Donna Vann

   

Books

What kids and parents have said about my books:

'When are you going to write another one of these?'

'King Arthur's Ransom is one of the best books I have ever read.'

'I couldn't put it down.'

'Corin's Quest was my favorite book.'

'Reading Which Way You Gonna Jump? helped me understand my child who is being bullied at school.'

cover - Which Way You Gonna Jump?WHICH WAY YOU GONNA JUMP?

For ages 11+. 
published by CFP (1998 - reprinted 2007)
ISBN 978 1857923681

Star Smith has enough trouble at school just trying to keep her crazy family a secret.  Then Ebony arrives on the scene - the only black girl in an all-white British school.  With the racist attitudes of kids in her town, Star knows if she befriends Ebony, she could lose more than her reputation.... 

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cover - Corin's QuestCORIN'S QUEST

For ages 9-13.
published by CFP (1996 -reprinted 2003)
ISBN: 978 1857922189

Corin, a peasant boy with an odd name, has a foolish desire to become a knight.  As he starts his quest, he learns a startling secret about his past that will put his life in danger, and lead him on an unexpected journey. 

Set in fourteenth-century England, the novel plunges the reader into life in the Middle Ages and includes a section with historical facts. 

'No wonder this book has been reprinted! As soon as I started reading, everything else was put aside till I had reached the last page. '

from a review on the GoodBookStall website

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cover - King Arthur's RansomKING ARTHUR'S RANSOM

For ages 9-13. 
published by CFP (2003)
ISBN 978 1857928495

The Kingdom of Caerleon is caught in a power struggle.  King Uther is on his deathbed and the ancient golden neck-ring is missing.  Vibiana knows that her friend Arthur should win the throne - but will Arthur be able to beat the warrior Taran in single combat, or outwit the schemes of his stepsister? 

Dark-Age Britain comes to life in this novel, which features an extra section with historical details. 

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WILD WEST ADVENTURES

for ages 7-12
published by CFP (2006)
ISBN 978 1845500658

Mounted Indian shooting arrowIndians, cowboys, buffalo stampedes, eating roasted mouse when you had the measles - what was it like to live in the days of the American Wild West? 

A book of fascinating facts about the West, then and now, interwoven with thoughts on being a Christian. 

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CAMBODIAN ADVENTURES

for ages 7-12
published by CFP (2009)
ISBN 978 1845504748

Join the adventure as we travel around this amazing country. Find out what it's like
to eat a fried spider, and what drink tastes like pureed cabbage!

A book of fun facts and stories of interesting people in this Southeast Asian country, along with thoughts on the Christian life.

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NEW YORK CITY ADVENTURES

for ages 7-12
published by CFP (2010)
ISBN 978 184550

Come along as we explore the city that never sleeps! There is something exciting to do here, every hour of the day or night. You can take a speedboat ride out to the Statue of Liberty or have a sleepover in the Museum of Natural History.  Or why not visit Ellis Island, where the ancestors of many Americans first entered the country.

You may be surprised to find lots of green space and wildlife in this bustling city.  On our journey, you'll also meet many of New York City's 'secret agents' who work to bring God's love to The Big Apple.

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cover - corin's Quest in UrduCORIN'S QUEST IN URDU

Of all the foreign language editions of my books, this was the most exciting!