Whistlestop Tales : Hodder & Stoughton : 9781529377545 : 1529377544 : 12 Oct 2023 : Voted Children's Book of the year 2022 at the Christian Resources Together Awards, Whistlestop Tales also gained an Award of Merit at the Christianity Today 2022 Book Awards A superspy from Syria on a surprising secret mission. An ancient mystery unlocked by a senator from Sudan. A brave refugee from Jordan who makes history. An Italian soldier whose world is turned upside down. Discover these and other brilliant Bible stories from around the world to inspire you on your own adventure with God! In ten action-packed stories, Whistlestop Tales tells how God uses people from all over the world in his global adventure. From Iraq to Italy, Sudan to Cyprus, each tale begins with a look at a modern-day country to help ground the characters in their original context and cultures. Things may not happen exactly as you'll find in the Bible, a Whistlestop Tale paints a picture of person, their cha