🌿 Second Chances at Shoal Creek

My Newest Manuscript — Coming After The First Grade Chatterbox

by Jennifer Greene-Sullivan

There’s a quiet place nestled beside Shoal Creek—where the water sparkles, the campfires glow, and hearts begin to heal. Second Chances at Shoal Creek is my newest completed manuscript, written with the Holy Spirit’s guidance and the quiet nudging that comes during still moments of prayer and study. It will be illustrated after the release of my next children’s book, The First Grade Chatterbox.

This story holds a tender place in my heart, and I’m already looking forward to seeing it come to life on the page. I am most excited about the:

✝️ Themes That Run Deep✝️

• Redemption and New Life
  At the heart of Paul’s journey is the truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
• Healing the Brokenhearted
  Cooper comforts Paul with Psalm 147:3: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
• Friendship and Witness
  Cooper models the quiet witness of Christian friendship—inviting without pressure, loving without expectation.
• Foster Care and Belonging
  Through Paul’s story, children in foster care may see themselves—and feel seen, loved, and full of potential for joy.

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💬 Why This Story Matters

This book isn’t just for reading—it’s for ministry. It opens the door to talk about salvation, loss, adoption, and what it means to truly be made new in Christ. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, foster family, or ministry leader, this book invites you to sit by the creek with Paul and remember: Jesus still gives second chances.

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📘 Written by: Jennifer Greene-Sullivan
🛶 Ideal for ages 5–10, family read-a-louds, children’s ministry, and foster care support

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🧺 Synopsis of the Story

Paul arrives at Shoal Creek Campground with more than just his overnight bag. He’s grieving, scared, and adjusting to life in foster care. But God has something waiting for him—a friend named Cooper, a family full of kindness, and a place that feels peaceful.

Through late-night marshmallows, swing-set conversations, and quiet moments by the water, Paul learns that Jesus sees him, hears him, and offers something no one else can: a second chance. His weekend at Shoal Creek ends with something unforgettable—a prayer that changes everything and a baptism that marks the beginning of his brand-new life.

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❤️ Themes That Matter:

• Healing from loss and trauma
• The power of godly friendship
• Quiet witness and gentle evangelism
• Belonging in foster care and in Christ
• Salvation as a personal and beautiful decision

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🖌️ What’s Next:

Once illustrations for The First Grade Chatterbox are completed, I’ll begin work on bringing Second Chances at Shoal Creek to life visually. My hope is to release it as a beautifully illustrated paperback for families, ministries, and anyone looking to share the message of Jesus’ healing love with the children in their lives. It also has a Reading Guide for Bible study teachers and minister’s to use when teaching this salvation story.

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Thank you for praying, cheering, and reading along as God continues to guide each story I write. This one is special. I can’t wait for you to hold it in your hands. Additionally, I would like to thank the owners of Creekside Camp in Florence, Alabama, for inspiring this book during our wonderful week stay during Spring Break ’25.

📚 With joy,
Jennifer Greene-Sullivan

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