The Two-Cent Piece by author Dennis Conrad is a lovely Christian children’s fiction book. The story is rich in history and very interesting. There are beautiful illustrated by Courtney Smith throughout the book to help children visualize the unique story. I loved it!
The audio is charming. Narrator Jenn Leigh Pengelly does a fabulous job with this book. Voice changes are made throughout to distinguish different characters. Children will be enthralled. I was!
This is set during the Civil War, but there are no battle scenes. It is the story of young sister, Anne, whose brothers go off to join the Union Army. She has some two-cent pieces that she shares with them because they are the first coins with the “In God We Trust” inscription.
The book has lessons of trusting God, hope, love, sharing, and joy. I learned about coins, too. It is the first in a series, and I am looking forward to the others. I highly recommend this book. It would be great for children. Adults will enjoy learning about the two-cent coin as they read it. It gets a well-deserved five star rating from me. A copy was provided by CelebrateLit, but these are my own words.
About the Book
Book: The Two-Cent Piece Audiobook
Author: Dennis Conrad
Genre: Christian 1800s Historical Fiction
Release Date: August 2, 2023
Anne wonders what secret her three older brothers are hiding. When she finds out they joined to fight with the Union Army and would leave the next day, she give them each one of her favorite two-cent pieces, and says, “I want you to take one of my new two-cent pieces. I learned these coins are the first with the word ‘In God We Trust.’ I just memorized Psalm 91:2. ‘I will say to the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: My God, in him will I trust.’”
Out of a heart of love, Ann gives six of her special coins away, hoping the message on the two-cent piece will strengthen each person’s faith.Click here to get your copy!
About Author
A former coin collector for over fifty years, Denniscombines his love for the Bible, children’s literature, and sharing stories about the history behind coins.
He retired as a professor of Speech Communications from Barstow Community College. He and his wife served as English and public speaking teachers ten summers overseas.
He became a life member of the Numismatic Association of Southern California in 1973. He is also a life member of the American Numismatic Association.
Dennis is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a Fellow of the National Writing Project.
Learn more about coin collecting. Dennis offers free resources for children on his website about coin collecting: https://dennisconradauthor.com/coincollecting4/
More from Dennis
Collecting Coins Can Change Your Life! It Did Mine…
As a child, my friends and I wanted to know everything about coins.
We learned about coins through stories: Who was on each coin? What were coins made of? How were coins made? Where were they made? Why were some more valuable than others? and How could I start collecting on my limited budget?
Coin collecting is a hobby where collectors never stop learning! For example, when I started to watch coin prices, without realizing it, I was learning basic economics.
Over the years, I kept adding to my collection. Decades passed. I attended coin conventions, read books and articles about coins, and remembered where I had found and/or acquired each coin.
One day, my wife looked at me. “Will you ever sell your coins?”
“No.”
That is when I heard God’s still small voice.
God pointed out to me that my coins had become more important than Him. Without my realizing it, my coins had become an idol.
At that time, at the top of the market, I sold my collection without regrets, and used the money to pay off my home mortgage.
Now, God has given me the privilege of writing stories about coins, and encouraging others to embrace a hobby that has given me a lifetime of joy.
Blessings to you and yours,
Dennis Conrad
Blog Stops
For Him and My Family, October 16
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 17
Lights in a Dark World, October 18
Mary Hake, October 18
Texas Book-aholic, October 19
A Reader’s Brain, October 20
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, October 21
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, October 22
Labor Not in Vain, October 23
Locks, Hooks and Books, October 24
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 25
Lots of Helpers, October 25
Cover Lover Book Review, October 26
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 27
Girls in White Dresses, October 28
Little Homeschool on the Prairie, October 29
Giveaway
To celebrate his tout, Dennis is giving away the grand prize package of a $75 Amazon Gift Card and a hardcover copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/28b28/the-two-cent-piece-audiobook-celebration-tour-giveaway
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