The Angel Said Australia series invites readers on a journey filled with mystery, discovery, and powerful spiritual insights, uniquely woven into the breathtaking landscapes of Australia. Aimed at junior readers aged 10–13, each book in the series combines thrilling adventures with meaningful Bible lessons.
As young heroes navigate challenges, uncover long-held secrets, and form lasting friendships, they learn about faith, courage, and the values that shape a life well-lived. With a perfect blend of excitement and spiritual growth, The Angel Said Australia promises to captivate young minds and lead them to explore both the beauty of the land and the deeper truths that guide our hearts.
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Book 1: Leaves of Hope – The John Corliss Story
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
The leaves have blown away, and John feels like giving up… God was with him, and a soggy tract changed everything.
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Book 2: Pedalling the Gospel – The Joseph and Julia Steed Story
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
Inspired by Joseph Steed’s bike journey across South Australia, Eden finds the courage to keep going—and wonders what God’s plan might be for her.
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Book 3: Keys of Faith – The Stephen Haskell Story
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
Jack explores Auckland with his dad and learns the story of Stephen Haskell and the curious sounds of his prayer wheel behind a boarding house door.
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Book 4: Full Steam Ahead – The Frank and Margaret Bottrill Story
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
Discover the story of Big Lizzie—Australia’s largest steam engine—and how Frank and Margaret trusted God’s plan to bless others.
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Book 5: Wildwood Church – The Story of Collinsvale Church
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
Leah and Lucas learn the story of Australia’s first Seventh-day Adventist church and the sacrifices made by its early believers.
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Book 6: Blazing the Trail – The Bubsie and Nevill Westwood Story
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
Discover how a tiny Citroën car named Bubsie carried the gospel around Australia in 1925, through deserts and floods—powered by faith and grit.
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Book 7: Advent Oarsman – The Robert & Henry McMahon Story
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
Two young men rowed hundreds of kilometres along Australia’s rugged coastline to get to Avondale College—armed with faith, pies, and books.
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Book 8: Dreaming of Jesus – The George & Esther Quinlin Story
Author: Amanda Bews. Illustrator: Jade Zivanovic
This story honours Australia’s first Indigenous SDA pastor, George Quinlin, and shares how his dreams and faith lit the way for many others.
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