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ohiosarah's review
5.0
I am cautious when reading a new book to my children but when I received Max Lucado’s new child’s book I knew I wasn’t going to have to worry. If you are looking for a deep, theological book to discuss with your children, this isn’t it – this is a child’s picture book with simple ideas. If however, you’d like a book to help your child understand Christ’s return and His gift of second chances then this book will give you a starting point. As I read this book my children and I came to the following conclusions, the twins Arion and Argo represent all humans struggling with temptation – some resist and some fail but that Christ can redeem us all if we ask. The Captain represents Christ and how He is gone to make a place for us but He will return.
I have heard some concern over this book because of the twin, Argo, chooses to go into the forest and turns gray (in effect representing sin and the falling into sin) and even though the Captain says that when he returns he can’t take the one who would chose Terrene. Argo does indeed come aboard and is welcomed by the Captain, it doesn’t show Argo actively seeking forgiveness – however my children and I both felt it was unwritten that Argo did indeed seek repentance and as the Lord would do for us, the Captain welcomed him on the ship.
Again, this is a child’s book so Max Lucado could not possible cover every single aspect in the few pages this book allows for the story. If Max had added the full story of Argo’s repentance and confession and forgiveness then he would have had a chapter book, one that wouldn’t be able to be read to a young child. If you feel comfortable in discussing these things with your child then the left out parts aren’t bad or something that would make you discard the book, but to open up a discussion based on Scripture of how we can ask for and receive forgiveness from our sins. Then again, if you don’t want to discuss these things and would rather just read a book, close the cover and forget about it this book isn’t for you.
The book is a beautiful hardcover book with dust jacket that can be purchased at Crossway for $15.99 – the pages are wonderfully and fully illustrated – lending an old fashioned feel to the story. It would make a wonderful Christmas gift for the family who wants a meaningful way to discuss how God does and can forgive us even when we fail Him. All of my children enjoyed this book, as did I and my children asked me questions and it really led to a meaningful discussion on accepting Christ as their Saviour, forgiveness and God’s love toward His children.
**Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book from Crossway Homeschool Book Review Program in exchange for my honest opinion, no other compensation was given.
I have heard some concern over this book because of the twin, Argo, chooses to go into the forest and turns gray (in effect representing sin and the falling into sin) and even though the Captain says that when he returns he can’t take the one who would chose Terrene. Argo does indeed come aboard and is welcomed by the Captain, it doesn’t show Argo actively seeking forgiveness – however my children and I both felt it was unwritten that Argo did indeed seek repentance and as the Lord would do for us, the Captain welcomed him on the ship.
Again, this is a child’s book so Max Lucado could not possible cover every single aspect in the few pages this book allows for the story. If Max had added the full story of Argo’s repentance and confession and forgiveness then he would have had a chapter book, one that wouldn’t be able to be read to a young child. If you feel comfortable in discussing these things with your child then the left out parts aren’t bad or something that would make you discard the book, but to open up a discussion based on Scripture of how we can ask for and receive forgiveness from our sins. Then again, if you don’t want to discuss these things and would rather just read a book, close the cover and forget about it this book isn’t for you.
The book is a beautiful hardcover book with dust jacket that can be purchased at Crossway for $15.99 – the pages are wonderfully and fully illustrated – lending an old fashioned feel to the story. It would make a wonderful Christmas gift for the family who wants a meaningful way to discuss how God does and can forgive us even when we fail Him. All of my children enjoyed this book, as did I and my children asked me questions and it really led to a meaningful discussion on accepting Christ as their Saviour, forgiveness and God’s love toward His children.
**Disclaimer: I was provided a copy of this book from Crossway Homeschool Book Review Program in exchange for my honest opinion, no other compensation was given.
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