The Ticking Box Story written by Mark Cowling and illustrated by Evee Lees is now available on Amazon, Kindle and in selected book shops. Click here to view
Emily Grace was nine years old and lived at number nine Coalpit close on the edge of a large old industrial town. Tall brick chimneys were still dotted across the town and Emily discovers that the one casting its shadow over her house is a portal. With the help of the Ticking Box she goes back to the beginning and meets Adam and Eve and is gripped by the news that their garden is dying. Emily then travels onwards to see how the story will unfold...
In this fresh take on familiar bible characters, Emily meets Prime Minister Joseph feeding his monkeys in Egypt, gets caught up in a rowing boat race with Daniel in Babylon and lots more as she discovers what the great big bible story means for her...
The
Ticking Box Story was written and published on Amazon and Kindle by Rev’d Mark Cowling, a Church of
England Minister, based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Mark is married to Rachel and they have three
children.
The
book has received good reviews from school teachers and children’s church ministry leaders.
“This story is brilliant and the character of Emily really
drew me into here story from the outset.
I was hooked by the portrayal of temptation and evil through the odious Galah. And the fresh insight into biblical
characters and their motivations are gripping.
I also loved how Herth brings a wonderful picture of heaven that’s accessible to
children.”
Sam
Wolstencroft, Classics Teacher, Bury
“A wonderful story that will take you and your child on a
journey of discovery, providing a refreshing take on familiar bible characters
and brining some great life lessons.
Well worth a read.”
Cath Hargraves, LightHOUSE Children’s Leader, St
Peter’s Halliwell, Bolton
The Ticking Box Story is now available on Amazon, Kindle and in selected book shops. Click here to view
The Author:
Mark Cowling is married to Rachel and they have three young children who patiently sit through his stories. Since being a boy, when his father made up stories about Woof Woof at bath time and bedtime, Mark has enjoyed writing stories himself. Mark currently works for the Church of England in Greater Manchester and has woven some of his teaching illustrations into this journey with the Ticking Box.
The Illustrator:
Evee has grown up in Bolton and is currently in her final year of a Degree in Illustration at Bolton University. Evee has illustrated other books and is hoping to develop a career in illustration.
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