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You may remember a week ago when a group of sixth graders dressed up as characters from the Missionary Max books for their school’s spirit week. The picture they sent me made my year. Thanks to their teacher, Mrs. Oliveira, I had so much fun interacting with these young people about the books. I decided…
As summer rolls around in the US, churches and camps begin to prepare for their summer programs. Once again, I would love to send your church or camp up to three free copies of Missionary Max and the Jungle Princess to be used as prizes or gifts. Just send me an email at brazilnut72 (at)…
Mrs. Oliveira’s sixth grade class has done it again. Last week was Spirit Week at their school, and on dress-up day they decided to come to class as their favorite Missionary Max characters. Here’s the entire cast. Before scrolling down, see if you can figure out who is who. (of course, you will have to…
I’ve written about Mrs. Oliveira’s sixth grade class and their reading of the Missionary Max books before. Every once in a while she sends me pictures the kids draw as she reads to them. Getting these pictures is one of the highlights of my day. Here is some of the more recent artwork I have…
The following is a preliminary version of the prologue for the as-yet-unfinished third book of the Missionary Max series. It may change substantially before publication. Once again, artist Zilson Costa has provided an illustration exclusively for this preview. —— The mountainous waves tossed the wooden ship to and fro as if it were so much…
Or so I’m told by their teacher, Mrs. Oliveira. If the pictures are any indication, these students at Twin Tiers Christian Academy (my alma mater) are pretty excited about delving into the adventures of our favorite fictional missionary hero. Click here to find out what all the excitement is about. *Not actual quotes. Did you…
The other day it occurred to me that it had been a while since I checked for new reviews for the Missionary Max books on Amazon. Turns out, there was indeed a new one for Missionary Max and the Lost City, and it’s…well…um…take a look: How is this written in this century let alone this…
When I was born, my Dad was pastoring the Dryden Baptist Church in Dryden, New York. We lived there until I was four years old. Yet, despite having known me as a toddler, this church has faithfully supported our work here in Brazil for many years. Last week was their annual Vacation Bible School, and,…
This morning I got to do one of my all-time favorite things: talk to a group of kids about missions, Brazil, and Missionary Max. This time it was at the invitation of Miss Elliot of the Portage Christian School in Portage, IN. They recently added the Missionary Max books to their library, and thought it…
The students of Portage Christian School in Portage, Indiana (love the logo!) will now be able to immerse themselves in the wild missionary adventures of Missionary Max. Both Missionary Max and the Jungle Princess and Missionary Max and the Lost City have been added to the school library. We can’t help but think that these…