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About the Book

Book: The Seed of Faith: A Christmas Miracle

Author: Daniel Petronelli

Genre: Religion & Spirituality, Holiday Celebration, Children’s Chapter Book, Inspirational, Action & Adventure

Release Date: October, 2021

In the small foothill village of Shiloh on a stormy Christmas Eve, a group of children find themselves lost in a powerful storm. When a chance encounter with a kind stranger presents itself, their faith is put to the test as they discover the true meaning of Christmas, learn valuable life lessons, and experience the transformative power of just one tiny seed: The Seed of Faith.

This unforgettable, multi-award winning story will inspire readers of all ages to believe in miracles and the unwavering presence of God in their lives.

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My Kid Review

Petronelli, Daniel. The Seed of Faith: a Christmas miracle. Illustrated by Emily Pritchett. West Bridgewater, MA: Walnut Ridge Publishing Co, 2021.

Christmas is my favorite time of year and I love Christmas books. Daniel Petronelli tells a beautiful story about a Christmas miracle, about caring for others, and about hearts changed. The Seed of Faith is a frame tale of sorts – it is a story that a father tells to his daughter on a cold Christmas Eve. 

The thing that surprised me a bit about the story is that the characters did not decorate until Christmas Eve. I’ve heard of not decorating the tree until Christmas Eve but this family decorated the outside of the house on Christmas Eve – just a little different from my experience. 

Emily Pritchett’s illustrations will take readers back forty years, or more, to the time of the story being told. They compliment the text well. 

The story is well-written although I did wonder what the point of the older sister was in the story since she only appeared in the opening scene and then goes off with friends. The mom is also present in the opening of the book but doesn’t appear much after that. Maybe I’m just old fashioned but it also disturbs me to have parents called by their first names in a book for children. I would have thought it more appropriate to use Mom and Dad to refer to them in the text rather than their first names. 

The Seed of Faith would be a good addition to the Christmas collection of a K-12 Christian school library. It could be a read-aloud for younger students or older elementary students and middle school students could read it for themselves. 

I received a complimentary copy of The Seed of Faith: a Christmas miracle. This is my honest review.

About the Author – Dan Petronelli

Dan Petronelli was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. He currently divides his time with his wife between West Bridgewater, Massachusetts and Stuart, Florida.

He is a strong member of his local community and has served as a Christian worship leader where he led a large congregation in praise and worship songs, including two of his original songs: “ Walking in the Light” and “ Providence.”

Dan Petronelli participated in Smith’s Magazine’s Six-Word Memoir contest, and his memoir was selected and later published by HarperCollins.

Dan found a message in a bottle when he was a young boy tinkering on a rocky shoreline. It was a profound spiritual message that he has kept and still treasures today.

This inspired story was written as a cherished Christmas gift for his family, and it is his hope that the SEED OF FAITH will also bring joy and continue to grow in the hearts of readers around the world.

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