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The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls #8
Miracles by the Sea
In Book 8 of the time-traveling chapter book series, the Hidden Scrolls send Peter and Mary back to Jerusalem, where a teacher named Jesus has started teaching and performing miracles.
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history.
In their eighth adventure, the trio journeys back in time to Jerusalem. They quickly discover that Jesus, whom they met in Bethlehem as a baby, has grown up and become a famous teacher. As they race to evade capture by temple guards, Peter and Mary witness miracles, follow Jesus, and uncover a secret plot.
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history.
In their eighth adventure, the trio journeys back in time to Jerusalem. They quickly discover that Jesus, whom they met in Bethlehem as a baby, has grown up and become a famous teacher. As they race to evade capture by temple guards, Peter and Mary witness miracles, follow Jesus, and uncover a secret plot.
128 pages, Paperback
Published June 9, 2020
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M.J. Thomas
16 books26 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
Mike Thomas grew up in Florida playing sports and riding his bike to the library and an arcade named the Cosmic Cowboy. He graduated from Liberty University, earning a bachelor's degree in Bible Studies. When his son Peter was nine years old, Mike went searching for books that would teach Peter about the Bible in a fun, imaginative way. Finding none, he decided to write his own series. Mike Thomas lives in Tennessee with his wife, Lori; two sons, Payton and Peter; and their dog, Hank.
Mike Thomas grew up in Florida playing sports and riding his bike to the library and an arcade named the Cosmic Cowboy. He graduated from Liberty University, earning a bachelor's degree in Bible Studies. When his son Peter was nine years old, Mike went searching for books that would teach Peter about the Bible in a fun, imaginative way. Finding none, he decided to write his own series. Mike Thomas lives in Tennessee with his wife, Lori; two sons, Payton and Peter; and their dog, Hank.
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May 23, 2022
Another great edition to the series! My eight-year-old and I have enjoyed exploring this series together, and I'm a little sad it's almost over. I liked how this one focused on Jesus and his miracles.
July 14, 2025
Just finished reading Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: Book 8 – Miracles by the Sea to my kids, and I have to say… it was absolutely amazing. I teared up when Jesus spoke for the first time — it was so powerful, like you were really there with Him.
This whole series does such a great job bringing the Bible to life, and this book might be my favorite so far. Highly recommend it 10/10 for kids ages 4 and up (and yes, adults will love it too!).
If you're looking for a fun, faith-filled adventure for your family, definitely check it out!
This whole series does such a great job bringing the Bible to life, and this book might be my favorite so far. Highly recommend it 10/10 for kids ages 4 and up (and yes, adults will love it too!).
If you're looking for a fun, faith-filled adventure for your family, definitely check it out!
December 11, 2025
The way M.J. Thomas weaves Scripture into this middle grade adventure series is impeccable. I enjoyed seeing the miracles of Jesus (feeding of 5000, walking on water, Simon walking on water, healing of the man through the roof, resurrection of Lazarus, etc) from the eyes of Peter and Mary. I truly enjoy seeing Peter mature throughout this series. I also love that M.J. Thomas share the specific Scriptures he uses at the end of each novel as it's a great way to lead into Bible study with children after reading. Can't wait to continue on with book nine.
December 11, 2025
The way M.J. Thomas weaves Scripture into this middle grade adventure series is impeccable. I enjoyed seeing the miracles of Jesus (feeding of 5000, walking on water, Simon walking on water, healing of the man through the roof, resurrection of Lazarus, etc) from the eyes of Peter and Mary. I truly enjoy seeing Peter mature throughout this series. I also love that M.J. Thomas share the specific Scriptures he uses at the end of each novel as it's a great way to lead into Bible study with children after reading. Can't wait to continue on with book nine.
August 22, 2020
The girls really enjoyed this one in the Hidden Scrolls series imagining what it was like to witness Jesus’ miracles.
April 16, 2021
These remain such fun books for kids to read. Sometimes they’re cheesy and relative but the content is fun and I’ve not found something quite like these that are better.
August 17, 2021
Turtle: great! Return to library.
August 27, 2021
Squeezed several of Jesus' most famous miracles into a week timeframe, but that was expected with this series.
September 17, 2021
Good, but the climax could’ve been hinted at earlier in the book to make it make more sense — it felt a little out of left field.
January 4, 2023
I love the book
Such a great series. I know I really liked how the book presented the ideas and how it really told how the story goes.
Such a great series. I know I really liked how the book presented the ideas and how it really told how the story goes.
January 21, 2023
Loved this one!
July 2, 2023
Peter Marry and hunk where so excited to talk to Jesus because he healed his cut in his foot. Then the Pharisees saw Peter Marry and Hunk but Simon help them to get away from them.
March 28, 2024
Love this series.
September 4, 2024
great series for kids
April 21, 2025
these books are amazing presentations of Scripture and the Gospel for kids
December 18, 2025
lovely
We have been reading these books to our 7yo Boy and he has loved them. This was a good one. We read them right before he falls asleep.
We have been reading these books to our 7yo Boy and he has loved them. This was a good one. We read them right before he falls asleep.
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