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Risky River Rescue
Risky River Rescue
Risky River Rescue
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Risky River Rescue

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The Dead Sea Squirrels are back with another fun-filled adventure! The Gomez family and friends continue the search for Merle through the Holy Land. But instead of finding Merle, they uncover Dr. Simon’s master plan to create the BabbleLand Animal Park: “the only zoo where cuddly creatures talk to you” and where you can engage in “small talk with the livestock.”

Meanwhile, Merle meets Dave, a talking blue Lizard of Judah. The two of them escape Ruben’s clutches and take off along the Jordan River toward Galilee. The Gomezes capture Ruben, but they just miss Merle and Dave.

Themes:
  • Choosing to follow God’s will
  • Pleasing God by obeying him
LanguageEnglish
Release dateMay 3, 2022
ISBN9781496449870
Risky River Rescue
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Mike Nawrocki

Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber, has been part of the pulse of the Veggie brand since its inception in 1993. Mike has created, written, and directed most of the popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, including fan favorites “His Cheeseburger” and “The Hairbrush Song.” He has also lent his screenwriting and directing talents to dozens of VeggieTales episodes such as “Madame Blueberry and The League of Incredible Vegetables,” as well as both of the properties’ theatrical release films, Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. In addition, Mike has authored a number of VeggieTales books and CD projects as well as developing and writing for another of Big Idea’s hit animated properties, 3-2-1 Penguins. Mike is currently focused on developing new children's properties centered around fun characters, engaging storytelling, and wholesome values. Mike makes his home in Franklin, TN, with his wife and two children.

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    Risky River Rescue - Mike Nawrocki

    Risky River RescueRisky River Rescue by Mike Nawrocki. Tyndale Kids. Tyndale House Publishers

    The Dead Sea Squirrels Series

    Squirreled Away

    Boy Meets Squirrels

    Nutty Study Buddies

    Squirrelnapped!

    Tree-mendous Trouble

    Whirly Squirrelies

    Merle of Nazareth

    A Dusty Donkey Detour

    Jingle Squirrels

    Risky River Rescue

    Visit Tyndale’s website for kids at tyndale.com/kids.

    Visit the author’s website at mikenawrocki.com.

    Tyndale is a registered trademark of Tyndale House Ministries. The Tyndale Kids logo is a trademark of Tyndale House Ministries.

    The Dead Sea Squirrels is a registered trademark of Michael L. Nawrocki.

    Risky River Rescue

    Copyright © 2022 by Mike Nawrocki. All rights reserved.

    Illustrations by Luke Séguin-Magee. Copyright © Tyndale House Ministries. All rights reserved.

    Designed by Libby Dykstra

    Edited by Deborah King

    Published in association with the literary agency of Brentwood Studios, 1550 McEwen, Suite 300 PNB 17, Franklin, TN 37067.

    Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    Risky River Rescue is a work of fiction. Where real people, events, establishments, organizations, or locales appear, they are used fictitiously. All other elements of the novel are drawn from the author’s imagination.

    For manufacturing information regarding this product, please call 1-855-277-9400.

    For information about special discounts for bulk purchases, please contact Tyndale House Publishers at csresponse@tyndale.com, or call 1-855-277-9400.

    Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

    A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress.

    ISBN 978-1-4964-4985-6

    ISBN 978-1-4964-4987-0 (ePub); ISBN 978-1-4964-4986-3 (Kindle); ISBN 978-1-4964-4988-7 (Apple)

    Build: 2022-03-21 10:01:28 EPUB 3.0

    To my father- and mother-in-law, Karl and Lucia Klepp-Gomez, whose love and legacy live on in the lives of their grandchildren.

    Contents

    Prologue

    Chapter 1

    Chapter 2

    Chapter 3

    Chapter 4

    Chapter 5

    Chapter 6

    Chapter 7

    Chapter 8

    Chapter 9

    Chapter 10

    Chapter 11

    Chapter 12

    Chapter 13

    Chapter 14

    Chapter 15

    Chapter 16

    Chapter 17

    Chapter 18

    Chapter 19

    Chapter 20

    Chapter 21

    Character Profiles

    Dr. Gomez’s Historical Handbook

    About the Author

    One day when the crowds were being baptized, Jesus himself was baptized. As he was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit, in bodily form, descended on him like a dove. And a voice from heaven said, 'You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy.' Luke 3:21-22But wait! Before we start ... Who are the Dead Sea Squirrels? Below is a comic that explains their story.Panel 1: Israel, AD 70. Merle and Pearl cruise down the Jordan River ... on the vacation of a lifetime! Panel 2: The squirrels end up at the Dead Sea, where ... Merle is floating on his back in the Dead Sea. He says, 'You can't sink! I've always wanted to not sink!' Pearl says, 'Couldn't you have just worn your floaties in the lake back home?'Panel 1: Soon the two salty squirrels are hot, thirsty, and desperate for shade. Then they spot a cave. Panel 2: Merle's sense of adventure lures him into the cave, despite Pearl's protests. Pearl says, 'If God wanted you to go into a cave, he would have made you a bat.'1,950 years later. Ten-year-old Michael Gomez is spending the summer at the Dead Sea with his professor dad and his best friend, Justin.While exploring a cave (without his dad's permission), Michael discovers two dried-out, salt-covered critters and stashes them in his backpack.Panel 1 shows the two stiff squirrels poking out the top of Michael's open backpack. Panel 2: Michael sneaks the squirrels back home with him to Tennessee.He sets them up like posable action figures on his dresser—under an open window.Panel 1: While Michael is sleeping, a thunderstorm rolls in, and it begins to rain ... Panel 2: ... rehydrating the squirrels!Up and kicking again after almost 2,000 years, Merle and Pearl Squirrel have great stories and advice to share with the modern world. They are the Dead Sea Squirrels!But the Dead Sea Squirrels' adventures don't end there. Merle and Pearl soon find out that things are a whole lot different from the first century! For one thing, there are self-filling fresh water bowls (otherwise known as toilets) ...Panel 1: an endless supply of walnuts and chicken nuggets ... Merle says, 'Thank you, chickens, for your nuggets!' Panel 2: and much fancier places to live! Lounging in their hamster house, Pearl says, 'I could get used to this!'Plus, they get to go to fifth grade (as long as no one sees them)! Pearl calls up to Merle, who is standing on a desk in his George Washington costume, 'Stay still, Merle! Pretend you are stuffed!
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