Get set for adventure as Eric and Susan discover exciting truths about God's love. Discover that sea shells, sea stars, and fish do more than slither, crawl, and swish. They teach you about a God that loves you.
When a terrible accident takes the life of their mother, Eric and Susan are sent to California to live with Aunt Sally in her house by the sea.
They have lots of questions. Will we fit in here in California? Why did Mother have to die? Does God really care about us?
Together, they spend many hours with Aunt Sally, in and around the ocean. Soon, Eric and Susan begin to make new friends and discover answers to their questions.
Treasures by the Sea is the first in a series of Christian stories that help children understand the core beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Bible. Using her real life adventures in and around the Pacific Ocean, the author weaves lessons from nature and the Bible to help children understand God's messages of love for them.
From the Bible, you will discover answers to questions like:
- What happens when you die?
- What does the Bible say about forgiveness?
- How can I have victory over sin?
- How can I accept Jesus into my heart?
- How can I have strong faith.
- How do I understand what the Bible says?
- How do I know Jesus is coming again?
- What special gifts has God given to everyone?
From nature, you will learn lessons taught by:
- An abalone shell that clings to the rocks.
- Seagulls that swallow fish hooks.
- Moon snails that drill holes in their prey.
- A fish that leaps onto the beach.
- Brittle stars that drop their arms.
- Cowrie shells that paint their own shells.
Treasures by the Sea was originally published as a serial story by Guide Magazine under the title The Key in the Lock, and then in book form by Pacific Press.
The stories of Eric and Susan have been enjoyed by thousands of children around the world.
Other books in the series, Summer of the Sharks, Octopus Encounter, and the soon to be published, Intruder, continue pointing young readers to the Bible and nature and the hidden messages written there by the Creator.
About the Author: Sally Streib writes about her true life adventures. Sally is a master storyteller and naturalist. She uses her own life experiences and studies in nature to draw out lessons of the love of the Creator. Born and raised by the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, Sally has spent countless hours in and around the sea, collecting stories and messages from nature. "Each time I dive into the sea and snoop along the worlds beaches, God helps me discover new truths." Sally Streib is the author of Triton's Treasures, Treasures by the Sea, Octopus Encounter, Summer of the Shark. These are the true adventures of the author as she lived them at Laguna Beach, California. Susan and Eric represent kids everywhere who have joined her on her adventures. Other books include, The Heart Mender, The Abalone Message, God's Fantastic Sea Creatures, and Discover God's Lessons in Nature. She is also the author of the popular Key in the Lock, Sea Snooper, and The Girl God Rescued series published in Guide Magazine. Sally served as editor for Shepherdess International. Her articles and stories have appeared in The Review and Harold, Women of Spirit, Life and Health and Guide Magazine. Sally has shared stories on the Three Angels Broadcasting Network and produced the Scubaventure! videos and Scubaventures 1 & 2 story books. In 1996 Sally started Sea n' See Presentations, a ministry that regularly takes her to schools across the country sharing God's love in Week of Prayer programs; Kids Can Know God, and Kids Can Trust God. Each program uses object lessons and real life adventure to teach young people about God. Sally uses nature to anchor Bible truths in the mind of young people and adults. Sally is a certified PADI scuba diver. She regularly dives in the Bahamas, Florida Keys, and as far away as the South Pacific. After each trip she returns with exciting new stories and object lessons that make it simple to understand the wonderful love of the Creator. She is the creator of the beloved spiritual emphasis program Kids Can Know God and author of The Girl God Rescued, published in Guide Magazine. As a Master Storyteller, Sally travels the world teaching kids of all ages to know and love their Creator.
