Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?

Sooner or later, kids have big questions about God, life, faith and the Bible, especially when their friends start asking them about what they believe. A common one is: Why does God let bad things happen?

Big questions deserve good answers. This warm, reassuring and fast-paced book looks at what the Bible says to help 9-13s think through this big question for themselves. It puts the problem of suffering in the context of the Bible's big story, and encourages readers to see that whatever they're facing, Jesus is with them. Lively stories and illustrations make this book easy for this age group to engage with.

Chris Morphew has written over 20 books for children and youth, including Best News Ever, a 100-day devotional for tweens and other titles in the Big Questions series.

Emma Randall has illustrated many books, including Diary of a Disciple.

Big Questions is a series of fun and fast-paced books walking kids aged 9-13 through what the Bible says about some of the big questions of life and helping them to grow in confident and considered faith.