The Miracle Maker A Novel Author:Murray Watts On Easter Sunday 2000, 14.2 million adults and children turned on prime-time ABC to watch the world television premiere of a first ever Claymation film on the life of Jesus. With breathtaking artistry and an honest portrayal of historical events, The Miracle Maker was a huge success. Pre-orders for the video release soared near the top of Amazon... more ».com's list, and ABC agreed to air the Easter film through 2002, which will likely be only the beginning. The Miracle Maker is a captivating narrative on the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Jairus's young daughter, Tamar. Her innocent and clear perspective gives readers new insight into the Gospel stories of Jesus the healer, teacher, and Savior. This literary rendition, like the film, is faithful to the biblical account, while also interpreting its content for a contemporary readership. In his book, though, playwright Murray Watts adds even more depth to the imagery and characterization portrayed in the animated movie.« less