My son is dying to read the other books. What can we do to help the publisher decide to move forward? The suspense is killing him!!

My kids and I really enjoyed reading Jotham's Journey for advent this year. In fact, we liked the book so much that I bought Bartholomew's Passage, Tabitha's Travels, Amon's Adventure, and Submarine Spy. We are in the middle of Submarine Spy and would love to continue with the series! You are a very gifted writer! My kids ask to go to bed early each night so that we will have more time to read. :) Thank you for the wonderful stories that you have to share! They've been a blessing to us!

Unfortunately, the publisher has not yet decided to continue the series.

Are there more Mike Danford books available? We are almost finished with the first one and want to read the rest! We love the Jotham series, it totally makes our Christmas. You are extremely blessed with the gift of storytelling! Keep going! :)

For the last three years, our Advent season has been marked by our family's reading of Jotham, Bartholomew, and Tabitha. These stories have brought so much joy to our family, and memories that will last forever. In fact, we have joined with another family as well, each reading these books in our homes. On Sunday evenings, when we join together for weekly Bible study, we share the Sunday edition of the story, while enjoying hot chocolate. Then, on Christmas morning, our families share breakfast together and the conclusion of the tale. These are cherished memories that our families will always hold. It is quite a scene, as combined, our families have 14 children, ranging in ages from 4-14. They all listen, with rapt attentiveness, to your wonderful stories. Thank you so much for your books. They have been a gift. Since we just finished Tabitha this year, we will start over again with Jotham next year. That is, unless you create another installment! My husband said, as he closed the book yesterday, "Alright, time to write to Mr. Ytreeide and tell him that he has about 3 months to crank out another volume, in order to have it published for next Advent!" The children agreed! And so, I am here with our humble suggestion from our children that you next write about Ishtar. Perhaps Ishtar's Expedition? Or Ishtar's Quest? It would be so fun to hear this story from the perspective of those mysterious Eastern Magi. And, even if this is the last of the Advent series, we will choose to be satisfied. Your stories have delighted us, enriched our Advent celebrations, and helped us draw nearer to our Lord. Thank you, and may God bless you and yours richly! Shawna Barr Mt. Shasta, CA

I just finished reading the small book My Lupus. Im crying... no... Bawling right now. I was diagnosed with lupus four years ago as well, and have questioned myself so many times with the quirky, strange symptoms I have on a daily and even hourly basis. I work a full time intense career, as well as raising five children, so managing this disease sometimes feels like all I do. I have recently (within the past month) discovered Gatorade helps me when I have "an episode". Mine are similar to Arnold's, but unique to me. I do not pass out, but they last hours and hours. This book was Gods confirmation that I am not crazy, or imagining my strange symtpoms. Thank you Thank you Thank you from the bottom of my heart for writing this book, and sharing your experiences. What a blessing it has been to me! Victoria H.

As a matter of fact, a book much like you describe will be out next year (2010) for Easter.  It's working title is "Mystery of the Temple Court" and you can read more about it by clicking on the link in the upper left of this page.

Our family absolutely LOVED Jotham's Journey, which we read for the first time this past Christmas. It was SO much fun to watch our 5yo son's and 7yo daughter's faces as we twisted and turned right along with Jotham! We can't wait to get our hands on Bartholomew's Passage and Tabitha's Travels - thank you so much for re-releasing them! So we were thinking... any plans for a Resurrection series? Our kids think that it would be great if it included new characters, like maybe Jotham and Tabitha's children??? Yes, they were hoping that Jotham and Tabitha would get married and that would be perfect timing for them to have children who could be the main character(s)in a series devoted to the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Just a thought... we can't get enough of your great storytelling! ;-)

I would love to be notified when the Mystery of the Temple Court is released or if a pre-order if offered. Also, if Tabitha's Travels is re-released, I would appreciate being notified. Thanks!

Mr. Ytreeide, My four boys age 5-10 years and husband, have looked forward to one of the three books in the Jothom Trilogy every year. I have shared them with friends whom also have felt blessed by them. I am so thankful to you for them. It excites me to know that you have written a book for lent. I spent several weeks two years ago trying to find a way to write you and Thank you for writing the books. I also wanted to ask you to think about writing a book for lent. I am glad God placed it on your heart. I cannot wait to buy it so that I can share it with my children and add to the special time of Lent into Easter. So from our hearts, THANKS!! Please continue to bless families with your books. Sincerely, Kris in Missouri

I'm so excited to see the Jotham books back in print! I have all three in the trilogy but was sad that I was not able to lead others to them! And I as especially happy to hear about the book for Lent! Yea!!

I was delighted to get your email updating us on the availability of your books. Even though my son is now 16, it wasn't that many months ago he asked, "Can you check to see if they ever got that new book finished in the Jotham's Journey series?" I see at least 3 new books on your site he'll enjoy and when you get the Easter one done, I'm sure he'll enjoy it as well, no matter what his age. He loves historical fiction and when he went to see the Dead Sea Scrolls we were amazed at how little most of his youth group knew about them, but from your books and from other things he'd read, he had a better understanding of how things were years ago. THANK YOU for providing families with quality reading for their adventure lovers. Carol Blackman of Oregon