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The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
4.0
How have I not read this book???? This is the Newbery award winner from 1962. What a completely relevant book for our day. The theme is mainly one of revenge versus forgiveness and love. This book takes place at the time of Christ. Daniel is a Jewish youth who wants to fight the Romans and is willing to do anything to avenge his homeland and family. His vengeance consumes him. When he hears the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, he is troubled by the teachings and struggles with himself but he can't stay away. He wonders if this is the Messiah who has been prophesied to come.
This is a well researched, well done story that shows a unique perspective. There are interactions with Jesus, but it is mainly about Daniel, his sister, and those who want to fight with him. There is action and a little bit of romance thrown in. This is a book that I want my children to read. It's too bad that this Newbery gem is often forgotten by the schools. (I listened to the audiobook version of this book and really enjoyed the narrator.)
This is a well researched, well done story that shows a unique perspective. There are interactions with Jesus, but it is mainly about Daniel, his sister, and those who want to fight with him. There is action and a little bit of romance thrown in. This is a book that I want my children to read. It's too bad that this Newbery gem is often forgotten by the schools. (I listened to the audiobook version of this book and really enjoyed the narrator.)