The Ticking Box Children's Novel by Mark Cowling
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 discover
that the one casting its shadow over her house is a portal to times past and
future. 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...
A fresh take on familiar bible characters, Emily meets Prime
Minster 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
