The Seed of Faith: Read an Excerpt + Enter to Win

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Seed of Faith by Daniel Petronelli, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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.  

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Book Excerpt

The boys sat in the snow, shivering and ready to give up.

Yankee, looking ahead, got on one knee and shouted, “I think I see something—right over there—something is moving toward us!”

Elijah and Joey both squinted, but it was impossible to see through the whiteout conditions.

Then, suddenly, the boys saw it. A shadowy figure was slowly approaching them. Their hearts pounded as they struggled to make out the shape of a man—an old man from the mountain.

His long gray beard, thick with frozen snow, whipped in the wind as he pushed his way through the drifts with his long, crooked walking stick.

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About 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.net

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Tour 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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