What Happens When We Die?: (Apologetics for Christian kids and tweens: what does the Bible say about death?)

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Answers to tough questions that help 9-13s grow in confident and considered faith.
Sooner or later, kids have big questions about God, life, faith and the Bible, especially when their friends start asking them about what they believe. A common one is: What happens when we die?
Big questions deserve good answers. This warm, empathetic book looks at what the Bible says to help 9-13s think through this big question for themselves. It tackles common fears and stereotypes about the afterlife, and will excite readers about the promise of the new creation. Lively stories and illustrations make this book easy for this age group to engage with.

From the Publisher

Chris Morphew

Chris Morphew is an author, teacher, and school chaplain living in Sydney, Australia. He has written over 20 novels for children and youth, including his six-book young adult series, The Phoenix Files. Chris enjoys Mario Kart, obscure board games, and superhero movies. He has been told he looks like Chris Hemsworth from the back.

Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

“Thankfully, Morphew’s book addresses the tough topic about God’s goodness in a world of great suffering, and he does it in a winsome, easy-to-read way. Yes, it’s for young people, but I’m recommending it to people of all ages—and I commend this remarkable book to you!”

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Barbara Reaoch, Former Director, Children’s Division, Bible Study Fellowship; Author, A Jesus Christmas

“Suffering, sickness, betrayal, racism, war—all make us ask, ‘Why is our world so broken?’ Chris Morphew gives us gospel responses—not just to answer the questions in our heads but to address the issues in our hearts.”

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Champ Thornton, Pastor; Author, The Radical Book for Kids and Why Do We Say Good Night?

“Chris Morphew is like Tim Keller for teens. In this short book, he tackles some of today’s tough questions with Scripture, wisdom and clarity—and just the right amount of fun to keep young readers turning the page. I cannot wait to put this book into the hands of my three children.”

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Natasha Moore, Research Fellow, Center for Public Christianity

“Chris is the teacher you wish you had. He gets where you’re coming from and takes your questions—and you—seriously. If this is your question, or if you just want to know more about God and the meaning of life, this is the book for you.”

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Good Book Company; Illustrated edition (May 1, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 178498616X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1784986162
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 – 13 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 – 6
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.4 x 7.6 inches