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Salvation Army-Inspired Children’s Book
ROSEVILLE, Minn. – Something profound dawned on Salvation Army volunteer Scott Cornwell while he was bell ringing at the Mall of America in 2005: The broken bell he was holding was similar to the broken people served by The Salvation Army. Although both were damaged, both could be restored to make music again.
That’s a central theme of Cornwell’s new children’s book, “The Bell.” The story is about a broken hand bell named Bella who is certain nobody loves her because she can no longer make a sound. But through the support of a kind old man named Mr. Peterson, Bella is restored and able to make music again.
“I wrote The Bell to help parents explain to their children that the holiday tradition of bell ringing has a deeper meaning,” said Cornwell, a Lakeville resident and father of two young girls. “The story of Bella happens every day. Thousands of broken lives are repaired thanks to volunteers and donors – the ‘Mr. Petersons’ of the world – who support The Salvation Army.”
The Bell can be purchased online for $12.95 at www.charlesscottcornwell.com. A portion of each book sale will be donated to The Salvation Army.
The Twin Cities Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people a year through its 25 local centers of operation. Daily it serves 2,000 hot meals and shelters 850 people. More than 14,000 local volunteers help The Salvation Army provide a multitude of services, from child daycare to senior housing. To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
