Books in the Finley's Tale series

"Sweet… and heart-warming!"-Dr. Bruce KotowichDirector of Choirs, University of WindsorIn the Beginning, the first book in the Finley's Tale series sets in motion thejournal of Finley Newcastle, a literate church mouse who writes his observations ofthe people (and mice) who populate a small-town church. Keen to monitor, study, andwrite about the parishioners and his fellow mice, including what others might thinkof them, Finley is unaware that his account may prove comical to human readers.Although English is Finley's second language-his native tongue is Mouse-hispersistent recordings are fervent and heartfelt, never lackadaisical. At the end ofeach entry, he records the treats and gourmet crumbs he and his wife Ruby enjoy.In his itsy-bitsy handwriting, Finley's ambition is to record one full liturgicalchurch year at Historic St. Peter's. Most journal entries introduce new people,mice, and situations, capturing a colourful rainbow of characters.His favourite humans are Pastor Clement Osterhagen, his wife Aia, and their daughterGretchen who reside in the parsonage. They are merciful, quiet, quick to forgive,prone to worry, adventuresome, big-hearted, and extra good-looking. Finley'sobservations lead him to conclude that they possess a strong faith in Jesus Christ.

"A charming 'tail' revealing a church's congregational life through the sharp eyes of its own church mice. A delightful read!" -Mount Olive Lutheran Church's Monday Night Book GroupRochester, MinnesotaHeaven on Earth, the second book in the Finley's Tale series, brings to light more amusing adventures and further intriguing developments at Historic St. Peter's, recorded by church mouse Finley Newcastle.Finley and the entire mice village perpetually observe the anything-but-boring church people, some odd shenanigans, an underground discovery, church vandalism, and much, much more. Their top priority, as always, is "Safety First".Pastor Osterhagen and his family walk by faith through the church year by doing what they do best: confidently proclaiming and trusting in Jesus Christ, their Lord and Saviour, for the forgiveness of sins, and relying on God's daily gifts of abundant grace and protection.