Books by Theoni Bell

Follow along step-by-step as we examine how the Catholic Church determines if a Marian Apparition is authentic. Using research including original letters, official Church documents, and personal conversations with bishops, we explore the methodical investigation process the Church uses to decide if Mary really appeared here on earth. Theoni Bell presents each step in the authentication process with clarity and engagement (perfect for ages 9-13 year olds)!

Little Jellybean, nicknamed by her family, experiences an exciting world of sound and sensations in her mother’s womb, encountering the voices and personalities of her loving family. Just when she has nearly outgrown her mother’s belly, a surprising visitor guides her to a new home. There, Jellybean is given a mission to help her family find meaning in their loss and ultimately join her in the presence of God.

Set within the expanses of the American frontier, The Woman in the Trees follows Slainie, an inquisitive pioneer girl, whose life is forever transformed when a mysterious seer shows up at her door. Amidst the backdrop of the Civil War, family tragedy, and the nation's most destructive wildfire, Slainie must navigate her rugged pioneer life as she encounters love and loss and comes face to face with the story of America's first approved Marian apparition.