Merle of Nazareth (Paperback or Softback)

The Dead Sea Squirrels are back! Mike Nawrocki brings his signature humor and storytelling expertise to the newest installment in the beloved series for young readers.

Merle and Pearl have been squirrelnapped and taken to Israel. Even though Michael, Justin, and Sadie have just started 5th grade, they convince their parents that a trip to Israel will be an educational experience, especially since Michael’s mom is a teacher and can help them keep up with their schoolwork. Nazareth is the first stop for Merle and Pearl’s squirrelnapper.

The kids are able to track Merle and Pearl to Nazareth, the town where Joseph and Mary lived before the birth of Jesus. Then the squirrels learn that the black-market artifact collector will be moving them to Bethlehem and manage to leave a clue for the kids as to where they are going. Will the kids find Merle and Pearl in time, or will the squirrelnapper get away again?

• Book #7 in the popular Christian kids’ series packed with adventure and family-friendly humor
• Cute and funny illustrations that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers
• Positive messages that promote biblical values
• Also available in a 3-pack with A Dusty Donkey Detour and Jingle Squirrels

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As co-creator of VeggieTales, co-founder of Big Idea and the voice of the beloved Larry the Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki has been dedicated to helping parents pass on wholesome values to their kids through storytelling for over two decades. Mike currently serves as the assistant professor of film and animation at Lipscomb University. The Dead Sea Squirrels is Mike's first kids' book series, which he has been delighted to write from the home he shares with his wife, Lisa, and two children in Franklin, Tennessee. Mike and his creative team are currently developing The Dead Sea Squirrels animated series.