{"product_id":"the-dead-sea-squirrels-series-5-books-set","title":"The Dead Sea Squirrels Series 5 Books Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mike Nawrocki\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: ‎ Tyndale House Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback: ‎ 635 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 750 g \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dead Sea Squirrels Series\u003c\/b\u003e, created by the acclaimed animator and storyteller Mike Nawrocki, is a comedic, high-energy Christian children's book series designed to captivate early reader audiences. Published by \u003cb\u003eTyndale House Publishers\u003c\/b\u003e, this five-book collection follows the wild adventures of a ten-year-old boy named Michael Stone and two ancient, petrified squirrels named Merle and Pearl. The core philosophy of this series is to combine laugh-out-loud slapstick humor with meaningful, biblical values. Nawrocki frames these ancient rodents as living eye-witnesses to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, providing young readers with a unique, highly accessible bridge to understanding historical scripture, empathy, and moral integrity without ever sounding preachy or overly formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative arc of the five-book set begins in Israel, where Michael's archaeologist father is working near the Dead Sea. Michael sneaks into a cave and discovers two ancient, salt-encrusted squirrels that accidentally rehydrate and come back to life when smuggled back home to Tennessee. The sequence of books tracks the chaotic attempts to keep Merle and Pearl a secret from school bullies, nosy neighbors, and an eccentric collector who wants to buy them. Throughout their modern misadventures, the squirrels use their firsthand experiences from first-century Israel to teach Michael and his friend Justin timeless lessons about honesty, forgiveness, standing up to peer pressure, and trusting God. Illustrated with expressive, cartoon-style artwork by Luke Séguin-Magee, the series keeps a fast paced, scannable format that is perfect for reluctant readers transitioning into chapter books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Nawrocki is an elite American animator, voice actor, writer, and director who has dedicated his career to family-friendly, values-based media. He is globally celebrated as the co-creator of the multi-platinum animated phenomenon \u003ci\u003eVeggieTales\u003c\/i\u003e, and he famously provided the iconic, hilarious voice for Larry the Cucumber for over two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNawrocki’s writing style is exceptionally playful, fast-moving, and deeply empathetic toward the daily challenges of elementary school children. Writing as a seasoned storyteller who understands child psychology, he anchors crazy premises—like talking, 2,000-year-old squirrels—with authentic emotional struggles, ensuring that his literature is both entertaining and morally grounded. By matching his trademark witty dialogue with everyday relational conflicts, his work continues to be a trusted, beloved standard for Christian families and school libraries around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tyndale House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51818289037610,"sku":"VASY-B0B1ZVHMPD","price":93.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/91F1boP77BL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781843206","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/the-dead-sea-squirrels-series-5-books-set","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}