I used to do a comedy bit where i cast jimmy stewart in the role of dirty harry. After successfully publishing seventeen novels since 1989, including ten in the popular and groundbreaking timetravel epic, the tennis shoes adventure series, he also produced, wrote, and directed a feature released in 2007 entitled, passage to zarahemla, based upon a novel of the same name. With the twelfth installment, drums of desolation, the tennis shoes adventure series has sold over a million and half copies on book and audio. However, he is most well known as the author of the popular tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series of books. Feb , 2017 an action scene from tennis shoes adventure series, volume. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 6 10 audio book. It is the kind of book you never want to end and yet you cant stop listening. If there is anything that we can do to make the book come out faster, it would be my pleasure to help.
A modern quest in the day of the ancient messiah transport yourself back in time for another adventure in the ongoing saga that began with tennis shoes among the nephites and gadiantons and the silver sword. Thorns of glory lest some have forgotten, the new volume of the tennis shoes adventure series is very much underway. The nephites separated from the lamanites 2 nephi 5. This overview of the nephite cycle of righteousness and wickedness cancontinue reading. He is working in book 11, and it should be out later this year. Tennis shoes among the nephites chris heimerdinger. The lamayan soldiers, as well as the nephite prisoners, were backing away from me as if i had the plague. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 6 10 audio book on cd complete heimerdinger, chris on. Im pretty sure there are about 11 books in this series. The waters of mormon, in the 18th chapter of the book of mosiah in the book of mormon, is a body of water where about two hundred nephites were baptized. The nephilim are the fallen ones who, having transgressed the allimportant boundary between the divine and the human established by god at creation, are the catalyst for the violence and evil that will result in god cleansing the earth with a. Sorcerers and seers, but also for passage to zarahemla and escape from zarahemla, combining characters and struggles from both of chris heimerdiners epic series of book of mormon adventures. Like us to gain more access to the heimerdinger world. How long was the savior with the nephites in america.
Author of many lds works, such as tennis shoes among the nephites and passage to zarahemla. Oct 11, 2016 this post may contain affiliate links. Chris heimerdinger has become a bit of renaissance man in lds entertainment. No particular rhyme or reason for choosing this one. The first book, tennis shoes among the nephites, centers around two boys, jim hawkins and garth plimpton, finding a magical cave that sends them back in time to the days of ancient america, during the time of literature the book of mormon. This book was revealed and translated by the gift and power of god. Chris has imagined a tale that bridges modern times with the world of the book of. After successfully publishing seventeen novels since 1989, including ten in the popular and groundbreaking timetravel epic, the tennis shoes. Record of the nephites church of christ with the elijah. This book, though a work of fiction, brings some of the greatest characters in the book of mormon to life, fleshes them out, so to speak.
See the complete tennis shoes series book list in order, box sets. Most know that this book is long enough that my publisher will likely divide it into two books. Wilson, three nephites in encyclopedia of mormonism new york. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Gripping my gladius in one hand and megans wrist in the other, i halfpulled, halfdragged her toward the opposite edge of the precipicethat edge furthest away from the dinosaurlike bird soaring forward to snatch us from the summit of this. Why arent your chapter notes included in the unabridged audio versions. Sorcerers and seers, but also for passage to zarahemla and escape from zarahemla, combining characters and struggles from both of chris heimerdiners epic series of book. I offer these two free books from the passage series because many readers still arent aware that the passage series and tennis shoes series are interconnected. I read tennis shoes among the nephites years ago and found it just as enthralling this time around. Tennis shoes among the nephites book by chris heimerdinger. Jan 02, 2020 according to the book of mormon, the nephites were an ancient people in the americas descended from the jewish prophet nephi, son of lehi.
Nov 19, 2008 is there going to be a tennis shoes among the nephites book 11, im in the middle of book 10 but i want to know if there will be more before im done so i can get the next one. Publication date 1989 topics book of mormon, book of mormon. Oct 17, 2015 the consistent message, found in each of chris tennis shoes books, is to integrate themes from the book of mormon and christian doctrine while entertaining audiences of all ages. Check out the deal on tennis shoes among the nephites at. They were the bluest i have ever seen, and as clear and bright as the limitless universe. Dont start this series if you are the type that hates unfinished stories. Tennis shoes among the nephites by alli baker on prezi. Chris is the author of the novel passage to zarahemla and producerdirector of the feature film of the same name, as well as its book. These are engaging stories, wonderfully written, and very lively. This free website is hosted by author, film director, and composer chris heimerdinger tennis shoes among the nephites, passage to zarahemla.
He is currently writing another book in the tennis shoes series entitled thorns of glory. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 6 10 complete books vol 610 by chris heimerdinger. This lds podcast discusses wideranging issues related to lds theology and scholarship. Aug 07, 2011 so, in the hopes of shrinking a little the number of emails i get per day about the next tennis shoes book, i need fans to know that escape from zarahemla, though it is also a sequel to passage to zarahemla, is very much a tennis shoes book and will bring both novels together in a very fun way. Tennis shoes among the nephites by prezi user on prezi. Oct 11, 2019 the tennis shoes adventure series is a series of lds fiction novels written by chris there are twelve books in the series so far, with the thirteenth expected to be released soon. Subscribe to this podcast on or donate directly on. Tennis shoes and the feathered serpent part 2 by chris heimerdinger. We are now listening to disc 4, and we are yet again captivated by chris heimerdingers new volume of tennis shoes among the nephites.
Snippet from tennis shoes adventure series, volume. Tennis shoes among the nephites complete set by chris. Tennis shoes among the nephites a book by chris heimerdinger the tennis shoes series is originally about a boy who travels back in time to an ancient civilization called the nephites a people whose writings make the book of mormon, which is a book the religious people called mormons or the l. Chris is currently working on the th, and perhaps final, novel in his tennis shoe adventure series to be called thorns of glory. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. A series of latterday saint novels written by the author chris heimerdinger. The tennis shoes book series by chris heimerdinger includes books tennis shoes among the nephites, gadiantons and the silver sword, feathered serpent, part 1, and several more. I remember being told that its taking the author longer to write books now because he went. Celebrating prezis teacher community for teacher appreciation week.
Chris is the father of five children and five stepchildren. In 20, heimerdinger posted that for months ive told fans that the new tennis shoes book would be called thorns of glory. I have read books 112 already, and am waiting for thorns of glory to come out. Forever lds offers an in depth study of latterday saint topics and latterday saint philosophy. Chris heimerdinger is the writerdirector of the movie passage to zarahemla and the songwriterproducer of the album whispered visions. One must read passage and escape before diving into tennis shoes book 12. Timetraveling children, teens, and adults visit book of mormon and bible new testament and old testament times and even visit times during the early restoration of the. Every character in the book of mormon ate, slept, died, was buried. Tennis shoes among the nephites by heimerdinger, chris. This time period gives many examples of the of how the nephites constantly fluctuated in their level of commitment to the lord jesus christ. I love this and all of the chris heimerdinger tennis shoes books. Part one, land of the nephites a growing body of compelling scientific evidence testifies that the book of mormon is a true history and that it probably took place in several specific areas. Last episode he promised to read chapter 1 of tennis shoes adventure series, volume. The explosive saga that began with tennis shoes among the nephites, gadiantons and the silver sword, and the feathered serpent parts one and two kicks into h.
We purchased the audio discs and listen in the car on long drives. Tennis shoes adventure series book series facebook. So, in the hopes of shrinking a little the number of emails i get per day about the next tennis shoes book, i need fans to know that escape from zarahemla, though it is also a sequel to passage to zarahemla, is very much a tennis shoes book and will bring both novels together in a very fun way. They also came to have more appreciation for the scriptures and came to understand better what really took place. Ive presumed it would be thorns of glory part 1 and thorns of glory part 2, sort of like the feathered serpent books. See all books authored by chris heimerdinger, including tennis shoes among the nephites, and gadiantons and the silver sword, and more on. Tennis shoes among the nephites by chris heimerdinger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The tennis shoes adventure series is a series of lds fiction novels written by chris. With bated breath, i look for the day the book comes.
The best lds book series you wont be able to put down. Gadiantons and the silver sword just know that book is likely still called thorns of glory. That statement, taken for granted before, would soon echo deeply in the two boys minds because they were on the trail of a chilling secret. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. Tennis shoes among the nephites by chris heimerdinger. Oct 29, 2017 the only problem, of course, is that the verbal root for has long been recognized as simply npl, meaning to fall. It looked like notes we saw in the work and the glory series. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 6. Just wanted to let folks know the book is coming along swimmingly. Apr 28, 2018 fyi, about 12 years ago i had an idea to write a series based on events in the book of mormon. Book of mormon, 3 nephi 28, account of the three nephites. Chris heimerdinger books list of books by author chris.
With the tennis shoes series as well passage to zarahemla, chris has imagined a tale that bridges modern times with the world of the book of mormon. I did yesterday, and he replied to me in under two hours. They are most widely read by young adult members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 6 10 complete author 5 copies. See the complete tennis shoes series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. With almost two million copies of his books sold, popular author, chris heimerdingers writing career began in 1989, upon the publication of his first book, tennis shoes among the nephites. Peace among the nephites is to encourage everyone to seek peace and happiness that comes from living the gospel of jesus christ. The record of the nephites is a record of the former inhabitants of north and central america. Hes spent so much time studying the scriptures and thick books on archeology that he cant carry on a normal conversation with other kids. The glory the mans eyes moved across the gathering at bountifuls temple. Drums of desolation and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Join jim hawkins and family as they stand faceto face with the ultimate forces of good and evil in this, the forth volume of the bestselling tennis shoes. It is a history of the people who once lived in the region of central america some of whom are ancestors. If there is anything that we can do to make the book come out faster, it would be my.
These books are some of the most interesting books i have ever read. When is the next tennis shoes among the nephites book coming. However, he is the best known as the author of the popular tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series as well as passage to zarahemla. The tennis shoes adventure series is a series of lds fiction novels written by chris heimerdinger. Publication date 1989 topics book of mormon, book of mormon, mormons, time travel, mormons, time travel. May 26, 2006 the specific amount of time that the savior spent with the nephites following his resurrection is not given in the scriptures. There are 12 books out so far, and number , thorns of glory, has been announced. Just know that book is likely still called thorns of glory. This is remarkable since the nephites had previously abandoned the land of nephi. Tennis shoes adventure series literature tv tropes. Im not sure why i never read this series maybe i thought it seemed like is for boys. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 1. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 1 5 complete books vol 15 by chris heimerdinger. But i wouldmore its been a while since ive read the children of the promise books, so im not sure how they compare to tennis shoes among the nephites.
Tennis shoes and the feathered serpent part 1 by chris heimerdinger. At the time of zeniffs journey to the land of nephi, it was inhabited by the nephite s archenemies, the lamanites. Muckwhips guide to capturing the latterday soul 5 copies. Chris heimerdingers first novel, tennis shoes among the nephite s, first appeared in august of 1989. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 1 5 audio book on cd complete book. They are full of adventure, action, intrigue, romance, history, religion, redemption, and much, much more. Is there going to be a tennis shoes among the nephites book 11, im in the middle of book 10 but i want to know if there will be more before im done so i can get the next one. The tennis shoes adventure series is a series of lds fiction novels written by chris there are twelve books in the series so far, with the thirteenth expected to be released soon. Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 1 5 audio book on cd complete heimerdinger, chris on. This book was the beginning of the so far 12part tennis shoes. Originally i was looking for a story to listen to with my year old grandson when traveling from my house in utah to his in california. Drums of desolation is a novel of herculean ambition, serving as a sequel not only for tennis shoes adventure series. After i read your first book, i threw my hands up because it was doneand well.
Tennis shoes among the nephites adventure series vol 1 5 audio book on cd complete. On april 28th 2018 chris posted an excerpt on his blog. In my youth these passages were the adventureland that inspired the major plot twist that has been part of the series since book 1. With nearly three million copies of his books sold, popular author, chris heimerdingers writing career began in 1989, upon the publication of his first book, tennis shoes among the nephites, a story inspired by a dream he had while serving an lds mission in tallahassee, florida.
A childhood adventureland that inspired tennis shoes among the nephites. Brooke its been a while since ive read the children of the promise books, so im not sure how they compare to tennis shoes among the nephites. This is an ebook bundle for the tennis shoes adventure series volumes 911. The consistent message, found in each of chris tennis shoes books, is to integrate themes from the book of mormon and christian doctrine while entertaining audiences of all ages.
I highly recommend them to even the most casual reader, lds or not. Authors message i think that the three kids really learned to trust each other and depend upon each other. Tennis shoes among the nephites by russell davis on prezi. In the latter day saint movement, the three nephites also known as the three nephite disciples are three nephite disciples of jesus described in the book of mormon who were blessed by jesus to never taste of death. Indeed, my carefully documented books, lehi in the wilderness, nephi in the promised land, and the voyages of the. Tennis shoes among the nephites wooooo whens he gonna. He left zarahemla with a group of nephites to go to the land of nephi. As a 12 year old, i find your series extremely interesting. Buy a cheap copy of tennis shoes among the nephites book by chris heimerdinger.
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