Secret Service Saint
Author: Janet Ann Collins
Paperback: 16 pages
Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing (October 11, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1935137980
ISBN-13: 978-1935137986
SRP: $9.95

Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos

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The legend of St. Nicholas comes alive in this touching story by Janet Ann Collins. Loosely based upon the legend we all know of the gift-giving Greek Bishop, Nikolaos of Myra, in Secret Service Saint, Nicholas is seen as being keen on adventure. When he is shipwrecked and forced to swim ashore, he finds the people happy to see him. They had been praying God would send someone to lead their church. They make him a special red robe and hat, so everyone will know how important he is. After a time, Nicholas feels his life no longer is filled with adventure. When God gives him a secret charge, Nicholas finds a way to help the people and satisfy his need for adventure too.

This is a charming story of how a man is changed by God’s will for his life. Told using words and actions young people can understand, they will easily be able to grasp the message of servanthood and true discipleship behind the story.

Talented artist, Eugene Ruble, provided the illustrations for this book. It was his work on Secret Service Saint that led me to feel he would be perfect to bring my book, Little Shepherd, to life. The illustrations for this book are mostly black and white, but some of the people and other special items are colored in with pencil to give an old world feel to the story. It works beautifully.

You’ll love the message this book teaches and your kids will enjoy talking about Saint Nicholas in a new way.

I purchased a copy of this book from the publisher. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.