Watch Out For Joel Books

Book 2 of Watch Out for Joel! Joel knows he, Ricky, and Lisa are bound for trouble when they build the world’s biggest slingshot. No one listens when Joel tells them trying it out might not be a bright idea! Will they be able to hide their mistake? Theme: Honesty.

Joel and Ricky's mom sends them to a concert with old Mr. Jones, and Joel brings a jar of caterpillars along for company. Everything's fine--until one escapes! Will Ricky be able to keep his little brother out of trouble? Theme: Kindness

Book 5 of Watch Out for Joel! Joel is thrilled when his older brother, Ricky, lets him deliver newspapers and collect mystery pennies. But Joel doesn’t know that Ricky is actually cheating him. When Joel uses the pennies to buy Ricky a gift, how will Ricky feel about having been dishonest? Theme: Romans 18:9—Brotherly Love

When Joel and Ricky go to Mrs. Strunk’s house for supper, she prepares onion soup, stewed beets, and fried liver. She is a very nice lady (though a very bad cook!), and they don’t want to hurt her feelings. Can Joel and Ricky be kind without having to eat the food? Theme: Mark 4:24—Caring. Book 6 of Watch Out for Joel!

Book 3 of WATCH OUT FOR JOEL! Joel is frightened of the old camp outhouse, but even he can’t put off a visit forever. When Tom plans a cruel surprise for Joel, his fears quickly go from bad to worse. Can Joel and his brother, Ricky, stop Tom without giving in to revenge? Theme: Proverbs 14:22—Mercy

Book 4 of WATCH OUT FOR JOEL! For Joel's mom's birthday, he and his brother want to make her special gifts. The boys get to work, but what could Joel possibly create with Popsicle sticks and a jar of frozen flies? Leave it to him to come up with a birthday surprise no one can top! Theme: John 13:34--Love