Kersten Hamilton Books In Order

Laylie’s Daring Quest

Bestselling historical fiction book now available in softcover. Laylie, an energetic and intelligent seven year old girl born into slavery, must keep a secret she and her older brother Luke are planning an escape. When their plan takes them south to Roseland’s Plantation, Laylie meets fifteen year old Millie Keith, a strong abolitionist who helps Laylie understand a freedom more precious than any other. With this new discovery, Laylie’s life of faith begins as she and Luke make their way north, against impossible odds, to New York City and to true freedom. MISSION CITY PRESS is a Christian publishing company dedicated to teaching kids to live a life of faith with passionate devotion to Jesus Christ.

Caleb, Son of None

Calab’s world has turned upside down. And when the circus comes to town Daggett and Bartlebee’s Phantasmagoria of Dangers and Delights Caleb’s world changes again. Caleb encouters strange creaturs and even strangers people, along with a fatherly old circus clown. He also meets a heavenly Father who hears the cry of an orphan…
and answers in a dangerous and delightful way

A Freaky Kind of Courage

Caleb’s new life as the son of Guillaume Pascal is so wonderful…
why, it s almost enough to make Caleb believe there is a heavenly Father who has a plan. But Twin Nightshade has plans too evil plans. And he s not working alone. Kids ages 8 12 will enjoy this action suspense series set in the late 1800s. When the circus comes to town, Caleb finds adventure, encounters strange creatures and even stranger people, and meets a heavenly Father who welcomes all orphans into his family.

The Battle of Trickum County

Caleb is traveling by train from town to town as part of the circus family. What an adventure. He performs both as the Wild Boy from Borneo and as the Sheik of Araby. But something else exists in the

A Gathering of Brothers

Caleb has encountered danger in the circus. He’s heard the scream of demons, the shriek of tortured metal in a train wreck, and the roar of lions on the loose! Can Caleb reach Thad with the heavenly Papa’s love before hate consumes him?

Tyger Tyger

Teagan Wylltson’s best friend, Abby, dreams that horrifying creatures goblins, shape shifters, and beings of unearthly beauty but terrible cruelty are hunting Teagan. Abby is always coming up with crazy stuff, though, so Teagan isn’t worried. Her life isn’t in danger. In fact, it’s perfect. She’s on track for a college scholarship. She has a great job. She’s focused on school, work, and her future. No boys, no heartaches, no problems. Until Finn Mac Cumhaill arrives. Finn’s a bit on the unearthly beautiful side himself. He has a killer accent and a knee weakening smile. And either he’s crazy or he’s been haunting Abby’s dreams, because he’s talking about goblins, too…
and about being The Mac Cumhaill, born to fight all goblin kind. Finn knows a thing or two about fighting. Which is a very good thing, because this time, Abby’s right. The goblins are coming.

In the Forests of the Night

The battle against goblinkind continues…
but which side will Teagan be on? Teagan, Finn, and Aiden have made it out of Mag Mell alive, but the Dark Man’s forces are hot on their heels. Back in Chicago, Tea s goblin cousins show up at her school, sure she will come back to Mag Mell, as goblin blood is never passive once awoken. Soon she will belong to Fear Doirich and join them. In the meantime, they are happy to entertain themselves by trying to seduce, kidnap, or kill Tea s family and friends. Tea knows she doesn t have much time left, and she refuses to leave Finn or her family to be tortured and killed. A wild Stormrider, born to rule and reign, is growing stronger inside her. But as long as she can hold on, she s still Teagan Wylltson, who plans to be a veterinarian and who heals the sick and hurting. The disease that s destroying her that s destroying them all has a name: Fear Doirich. And Teagan Wylltson is not going to let him win.

Firefighters to the Rescue

First you hear the siren, then you see the lights. Soon, a red blur zooms by it’s a truck of Firefighters to the Rescue! From practical jokes in the firehouse to legendary bravery, every detail of a firefighter s life is fascinating. This picture book s simple rousing text and playful illustrations allow even the youngest firefighter fans to follow their heroes through an ordinary day of cooking, laughing, putting out a fire and rescuing a beloved pet.

Red Truck

Can Red Truck make it
up the hill?
Red Truck can!
Red Truck will!

Truck fans of all ages but especially the littlest ones will love cheering on the hardworking red tow truck that stars in this high energy picture book. Mighty Red Truck splashes and zooms through mud and rain to rescue a stalled school bus on the side of the road, and becomes the hero of a rainy day. Eye popping quirky illustrations and the fast paced rhyming text will make this truck story a fast favorite.

Police Officers On Patrol

A broken light might cause a crash! Who can help? Who is fast? Officer Mike, on traffic patrol! Situation? Under control! ‘When people need help, we rock and roll!’ With Kersten Hamilton’s high energy rhyming text that begs to be read aloud, and R. W. Alley’s warm and silly illustrations, this picture book is a fun and reassuring way to tell kids about what police offi cers do. ‘With a well crafted text spiced with sound effects, this appealing picture book is highly recommended.’ Booklist, starred review for Red Truck

The Butterfly Book

An introduction to the life cycle, food, habitat, and behavior of butterflies shares advice on butterfly observation and conservation, explaining how to design a garden to attract butterflies and offering a color identification guide to twenty common North American butterflies.’