Hillytown Biscuit Church Paperback

Nancy is eight and three-quarters and has a problem! She finds it impossible to look people in the face and say ‘hello’ or even speak to strangers. She will do anything to avoid saying sorry and will definitely not, repeat not, go on stage! Other than this she is a very normal little girl who loves the biscuits always available at her church: hence her name for it. A Polish family moves into the neighbourhood and start attending Nancy’s church. Their arrival heralds changes, and Nancy and her Mum find things very difficult. Aniela the Polish girl, who is about Nancy’s age makes every effort to be friendly and she joins Nancy in going to Nancy’s special place – the boiler room under the church. All sorts of things happen and when the two Mums fall out it is Nancy who prays to God, finds her courage, and makes things right. Written for 6 – 9 year olds with more stories to come. Ruth Whiter wants to hear from children who have read this story so look at www.christianeducation.org.uk/hillytown