Imagine The Fall of Jericho by Matt Koceich

This is a book geared for youth ages 8-12.  As I started reading it, however, it drew me in as well.  I wanted to see what happened to Jake Henry in his unexpected adventure.  And it was an adventure story of a time travel type as he goes from a world of social networking and kid's video games and summer camp back to ancient history.

I think this is a good way to engage young people in history and in the Bible.  With those video games these days it is often hard to tear them away and focus on other things.  This book might just help parents divert their attention.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Kingdom Files Who Was David? by Matt Koceich

This was such a nice way to introduce Biblical characters to children.  It is suggested from ages 8-12, but I am thinking younger children would enjoy their parents to read these simplified stories to help them grow their religious faith.

The stories are written in a way that children should be easily able to understand them. David was a very important character and portrays a strong role for young boys of all ages.  There were many things that in his later life were not exemplary and we see that even men of strong faith can fail when not living by God's commandments.  

Very good introduction for children.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Kingdom Files Who Was Esther? by Matt Koceich

This was such a nice way to introduce Biblical characters to children.  It is suggested from ages 8-12, but I am thinking younger children would enjoy their parents to read these simplified stories to help them grow their religious faith.

The stories are written in a way that children should be easily able to understand them.  Esther is a very important character and portrays a strong role for females of all ages to follow.

Very good introduction for children.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.

Imagine, The Ten Plagues by Matt Koceich

This time travel, Biblical fiction for youth was interesting.  I did feel that it went over really briefly as to how the plagues happened.  But it was a different way of getting children to grasp an interest in the Bible.  And that can be a good handle on children building an interest in ancient history as recorded in the Bible.

It was interesting how the author shows an example of bullying of others and trying to overpower others.  This was probably to relate how the Hebrews were also in a somewhat similar situation and both modern and ancient people have to find ways and the faith to overcome their trials.

It was an interesting book and I enjoy time travel themes, making it feel like you can watch history and actually be a part of it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.