Miracles by the Sea

The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls #8

by M.J. Thomas

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.

Genres: Childrens, Chapter Books, Christian, Fiction, Religion

128 pages, Paperback

Published June 9, 2020

About the author

Librarian 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.

Reviews

[Mary T]

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.

[Jacob &]

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!

[Nay Denise]

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.

[Nay Denise]

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.

[Kara]

The girls really enjoyed this one in the Hidden Scrolls series imagining what it was like to witness Jesus’ miracles.

[Ashley Bowman]

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.

[GheenGirls]

Turtle: great! Return to library.

[Ashlea Marshall]

Squeezed several of Jesus' most famous miracles into a week timeframe, but that was expected with this series.

[DúviAurvandil Ericsson e Pereira]

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.

[Kourtnie Neighbarger]

good

[Lanelle D. Stumf]

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.

[Amanda]

Loved this one!

[Jacob]

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.

[Alex]

Love this series.

[Ruth]

great series for kids

[Quincy Wheeler]

these books are amazing presentations of Scripture and the Gospel for kids

[Frans Kempe]

Fin bok om Jesus mirakel

[Emily Wiet]

my first grade class loved this book! so fun to have Jesus as a character and they are PUMPED for the next book which is the last one.