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William Hackett, a youth with a troubled past, is in for the adventure of his life. Along with his family, friends, and neighbors, he is a part of a group of pioneers trying to start a new life in the wilderness of Kentucky in the 1770’s. Aside from dealing with his deep emotional wounds, Will and his friends are confronted with a life of constant trial, hardship, and peril as they seek to survive the dangers of the Kentucky wilds, as well as the threat of savage enemy warriors. While the fierce War for Independence is being waged back East, treacherous British agents stir the Indian tribes to rise up and annihilate the small outpost of unsuspecting pioneers. God has put William in a unique position to help, but what can he do against a thousand bloodthirsty fighters? Full of adventure and excitement, this story demonstrates God’s faithfulness to us, whether the battles we face are against physical enemies or spiritual ones. Probing discussion questions in the appendix equip parents and teachers to challenge readers with life-changing character and spiritual lessons found in the story.

In the last book in the Tales of Larkin series author Alan W. Harris revealed more of the exciting history of the one-inch tall woodland warriors known as the Larkin. Now with this newest book, Fiery Trials, Harris once again takes of the story of Hawthorn, Eldan, Rush, Tobin the Flyer and Red's Rowdies. Two years have passed since the end of book 3, The Great Gathering, and much has occurred that has made life difficult for the followers of the Maker's Son, King Jehesus. Since the Third Clan of Larkin has chosen to follow the King the Shaman who rule the clans have decided to isolate and if possible destroy Hawthorn's clan before their new found faith can reach the other Larkin. When an opportunity to accomplish this murderous plan presents itself, Hawthorn and the others find themselves facing the terrible reality of what being faithful to their King actually costs. Devastating disease, tragedy, and an unimaginable disaster of terrifying proportions must be faced if they are to have any hope of surviving. The Maker, whom they follow, has also made it clear that He wants them to love their enemies…but at what cost?Like all of Harris' stories, Tales of Larkin: Fiery Trials is a page-turner from start to finish. As you have come to expect with each installment of the Larkin saga this book also is full of exciting adventure, delightfully fun characters, and life-changing truths. The Tales of Larkin were written to not only entertain with wholesome exhilarating adventures, but also to present principles of right living that bless the readers or listeners and encourage them to draw closer to the Maker and His Son. Gripping, heart-warming, hilarious and satisfying, Fiery Trials will be one of those extraordinary stories you will want to read again and again.

This fourth book in the Tales of Larkin series is an exciting story from the history of the one-inch tall warriors of the woods. The tale follows the lives of spoiled Princess Belladonna and angry Mosstar as they have to face terrifying and life-threatening events that will change them and their world forever.

Fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud antics, and engaging characters typify Alan Harris' Tales of Larkin series. The Larkin, a one-inch-tall race of woodland people, daily face the dangers of serpents, spiders, lizards, ants, toads, weasels, and hungry birds as well as their mortal enemies, the Renegades. In Book One of the saga, Hawthorn's Discovery, a sophisticated third culture is discovered to be working behind the scenes to protect and serve both peoples. Larkin's Journal, Book Two of the series, explains the origin and past history of this clash of miniature worlds. Now in Book Three, The Great Gathering, Harris picks up the story two years later with all the exciting action, humor, and spiritual depth readers have come to expect from all his tales. Fans will be excited to renew their old friendships with some of their favorite characters from Hawthorn's Discovery.Hawthorn, Rush, Jay, and the others have returned to their clan to try to secretly serve their new King. They gratefully maintain contact with their Makerian friends Eldan and Tobin while discovering that following Jehesus sometimes means being stretched to the very limits of their abilities. When Hawthorn and his friends are recruited by the Makerians as part of a covert plan to bring the Maker's love to all the Larkin clans, they soon also learn that following the King can exact a high cost.As is typical with all of Harris' stories, this book starts with a rush, and the gripping adventure continues throughout. Not only will the reader learn more fun and fascinating things about the Larkin and the Makerian people, but they are also introduced to a new cast of unforgettable characters. If you liked the first two books, rest assured you will love this one as well!