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The Big Fish

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Book 2 of Hidden Scrolls: Mystery of the Ancient Map

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Pub Date Feb 03 2026 | Archive Date Mar 03 2026

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Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in a new series of adventures from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as they follow an ancient map to travel back in time to key moments in Biblical history. The Mystery of the Ancient Map: Book #2 The Big Fish is perfect for both new readers and current fans of the Hidden Scrolls books.

Through fast-paced and edge-of-your-seat action, The Mystery of the Ancient Map books teach children Biblical literacy and how to understand and appreciate God and his word through the stories of the Bible. The Big Fish is the second book in the new Mystery of the Ancient Map series that expands the world of The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls, but it can be thoroughly enjoyed by readers not familiar with Peter, Mary, and Hank’s previous adventures.

Great Uncle Solomon takes Peter, Mary, and Hank on a train trip to investigate a new red X on their ancient map. It leads them to the sea, where they discover a new hidden scroll that takes them back in time, and they stowaway on a ship. When a huge storm comes up, they meet Jonah and end up being swallowed with him by a giant fish! It’s an adventure unlike any other as they journey to Nineveh, encounter the Enemy, and try to solve the secret of the scroll.

The Big Fish:

  • Follows the events of Jonah: 1-3.
  • Reminds readers that, like Jonah, in times of trouble they can pray to God.
  • Is the second book in a chapter book series perfect for emerging readers ages 6-9.
  • Includes illustrations throughout, bringing all the action and adventure to life.
  • Great gifts for readers who love The Magic Tree House and I Survived series.

 

 

Calling all explorers of God’s great stories! Join Peter, Mary, and their dog, Hank, in a new series of adventures from M. J. Thomas, author of the beloved The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series, as...


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ISBN 9780310174707
PRICE $8.99 (USD)
PAGES 128

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This book was a lovely read for my child. This is a book in a series that uses a treasure map of crosses to allow two children to travel in biblical time using hidden scrolls. This book is all,about Jonah and whilst trying to evade the Collector, who want to take the scroll for himself, the children and family travel to the sea where the wind gets up and then onward to Nineveh. The story is well told with the smell of the sea, the strong stormy winds whipping across the surface of the water and creating foamy waves. The children get on the boat and it is all made exciting and drew my child into the story and to understanding more. The children even follow Jonah into the belly of the fish and that was something of a big discussion in our house as to what that would be like!

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