Summary
What do twelve-year-old dyslexic Gavin Goodfellow, prophetically-inclined Uncle Warney, newly relocated mother-daughter witches from London, and a pimply-faced New Age guru have in common? Burnt Swamp—where flames from a mysterious underground fire have been smoldering for ten years. The battle is on for dominion of the swamp and possession of an ancient diary that holds clues to release or destroy the evil that dwells beneath the surface. Will Gavin respond to the Holy Spirit and embrace his God-given calling? Or will Bea Daark and her mother unleash forces that lure Gavin and the sleepy town of Ashboro deep into bondage?
About the Author
Today's kids face spiritual challenges we didn't even dream of in our adolescence, and they need a myriad of resources to equip them to meet those challenges. Candy Abbott provides one in Gavin Goodfellow, through great storytelling, sound Bible-based theology, and an obvious passion for the spiritual health of her audience. Candy is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, speaker, and publisher. She discovered the power of the Holy Spirit in 1983 and has been encouraging others to draw near to Christ ever since. Her stories appear in numerous anthologies. She is an ordained elder and deacon in the Presbyterian Church and co-founder of Sisters in Christ, an inter-denominational women's ministry. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature, directs Delmarva Christian Writers' Fellowship, is president of Fruitbearer Publishing, and teaches Sunday school. A CLASServices speaker, Candy's inspirational messages are heard throughout Delmarva and beyond.
Review
"Just when I thought the best fantasy-mystery-adventure books had already been written, I found Gavin Goodfellow. NOW you have the best! Not only is the story deliciously strange and can't-put-it-down intriguing, but Gavin and the challenges he bumps into are as real as you are. And at the center of it all, there's God—like you've never experienced God before. So follow Gavin into Burnt Swamp and be prepared for the journey of your life!"
— Nancy Rue, award-winning author of youth and adult fictio
