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Name: Jonah and the whale
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Marcia Williams

📘 Jonah and the whale by Marcia Williams

This book presents the story of Jonah from the Old Testament in a language and style suited for young readers. It follows Jonah as he disobeys God's directive, is swallowed by a whale, and experiences the consequences of his actions. The narrative highlights themes of obedience, repentance, and divine mercy within the context of an ancient biblical account.

First publish date: 1989

Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

Authors: Marcia Williams

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