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Diary of a Disciple: Luke's Story
A mini-version of Diary of a Luke's Story, consisting of the first three chapters of the full book. At only £1 per copy, and including a voucher for £1 redeemable against the full version, this booklet makes a great give away to children in both school and church. This booklet could easily be used as part of World Book Day, RE Lessons, Christmas celebrations and more.
- GenresChildrens
352 pages, Hardcover
Published September 20, 2016
About the author
Gemma Willis
20 books1 followerGemma Willis has over 12 years of experience in working with children and young people. She is passionate about communicating the gospel in relevant, exciting and engaging ways. She has a particular interest in the way in which contemporary culture affects the way children and young people engage with faith.
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February 26, 2026
This book is about the birth of Jesus and how he grew up. Also, it explains how he did all he could for us; he even died for us. But take away that Jesus can heal people, and he loves us a lot.
I like this book because it shows you how much God cares for us, and it taught me about the disciples, and now I love Jesus even more!
I like this book because it shows you how much God cares for us, and it taught me about the disciples, and now I love Jesus even more!
January 23, 2019
Just finished reading this with Harry (aged 10.) He loved it, it sparked some great conversations. A good bridge between children's picture bibles and the real thing. I was challenged too by some of the reminders of Jesus's teaching.
March 25, 2019
It was really good, and it helped me learn about the Bible. It helped me believe more in God.
July 12, 2025
From Doodles to Discipleship: How Gemma Willis Brings Luke’s Gospel to Life
If Tom Gates and the Gospel of Luke ever crossed paths, this book would be their joyful collision. Gemma Willis has created a truly marvellous piece of work that takes the timeless stories of the Bible and presents them with energy, humour, and creativity — making it feel wonderfully fresh without ever losing its depth.
Much like the Tom Gates series, Diary of a Disciple is packed with quirky illustrations, handwritten-style fonts, and irreverent doodles that mirror the inner workings of a curious, youthful mind. It’s not just fun — it’s accessible, relatable and deeply thoughtful. Luke’s perspective comes alive with an honesty and charm that makes his observations feel immediate, like you’re reading a mate’s notebook rather than an ancient manuscript.
What’s most impressive is the way Willis makes complex ideas digestible, crafting a version of Scripture that’s perfect for children, visual learners, and those who’ve struggled to grasp God's message through traditional formats. The book doesn't dumb things down — instead, it invites the reader to encounter faith through creativity and connection.
Honestly, imagining the entire Bible written in this style is a thrilling prospect. What a gift it would be to have stories from Genesis to Revelation wrapped in colour, wonder and whimsy — opening the door for countless young readers and seekers alike. It would be a transformative approach to religious education, full of empathy, accessibility, and joy.
Diary of a Disciple: Luke's Story isn’t just “cool” — it’s quietly revolutionary. Here’s hoping this is only the beginning. ❤️✨️☦️
If Tom Gates and the Gospel of Luke ever crossed paths, this book would be their joyful collision. Gemma Willis has created a truly marvellous piece of work that takes the timeless stories of the Bible and presents them with energy, humour, and creativity — making it feel wonderfully fresh without ever losing its depth.
Much like the Tom Gates series, Diary of a Disciple is packed with quirky illustrations, handwritten-style fonts, and irreverent doodles that mirror the inner workings of a curious, youthful mind. It’s not just fun — it’s accessible, relatable and deeply thoughtful. Luke’s perspective comes alive with an honesty and charm that makes his observations feel immediate, like you’re reading a mate’s notebook rather than an ancient manuscript.
What’s most impressive is the way Willis makes complex ideas digestible, crafting a version of Scripture that’s perfect for children, visual learners, and those who’ve struggled to grasp God's message through traditional formats. The book doesn't dumb things down — instead, it invites the reader to encounter faith through creativity and connection.
Honestly, imagining the entire Bible written in this style is a thrilling prospect. What a gift it would be to have stories from Genesis to Revelation wrapped in colour, wonder and whimsy — opening the door for countless young readers and seekers alike. It would be a transformative approach to religious education, full of empathy, accessibility, and joy.
Diary of a Disciple: Luke's Story isn’t just “cool” — it’s quietly revolutionary. Here’s hoping this is only the beginning. ❤️✨️☦️
July 31, 2018
I bought this book thinking I was just reading it to check if it would be okay for our Sunday School/Youth Group kids, but actually I ended up loving it for myself too!
This beautifully designed hardback book is a re-telling of Luke's Gospel, aimed at children and perfect for them to read either by themselves or with their parent or in a group.
I really liked the informal style of the writing which made it feel really relatable, it was kind of like being read a bedtime story by Luke himself. I think that the style of writing would make it really easy for children to get to grips with and for them to memorise parts of it too.
The text on the pages is well spaced out so that the pages are not overwhelming, which does make the book feel thicker that it might otherwise be, but it was a quick read for me, I read the whole thing in 2 sittings. For a child it would obviously take longer, but it's a book that they could treasure.
I loved how the author/illustrator drew attention to certain words within the text by drawing them larger or illustrating around them, there were many times when that little detail really changed the way I felt about the sentence I was reading in a way that I have never got from a Bible.
That probably shows me that I need to slow down when reading my Bible and see what happens when I place focus on different words, but this style really helped.
I would really recommend this for any children's groups. It was written so that you could just pick out a specific part for reading within the group if the whole book is too much, and I'll definitely be thinking of ways to incorporate it into my groups.
This beautifully designed hardback book is a re-telling of Luke's Gospel, aimed at children and perfect for them to read either by themselves or with their parent or in a group.
I really liked the informal style of the writing which made it feel really relatable, it was kind of like being read a bedtime story by Luke himself. I think that the style of writing would make it really easy for children to get to grips with and for them to memorise parts of it too.
The text on the pages is well spaced out so that the pages are not overwhelming, which does make the book feel thicker that it might otherwise be, but it was a quick read for me, I read the whole thing in 2 sittings. For a child it would obviously take longer, but it's a book that they could treasure.
I loved how the author/illustrator drew attention to certain words within the text by drawing them larger or illustrating around them, there were many times when that little detail really changed the way I felt about the sentence I was reading in a way that I have never got from a Bible.
That probably shows me that I need to slow down when reading my Bible and see what happens when I place focus on different words, but this style really helped.
I would really recommend this for any children's groups. It was written so that you could just pick out a specific part for reading within the group if the whole book is too much, and I'll definitely be thinking of ways to incorporate it into my groups.
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