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The Big Fish

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Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in a new series of adventures from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as they follow an ancient map to travel back in time... Read More
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From M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, comes a new adventure for Peter and Mary as they follow an Ancient Map to travel back in time to experience Bible stories for readers aged 6-9. The Big Fish tells the story of Jonah.

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Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in a new series of adventures from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as they follow an ancient map to travel back in time to key moments in Biblical history. The Mystery of the Ancient Map: Book #2 The Big Fish is perfect for both new readers and current fans of the Hidden Scrolls books.

Through fast-paced and edge-of-your-seat action, The Mystery of the Ancient Map books teach children Biblical literacy and how to understand and appreciate God and his word through the stories of the Bible. The Big Fish is the second book in the new Mystery of the Ancient Map series that expands the world of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, but it can be thoroughly enjoyed by readers not familiar with Peter, Mary, and Hank’s previous adventures.

Great Uncle Solomon takes Peter, Mary, and Hank on a train trip to investigate a new red X on their ancient map. It leads them to the sea, where they discover a new hidden scroll that takes them back in time, and they stowaway on a ship. When a huge storm comes up, they meet Jonah and end up being swallowed with him by a giant fish! It’s an adventure unlike any other as they journey to Nineveh, encounter the Enemy, and try to solve the secret of the scroll.

The Big Fish:

  • Follows the events of Jonah: 1-3.
  • Reminds readers that, like Jonah, in times of trouble they can pray to God.
  • Is the second book in a chapter book series perfect for emerging readers ages 6-9.
  • Includes illustrations throughout, bringing all the action and adventure to life.
  • Great gifts for readers who love The Magic Tree House and I Survived series.

Series: Hidden Scrolls: The Mystery of the Ancient Map

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780310174707

Publisher: Zondervan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: ZonderKidz

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alan Brown

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 90g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Alan Brown was born in London, but has spent most of his life in the wild countryside of the North of England. He started writing only when his two children had grown up. His books, he says, are "a way of keeping their childhood and mine alive in my mind."

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