Desert Gold: A Tale Of Hope($7.15Value)

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Desert Gold: A Tale of Hope In the heart of a desert so vast and burning that metal bends like wax, a family has built something extraordinary, a paradise of date palms and sparkling water, of books and music and fireflies that flash in the dark. Michael and Katherine have made an oasis out of nothing. Their three children, the daring Grey, the steadfast Blake, and the faithful Claire, have never known any other world. Until the night a strange light appears on the dunes. What follows will sweep Grey, Blake, and Claire far beyond the safety of their oasis, across burning sands, into a frozen kingdom, through palace dungeons and forest hideouts, and finally into an unlikely alliance with the very villains who set their ordeal in motion. Along the way they will encounter a mysterious boy who knows the desert like no one else, a captive king, a legendary book about a fortune in desert gold, and the question that drives everything: what, or whom, do you put first in your life? And when old friends appear in the most unexpected places, the children discover that the world of the Tales of Hope is larger and more connected than anyone imagined. Desert Gold is the third book in the Tales of Hope series, a richly imagined adventure where familiar faces return, new friendships are forged in the most desperate of circumstances, and the quiet, transforming power of faith changes even the hardest of hearts. At its center are three children who prove the truth of Psalm 127:4: "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth." "Like watching a great movie unfold... cracking adventure stories... reminiscent of C.S. Lewis's Narnia Books." Five Stars "Desert Gold is a marvellous Christian allegorical tale, just perfect for ages ten and above. I have read all three books and would put them on a par with C.S. Lewis's Narnia. Cracking adventure stories on the surface and also grounded in God with lessons for us all to learn." — Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic Five Stars "An exciting tale that grips your imagination from the first page. The author deals with themes like dishonesty, fear and forgiveness in such a positive and edifying way. I enjoyed this book like a cool glass of water on a hot summer evening, always going back for more." — David Cuff, LocalView Five Stars A wholesome story rooted in Christian faith, perfect for families and young readers ages 8–14. Part of the Tales of Hope series by Rick Nau. What readers say about Tales Of Hope, "Like watching a great movie unfold ... cracking adventure stories ... reminiscent of C.S. Lewis' Narnia Books." "Desert Gold is a marvellous Christian allegorical tale and just perfect for ages ten years and above. It is the third book in the Tales Of Hope series but can be read as a stand-alone. I have read all three books and would put them on a par with C.S. Lewis' Narnia. They are all cracking adventure stories on the surface and also grounded in God with lessons for us all to learn." Julia Wilson, Christian Bookaholic "An exciting tale that grips your imagination from the first page. The character development and pace of the book was perfect for me. I was able to get to know the main characters well enough to cheer them on through the adrenaline pumping challenges they faced. The author also deals with adult themes like dishonesty, fear, and forgiveness in such a positive and edifying way. You will find yourself identifying with the characters during challenges they face and the love that ultimately binds them together. I enjoyed this book like a cool glass of water on a hot summer evening (always going back for more). I highly recommend this book!" David Cuff, LocalView Don't miss the other three books in Tales Of Hope series: The Ruby Float, Theodora's Children, and The Kingdom Of The Flowers. Grey, Claire and Blake live alone with their parents in the middle of a vast, forbidding desert. Legends of treasure hidden beneath its sands abound. But when the legends overcome Grey, they turn his world upside down. Now it's up to him, with the help of Blake, Claire and his new-found friends, to set it right again. Rick studied writing at UCLA, honing his skills by attending the Santa Barbara Writers Conference for many years, where he had the opportunity to learn from gifted writers such as Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451), Sloan Wilson (Man In The Grey Flannel Suit), and William F. Buckley (Airborne: A Sentimental Journey). While there, he penned the award-winning short story Daph, set during the polio epidemics of the 1950s. He has written four novels, which comprise the Tales Of Hope Series. Rick lives in Los Angeles with his wife Bettina, who keeps him busy tending to the needs of the dozens of hummingbirds that she loves.