Joy Sparton of Parsonage Hill

Joy Sparton

by Ruth I. Johnson

This warm-hearted, humorous series relates the growing pains and problems that confront two PKs (preacher's kids), Joy Sparton and her twin brother Roy. Each delightful account is written in the first person, from Joy's viewpoint, in her own colorful language. The gospel, the Saviour, and the separated Christian walk—all are presented in a framework of the experiences of this lovable young teenager.

In Joy Sparton of Parsonage Hill, although she accepts the Lord as her Saviour at camp, Joy still finds it difficult to curb her prankish nature. Church giggles and practical jokes keep Joy on the move—and in trouble.

Genres: Christian Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1958

Reviews

[Joy Gerbode]

I hadn't read this book since I was a child ... and I don't ever remember being a naughty pk like this Joy was ... but it did bring back some memories of Dad's ministry, some of the church members, and some of the funny things in church.

July 2020 re-read ... although I share the name and the PK moniker, I didn't relate very well to anything else this "Joy" did ...

[Heidi Morrell]

Year's ago , I read this series of books when I was the same age as our youngest . She asked me if I would read this book aloud to her. We shared laughter and tears throughout , and now we're ready for the 2nd book !

[Bess]

A re-read of “The Vacation Mix-up” is a cute tale of two 11 year old preacher’s kids and their family. A summer spent full of attempts at vacationing resulted in a series of mishaps were humorous. A look back at the good old days.

[Karen]

I remember my sister and I reading the Joy Sparton books when we were kids and loving them a lot! After recently finding them at my parent’s house, I grabbed them to read and reminisce. This book has a great message and I found it quite moving. I would definitely recommend it for preteens.

[Lisa Denford]

Really enjoyable quick read. Started off thinking I wouldn’t like it because the kids were so naughty but they learn valuable lessons throughout the book and it has a wonderful evangelistic slant.

[Missy Sanders]

I read this series as a child. Enjoying it again as an adult. Quick read!

[Lianna Scott]

The Moody Bible Institute has made this into an Audio drama! Great wholesome entertainment.

[Kari McDowell]

This was a fast-paced evangelistic read. Very dated.