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Holli Fry Books
As Holli Fry raised her family, she found herself frequently searching for books that would bring her children closer to God, either by retelling Bible stories in a child-friendly way or through imaginative fiction that encourages Christian values. She and her husband spent many an evening reading to their children and still enloy this activity with their rapidly-gtowing host of grandchildren.
Hoping to add to the selection of quality Christian literature for children, in 2021, Holli published her first book, Amena's Quest, an allegorical middle-grade novel about a young girl and her search for the king. Since then she has published numerous children's picture books and is still adding to this collection. Check out the pages below to find out more about each of Holli's books, both published and in process.
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Until then...happy reading!
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When Jesus rode into Jerusalem only five days before his death and one week before his glorious resurrection, his actions revealed his purpose in being here.This was the moment he made it absolutely clear, he intended to surrender himself as a sacrifice for mankind.
You are invited to read this passage of scripture with your family in any of the four Gospels (my favorite is Luke 18:28-44), and think about the significance of this event.
Then enjoy the retelling found within the pages of this joyful book. Written in rhyming verse and brilliantly illustrated, The First Palm Sunday depicts the events of this amazing day, emphasizing how we should respond to Jesus, and that is to praise him with our heart, soul, strength, and mind.
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The First Palm Sunday
Coloring Book
You can now immerse your child even more deeply into the glorious events of Palm Sunday. The First Palm Sunday Coloring Book gives you every illustration from the book in coloring-book format! This book is sold separately and is a must for your child's study of this amazing day in the life of Jesus
Interior page from The First Palm Sunday Coloring Book
Win a FREE Copy of:
The First Palm Sunday
Book AND Coloring Book!
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Sharpen up your colored pencils and get out your crayons and markers! This is your opportunity to use your artistic skills to win BOTH books. All children ages four through thirteen on March 30 are eligible to win, and five copies of each book will be given away! Click on the link below to download and print the coloring contest entry. All instructions are within the download. Hurry and act now. Entries that are mailed in must be postmarked on or before March 25.
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Click on the two buttons below to get your FREE downloads--the Bible Verses Coloring Pages and my short story He's Right Here. Both are yours for simply providing your email address to join my email newsletter group.
one page from Bible Verses Coloring Pages, colored with crayon for display
A central feature of my novel, Amena's Quest, is a fictional tree that produces leaves with words on them. As the story progresses, the messages on these leaves are important in revealing truths about life to Amena throughout her quest. And they are all from the Bible! I've created coloring sheets to illustrate these scriptures and am giving these to you for free.
Enjoy sharing these fun pages with as many children as you can. The download is FREE, and you can print these pages as often as you wish.
These sheets would be an excellent supplement to the student workbook, Amena’s Quest Travel Guide, if you are using the novel in your homeschool setting, but feel free to use them whether you are studying the novel or not, as these words of wisdom apply to all of life.
PS. Go ahead and submit your email address in both places to receive both free downloads. You will only be added to my email list once. No worries about crowding your inbox with duplicate emails. Some people have received the initial "welcome" email twice, but after that, guaranteed, you will only receive one copy of each of my emails.
Click on the link below to get your FREE copy of my short story "He's Right Here." This story gives you a peek into the world of Amena's Quest--a world where unique creatures we have never seen here on earth supply food, clothing, and transport, farmers cultivate unusual crops that provide nourishment and hope to hard-working folk, and life challenges people to go in search of answers. May God bless you as you read this story and hopefully you will soon find yourself lost within the pages of the novel as well. Click on the green link below to get your free short story and start reading.
Amena's Quest
A young girl's world is rocked by her mother's sudden, serious illness. Remembering her great-grandmother's stories of a KING WHO HAS THE POWER TO HEAL, she sets out to find this king. But can she make it there and back in time to save her mother?
"Holli's book has the makings of a classic. From the very first chapters, the writing reminded me of Little House on the Prairie with a writing style that is at once easy to read and very descriptive. The world-building would make C. S. Lewis proud. And the allegory within the fantasy gives George McDonald a run for his money."
---Laura Blodgett (thehappyhomeschool.com)
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Amena's Quest
Travel Guide
You can now walk your students through Amena's Quest with meaningful activities for every chapter.
Literary topics include point of view, fantasy, foreshadowing, and symbolism.
Spiritual topics encompass trusting God for our daily needs, seeking his guidance when making difficult decisions, and resisting temptation. The tough topics of fear, loneliness, and peer pressure are discussed as well as fighting deception by holding on to the truth and overcoming hard times through gratitude.
Every page is positive, fun, and creative.
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Rhyming Word Series
Announcing: The Rhyming WORD Series. These beautifully-illustrated books retell actual Bible events in fun and imaginative rhyming verse for children. Titles include The Tenth Coin, The Good Samaritan, A Bride for Isaac, and Gabriel's Big Announcement; and more are yet to come!
You won't want to miss out on any of these. Go to the links below to order and start your collection. Then submit your email address in the form below to receive ongoing news of each new book.
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The Tenth Coin
Ten Coins have been carefully saved for something really special, but suddenly and without explanation, there are only nine! The frantic search for the tenth coin leads to discussions of proceeding with just the nine, but this will not do at all. The tenth one must be found!With humor and tenderness, author Holli Fry shows how much Jesus loves us and seeks us out when we go astray, following the story-line of "The Parable of the Lost Coin" found in Luke 15:8-10--with a modern twist.
The Good Samaritan
No story illustrates the concept of The Golden Rule better than "The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” Perhaps the most well-known, and most poignant, of all the parables of Jesus, this story leaves no doubt about what Jesus came to show and teach. And our lives should reflect this. It’s all about being kind to others.
Author Holli Fry retells the story in lively rhyming verse for little ones, while emphasizing Jesus as the story-teller and the reactions of the people who were blessed to hear this story for the very first time.
Gabriel's Big Announcement
Book one in The Rhyming WORD Series
To announce the coming of God's son--what greater assignment could an angel receive! Gabriel's Big Announcement tells the story of the birth of Jesus from the point of view of the of the angel chosen to announce the momentous occasion. Taken from the first two chapters of the Gospel of Luke, this playful book retells the whole story in rhyming verse.
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Great Grammy's
Black Velvet Hat
What’s in Great Grammy’s closet? A collection of unique hats—and a bundle of memories—memories of a life well-lived.
In Great Grammy’s Black Velvet Hat, author Holli Fry helps children understand both the sorrow and joy of the death of a loved one, while teaching children the importance of following in the footsteps of those who have gone before us—especially those who followed Jesus.
“Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.”
I Corinthians 11:1 (NIV)
Bundle Pricing Now Available by Buying Direct!
I'm so pleased to announce that I am now able to offer you bundle prices by selling to you directly rather than going through Amazon. This allows me to offer you these fabulous bundles for less than the Amazon price, and shipping is a simple $3.00 per bundle! You can still get the individual titles from Amazon by clicking on the links within this website, but don't miss out on these fabulous bundle savings by buying directly from me!
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A Pathway through the
Clouds
A nonfiction book about prayer
An abused child seeks a safe home, a young mother battles cancer, and a father stands in need of salvation. Prayer surrounds each of these situations. While some of these petitions invoke a response that surpasses all expectations, others end in disappointment. A Pathway through the Clouds chronicles these answered prayers and examines what we must learn from the widely differing responses God gives.
IN PROCESS! WATCH THIS SITE FOR NEWS OF PUBLICATION!
The Mighty Men at
Besor Ravine
A children's picture book
King David and his men return from battle to discover raiders have attacked and pillaged their town, taking all the women and children captive! The Mighty Men at Besor Ravine tells of the daring rescue and the lesson the men learn in the process.
For a sneak preview, watch the video in the corner of the picture at left. I read the whole story for you to enjoy before it's even published!
IN PROCESS! WATCH THIS SITE FOR NEWS OF PUBLICATION!
Awards
A Pathway through the Clouds : 2019, BRMCWC Foundation Awards, nonfiction book - FIRST PLACE
Amena's Quest : 2019, BRMCWC Foundation Awards, middle-grade novel - THIRD PLACE
A Bride for Isaac: 2018, OCW Cascade Awards, unpublished children's picture book - FINALIST
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About Holli Fry Books
This quote, taken from my middle-grade novel, Amena's Quest, explains precisely why I write--so others may know what Jesus has done for me.
You may have noticed that my books appeal to different audiences--adults, young children, and youth. Yet all are written to bring glory to God. I hope you will find just the book you need as you seek to draw nearer to Him.
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"May my writing reflect the glory of the Lord."