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Adventures in God’s Country by Amanda Evinger
Adventures in God’s Country
by Amanda Evinger
Amanda Evinger’s Adventures in God’s Country is a warmly illustrated children’s story collection celebrating faith, family life, and the joys of rural Catholic homeschooling. Drawing on real-life inspirations, the narratives portray everyday challenges, acts of courage, and moments of grace that shape young hearts. Through wholesome adventures and devotional themes, the book encourages readers to cherish Christian values, perseverance, and the beauty of community rooted in trust in God.
Paperback $14.99 | Audible: $14.99 | Kindle $9.99
ARTICLES
Staff Report. Dakota Catholic Action (June 2026). Click here to read the article.
REVIEWS
Wahl, Leslie. Review of Adventures in God’s Country. CatholicMom.com. (September 25, 2026.) Click here to read the review.
TESTIMONIALS
“Adventures in God’s Country is a richly woven tale where the simplicity and wonder of Little House on the Prairie meet the depth and beauty of Catholic life. With warmth and powerful storytelling, which draw from her own personal experiences, Amanda Evinger invites readers—young and old—into a world of faith, family, and adventure.” – Patrick O’Hearn, author of Go and Fear Nothing
“Adventures in God’s Country is a beautiful, wholesome read for the entire family. This story, which focuses on one family, is set in rural North Dakota in the 1980’s and highlights the stories and struggles of real North Dakota families. The author did an exceptional job of bringing to life a simpler time and the beauty of a large, close-knit family. The passages about their life on the farm, within a faith-filled community, added a lovely touch of nostalgia to the story. The most fascinating part to me was when the family decided to homeschool their children. It was an eye-opening reminder that not that long ago, homeschooling wasn’t very common, and families sometimes faced severe backlash. The illustrations before each chapter are eye-catching and bring the characters to life. This is the first in a series about this family and ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.” – Leslea Wahl, author of The Blindside Mystery series
“Adventures in God’s Country portrays a beautiful picture of family life as it should be: wholesome, hardworking, supportive, and joyful. Each chapter in this charming book presents Catholic themes, values, and challenges worthy of thought and family discussion. With lovely illustrations and grace-filled scenes, this book is a reminder that when we open ourselves to God’s will, we embark on an adventure.” -Theresa Linden, author of the Armor of God series
“Evinger offers a charming and faith-filled tapestry of childhood adventure that gently forms the imagination and conscience. Her stories celebrate the sanctity of ordinary life while inviting young readers to discover God’s providence in everyday wonder.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, author of The Narrative Spirituality of Dante’s Divine Comedy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amanda Evinger is the grateful mother of seven children (and two others who have died), whom she homeschools with her husband Michael in a “little house on the prairie” in rural North Dakota. A convert from Calvinism, she spends her days in love with the Church and her vocation as wife and mother. She is also a Third Order Carmelite. Amanda has published thousands of articles through Catholic Stewardship Consultants, the Latin Mass Magazine, the Dakota Catholic Action, and the National Catholic Register.
Mary Gillespie grew up in Ohio climbing trees and building forts, becoming a Naturalist who works in parks. Her favorite role has been a mother of two sons who loved adventure stories.
Danielle C. Mesa was born in Boston, Massachusetts to a devoted Catholic family. Her father is a deacon serving at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Boston. The desire of her heart is to use the gifts and talents she has received from God to give praise and glory to the Lord. Danielle’s aspiration is that her book will reveal the joy and hope children with special needs bring to their families and those around them. She holds a fine arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a Post-Bachelor’s degree from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Annette F. Wilcox, MA, is a mother of four and grandmother of five. She has been a translator, librarian, ESL instructor and has taught school in three countries, the last being as a lay missionary with the Holy Spirit Fathers in Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa. A family friend once remarked that he admired the way she kept “recycling” herself. The most recent recycle is twelve years in the trucking world where she has driven 1.1 million miles in a semi, hauling heavy loads of all sorts of things on the roads of all forty-eight contiguous United States and six of the provinces of Canada.
