characters -- she just gave them voices on a page. With a 28 year career of writing insurance investigation reports, Jennie decided to take a frog leap from fact to fiction. Beyond The Pond is a blend of truth, fiction and fantasy, woven with the gospel message. Jennie holds to the central truths of the Christian faith believing that the Bible is God's only word to us today, and that Jesus Christ is Savior. She is a member of Valley Presbyterian Church, (PCA), Sepulveda, CA, and confirms the Apostle's Creed as her confession of faith, stated below: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy *catholic (*worldwide) church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Cedar Light Publishing was founded by Jennie Samuel as a way to publish her first children's novel. The company name comes from one of the elements in the story. Olivia takes a tiny Cedar wood chip with her on a dangerous journey to light her way in a dark world far from the pond. This is a reminder to trust in Christ, the Light of the World, and allow Him to guide you on the right path. Let your light shine at school, in your neighborhood and all around town, reflecting that: "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14

Edition details

• Publisher: Cedar Light Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692018018
• ISBN 13: 9780692018019
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Diogo Lando
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280
• Editor: RK Edit