Helping our children face fear: How a new Christian novel lights the way

Born from her battles with anxiety and chronic illness, Katy Hollamby’s storybook for 7–11-year-olds creates safe spaces for children and adults to talk about fear, hope, and the ever-present kindness of Jesus

Katy Hollamby has written a novel that opens doors of conversation about fear and anxiety. Written for 7–11-year-olds, her book gives children “a way to hold onto the idea of Jesus”, awakening their imaginations to his kindness and a sense of his safety. This story arises from her own suffering with fear and chronic illness, along with journeying with her daughter in struggles with anxiety. The Tremblers and Trailmaker, have provided a new way to encounter Jesus, search for light and give opportunity for conversation.

a wonderful opportunity for children and adults to talk about fear and hope, darkness and light

It has been a longtime since I have picked up and a book and really struggled to put it down, waiting eagerly for the next moment that I could curl up and read. Katy Hollamby has created a masterpiece that radiates the love and light of Christ through every chapter. The Place of Endless lights provides a wonderful opportunity for children and adults to talk about fear and hope, darkness and light.

The world of the Tremblers is a world that we can so easily fit into because we all feel fear. No one is immune, and although we all fear different things, fear creeps up on us all. It creeps around and lurks in the shadows, it feeds off ……