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Robert Elmer is the author of more than fifty books, including contemporary novels for the adult Christian audience, nonfiction devotionals like Piercing Heaven and Fount of Heaven (Lexham Press), and seven series for younger readers. Among kids, he is best known for his historicals such as the Young Underground, Adventures Down Under, Life Behind the Wall, and Promise of Zion books. When he's not at the keyboard, he enjoys beachcombing and travel with his wife, and spending time with their three kids and families.

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The Good Seed Collective: Hope and great books for kids

In a world that has rejected biblical faith, several other Christian authors and I have created the Good Seed Collective to offer young readers and their families clean, safe, and captivating stories that inspire hope.

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Average rating: 4.11 · 6,068 ratings · 685 reviews · 90 distinct works • Similar authors

	Wildflowers of Terezin 4.01 avg rating — 1,128 ratings — published 2009 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans by Robert Elmer (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Richard Baxter (Contributor), John Bunyan (Contributor) 4.62 avg rating — 505 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Way Through the Sea (Young Underground, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 351 ratings — published 1994 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beyond the River (Young Underground, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 217 ratings — published 1994 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Into the Flames (Young Underground, #3) 4.31 avg rating — 201 ratings — published 1995 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Far from the Storm (Young Underground, #4) 4.13 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 1995 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Promise Breaker (The Promise of Zion, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 175 ratings — published 2000 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Practicing God's Presence: Brother Lawrence for Today's Reader by Robert Elmer (Goodreads Author), Brother Lawrence, Geoff Gorsuch 4.48 avg rating — 147 ratings — published 2004 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Light in the Castle (Young Underground, #6) 4.11 avg rating — 157 ratings — published 1996 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chasing The Wind (Young Underground, #5) 4.12 avg rating — 156 ratings — published 1996 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Robert Elmer

Young Underground (8 books)
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Robert Elmer (Goodreads Author)

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Prayers of the Church (2 books)
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Augustine of Hippo (Contributor),

John Chrysostom (Contributor),

Basil the Great (Contributor),

St Gregory of Nyssa (Contributor),

St Polycarp (Contributor),

St Irenaeus of Lyons (Contributor)

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The Promise of Zion (6 books)
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4.13 avg rating — 560 ratings

The Adventures Down Under (8 books)
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3.95 avg rating — 580 ratings

The Wall Trilogy (3 books)
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4.12 avg rating — 322 ratings

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“The matter is very simple. The Bible is very easy to understand. But . . . we pretend to be unable to understand it because we know very well the minute we understand, we are obliged to act accordingly. —SØREN KIERKEGAARD”
― Robert Elmer, Wildflowers of Terezin

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“Keep my heart tender (2 Kings 22:19), easily impressed with your word and providence, touched with an affectionate concern for your glory, and sensitive to every impulse of your Spirit.”
― Robert Elmer, Piercing Heaven: Prayers of the Puritans

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“He said that we need to keep it simple between God and us and speak to Him honestly and that if we ask for His help as soon as things come up, God will never fail.”
― Robert Elmer, Practicing God's Presence: Brother Lawrence for Today's Reader

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