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Where Lions Roar at Night

Rosie Boom

Ten-year-old Milly had always dreamed o living in the country and owning all sorts of animals. So when her parents buy a piece of land and move their six children into a ninety-year-old barn, Milly can’t believe her luck.

But she never imagined that living the simple life would include mucking out a filthy water tank, gathering endless supplies of firewood, clearing the land and rescuing animals in a ‘hundred year’ storm.

Nor did she expect to hear deep groanings in the night…

About the Author

Rosie BoomRosie lives with her husband, Chris, and their six children, Josiah, Kate, Eliza, Emily, Samuel and Jacob in a barn in Whangarei , New Zealand (while they build a new family home). Rosie spent three years as a young child in Papua New Guinea, where her parents were missionaries. After graduating from her nursing training, she spent a year in Borneo as a missionary. It was here that Chris came to visit her and declare his love - the rest is history!

Rosie and Chris are singer/songwriters, and have had the joy of encouraging and challenging Christians in many different countries. They have released a number of CD’s which are available on their web site. Rosie has also published a children’s book, The Happy Prince. Rosie is a sought after speaker at women’s conferences, missions and home-schooling conventions, and churches, where she loves to speak about her passions - missions, family, and Jesus.

“A wonderful resource that will be a gem of a book to many parents. Filled with creative ideas, anecdotes and inspiration, this book will be returned to again and again by both parents and children. I heartily recommend it to you.” Don Barry, Senior Leader Gateway Christian Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand

“The Gift of Values has sparked my joy for teaching character-building devotions to my children, and has injected wonder and enthusiasm into the experience. Here is a tool that will help make these precious times even more memorable, fun-filled, and a real learning adventure. I appreciate the honest, real-life touches throughout the book. I’m certain that with the aid of this book, God will draw many little hearts even closer to Him.”
Chris Bovill, Mother of five and co-ordinator of HEART (Home Educators Annual Retreat), New Zealand.