Back cover artwork describing Sammy's adventures
"Witness the Wonder" — the story behind the story

Witness the Wonder

Meet Sammy

He is eight years old, has a mop of dark curly hair, and sees the world with bright, curious eyes. But everyday life in Galilee is about to change, because Sammy is watching a man named Jesus do the impossible.

From a boy’s lunch that feeds thousands to a storm silenced by a whisper, Sammy witnesses twelve incredible miracles firsthand. In Bible Adventures with Sammy, the Gospels come alive through the perspective of a child just like yours — inviting young readers to walk dusty roads, fish in the sea, and stand in awe of the Savior.

Follow Sammy Along the Shore

Twelve Miracles, One Galilean Boy

Each chapter drops Sammy into a different corner of Galilee — a hillside, a wedding, a fishing boat, a sickbed — right as wonder breaks in.

1

Water into Wine

John 2

Sammy sneaks near the wedding jars just as they stop holding water and start holding wine.

2

Five Loaves, Five Thousand

John 6

A boy's lunch basket becomes the biggest picnic Galilee has ever seen — and Sammy is there to hand it over.

3

Walking on the Water

Matthew 14

A figure on the waves at night. Sammy's heart pounds in the boat before anyone dares to speak.

4

Calming the Storm

Mark 4

The sky turns black, the boat tips — and then, silence, at a single whispered word.

5

The Great Catch of Fish

Luke 5

Empty nets all night. Sammy watches them come up so full the boats nearly sink.

6

Healing the Blind Man

Mark 8

Sammy stands close enough to see the moment a man's eyes open to color and light for the first time.

7

Cleansing the Leper

Luke 5

Everyone else steps back. Jesus steps forward — and Sammy learns what it means to be unafraid to touch.

8

The Centurion's Servant

Matthew 8

No touch, no visit — just a word spoken from far away, and a servant rises well.

9

Raising Jairus's Daughter

Mark 5

A house full of grief turns to astonished joy as Sammy watches a little girl open her eyes.

10

The Coin in the Fish

Matthew 17

An impossible errand — pay a tax with no money — solved by the strangest catch of the day.

11

Healing Ten Men

Luke 17

Ten men are healed on the road. Sammy notices only one turns back to say thank you.

12

Restoring the Servant's Ear

Luke 22

In the darkest, most frightening night of all, Sammy sees Jesus still choose to heal.

Perfect for Family Reading

What’s Inside Every Chapter

Built for little hearts to grasp big truths, one adventure at a time.

A Memory Verse

Every miracle closes with a short scripture verse, easy for young readers to carry with them long after the story ends.

Discussion Questions

Gentle prompts made for the dinner table or bedtime, so families can talk through what each miracle means for them.

Illustrated Adventures
Watercolor-style scenes of Galilee’s shores, boats, and marketplaces bring every chapter vividly to life.

About the Author

Dr. Shala Lamothe Hughes

Dr. Shala Lamothe Hughes created Bible Adventures with Sammy to help young readers meet the Gospels through the eyes of a child their own age — turning familiar stories into adventures families can walk through together.