Böcker av Terry Overton

The world was not ready for what happened. And in the mountains and valleys of Virginia, a group of young friends wondered what to do in this different world. Their parents and older siblings were taken away, or "disappeared," and have not been seen since that fateful day. Schools were destroyed, churches burned, and books banned. There was no fuel or electricity available for anyone. Cars and other vehicles no longer worked and were found abandoned beside the roads rusting and in disrepair. Only the World Force military had fuel and vehicles. The discovery of books, documents, tools, clues, and other teens hiding in the countryside brought hope to the group of friends who met daily deep in a cavern. But now, additional dangers are closing in. As the Underground Book Readers increase in number, they learn of new threats. It will now be more important than ever to plan an escape. A new law threatens to place some of the members in military service. Can they remain safe? Can they escape? Follow the adventures of the Underground Book Readers in book four, The Escape.

Unexpected delays cannot stop The Underground Book Readers from their goal of escaping the rule of the World Force. They plan to seek the free land beyond the mountains of Virginia and are now more determined than ever. The secret group discovers more books, tools, and clues to use in their planning. But surprise encounters with soldiers and strangers further complicate their efforts. Watching for soldiers, spies, and drones, the secret underground group will locate other people who want to be free. They must attempt to help others under cover of darkness. The World Force tightens their grip and the group soon learns information that puts them at greater risk. They must act quickly. Will they at last figure out how they can escape? Will they find out more about the lost members of their families? And will new members of the group help or hinder their plans? Find out in book 3, Covert Connections.

The world was not ready for what happened. And in the mountains and valleys of Virginia, a group of young friends wondered what to do in this different world. Their parents and older siblings were taken away, or "disappeared," and have not been seen since that fateful day. Schools were destroyed, churches burned, and books banned. There was no fuel or electricity available for anyone. Cars and other vehicles no longer worked and were found abandoned beside the roads rusting and in disrepair. Only the World Force military had fuel and vehicles. Follow their journey of hope and adventure in the second book of this series: The Underground Book Readers: United Forces. See what happens when the World Force tightens its grip on the teens and children of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Increased patrols and drones are seen nearly every day as the group visits their underground cavern to read forbidden books and study the Bible. Are other teens hiding in the woods who need help? Can the Underground Book Readers find others to join their own group? Will they at last determine the identity of a mysterious group seen on a nearby mountain? A spy mission is planned to uncover clues about people who escaped the rule of the World Force in search of a free territory. But will the spy mission find more questions than answers? Join the Secret Society in Book 2 of The Underground Book Readers: United Forces.

In a world without books, schools, churches, or parents, how can teens and pre-teens find each other and work to bring back a world like the world before? Ever watchful, this group of friends meet in an underground cavern in the mountains of Virginia. Rumors of spies, enemy soldiers, and the possibility of finding their parents, keep these friends searching to make a better life for everyone. In Book 1, The Secret Society, the original four members of the group discover others who, like them, have lost their parents and older siblings. These friends bond together and form a strong new family. Together, they discover new documents, clues, and tools to assist in their adventures. In the hope of someday finding others who can help establish a new settlement, they study, plan, and make discoveries that will propel them forward in their journey. Are others hiding from the World Force Soldiers? They are determined to find the answer.

Every Thanksgiving, the Oddball Ornaments are pulled out of the attic and hung on the tree to enjoy the holiday season with the humans. Last Christmas, the Oddballs learned that "Turkey Day" and "Box Day" weren't about them but about a special Baby. This Christmas, the Oddball Ornaments can't wait to learn more about this special holiday. But when a new ornament is hung on the tree, they find themselves left with even more questions than before. What does a drummer boy have to do with Christmas? In this heartwarming story for children of all ages, the Oddball Ornaments will see how Christmas is all about love and forgiveness and how God can take a broken family and heal hurting hearts.

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