Published in 1970, this
book of stories, poems, and songs has become a classic. Included is the
well-loved story "Barrington Bunny." The characters--Joggi, the
porcupine; Joshua, the boy who lost his magic, and most of all the great silver
wolf--are engaging and the stories compelling. Written primarily for adults,
the short pieces are ideal to use as focus for study groups or youth groups, or
to include as part of one's personal spiritual reading. ISBN
0345305221 (Also available from major book outlets.) Mass market paperback
$7.99.
The
biblical psalms have uplifted the hearts of millions of Bible readers for
countless generations. Now, with a similar richness of language and spiritual
insight, Martin Bell offers a treasury of new psalms. Making use of the ancient
psalmic form, Bell articulates today's struggles, heartbreaks, and joys. These
are psalms to which you can turn for inspiration, hope, and the word that says
you are not alone. Walter Brueggemann says, "Bell's poetry is not unlike
liturgic dance. We are led to the edge of our rational discernment, and then
slightly beyond with an awed gasp. His phrases are like a cascade in which
newness tumbles out, so quick and so crafted." John Killinger adds,
"Here are modern psalms worthy to put beside the best of the ancient
ones." ISBN 0687399653 Hardback.
$15.00.
Primarily aimed toward a
young (12 and up) audience, this story about two high school students' search
for their missing teacher captures the attention of all ages. Bell uses this
suspense/adventure setting to weave a story in which the main characters are
forced to use their resourcefulness and individuality to save their teacher and
themselves. Bell shows the value of the individual and speaks to those
approaching adulthood about how they might make a difference to another person,
to a community, or even to the world. Madelyn L'Engle comments "Night
Places is a thriller chiller, which will keep the reader turning the pages, but
(as one would expect from Martin Bell) there are great riches beneath the
story." ISBN 068727950X Quality paperback.
$6.00