Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Seed of Faith by Daniel Petronelli, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
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About the Book
Title: The Seed of Faith
Author: Daniel Petronelli
Publisher: Walnut Publishing Company
Release Date: October 26, 2021
Genre: Christian – middle grade fiction
Pencraft : Christian – Children Book Awards Winner (2023)
Kirkus Reviews – Our Verdict: GET IT!
Mom’s Choice Awards (2022) Gold Medal
Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards: (2021) Gold Medal: Religion/Spirituality
“Petronelli weaves a Christian-themed holiday tale that offers no hint of the ending, which is indeed a surprise, and will have young readers rooting for the boys as they try to save Christmas for Shiloh.”
“Pritchett’s full color, painterly illustrations are soft and muted with a pleasant glow that adds to the book’s overall charm.”
“A warm and inspirational holiday tale”
It’s Christmas Eve in the small foothill Village of Shiloh.
A father retells the miraculous story that no one will ever forget.
A group of young boys lost in a powerful storm fight to survive on that glorious night.
The incredible chance encounter with a kind stranger may be their only hope.
This award-winning book chronicles the spiritual journey of these children.
The lessons learned, the gift received and the lives that were changed.
This timeless Christian tale centers on the true meaning of Christmas; helping those less fortunate, love thy neighbor and assures children …and adults, that if we lose our way, face hardship or struggles, that God is always there by our side.
This uplifting epic adventure will inspire readers to believe in Christmas miracles all year long, and in the power of just one tiny seed – The Seed of Faith.
Review: The Seed of Faith is a wonderful Christmas story, suitable of being read year after year. I love the narrative framing of a story within a story and the surprise at the end. Additionally, I loved that it was the children in this story that saw what was right and sought to make it better. I think it sends kids a message that even if the adults around them are acting with wrong motivations, they are not powerless. They can choose to do the right thing and treat others with compassion. I also love the positive messages of faith and how we can share what we have with others, that we don’t need to hoard because we are worried we won’t have enough. The illustrations are also beautiful and this book would make a wonderful gift.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBubAbout the Author
Dan Petronelli was born and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. He currently divides his time with his wife between West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and Stuart, Florida.
He is a strong member of his local community and has served as a Christian worship leader. Dan Petronelli participated in Smith Magazine’s Six-Word Memoir contest, and his memoir was selected and later published by HarperCollins. When not with his family and friends, he can be found on the first tee … asking for another mulligan. Dan found a message in a bottle when he was a young boy tinkering on a rocky shoreline. It was a profound spiritual message that he has kept and still treasures today. This inspired story was written as a cherished Christmas gift for his family, and it is his hope that the SEED OF FAITH will also bring joy and continue to grow in the hearts of readers around the world. Learn more at TheSeedofFaith.netTour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card plus a signed hardcover copy of The Seed of Faith!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 28, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 4, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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This sounds like such a sweet Christmas story not only for kids but the grown-ups too!
Agreed! I thoroughly enjoyed it as well. It made me feel the magic of Christmas.
Sounds terrific
I hope you enjoy it!
So glad you enjoyed it! thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙂
Thank you!
This looks like a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.
Hope you enjoy it!
Sounds like a great story.
It definitely is!
What do you know now about writing, that you wished you had known when you started writing?
Is that for the author? It’s a great question!
Ah, I like the premise of this book! I don’t seem to come across enough Christmas MG books, so I’ll definitely check this out.
Yes, I agree! There are so many amazing picture books for Christmas, but it feels like less at your kids get older.
This book looks good, and yes seems like a really good gift!
Yes definitely! I also think it could become one of those stories you read year after year.
Would love to share this with my nephew! Thanks so much for sharing it!
I hope your nephew enjoys it!