Risky River Rescue
By Mike Nawrocki and Luke Séguin-Magee
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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
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
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
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Risky River Rescue
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Illustrations by Luke Séguin-Magee. Copyright © Tyndale House Ministries. All rights reserved.
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Edited by Deborah King
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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)
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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!