Select language, opens an overlay

Comments (20)

What did you think about this title?
1 to 20 of 20 items
Jul 19, 2023EljayJohnson rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I loved Speare's Witch of Blackbird Pond when I was a child, but never read any of her other books. She usually wrote about colonial America, but this is the story of an adolescent Jewish boy in Israel during Christ's lifetime. It's a…
Mar 29, 2023blue_shark_4945 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a very exciting book! I totally recommend this book!
Oct 01, 2022jasonlee228 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"The Bronze Bow" by Elizabeth George Speare is a book taking place in Israel in the 1st century BC, during the time of Jesus, Daniel bar Jamin's life is filled with tragedy. When his father is crucified by the Romans for trying to help…
Sep 19, 2022orange_zebra_538 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Daniel bar Jamin is an 18 year-old boy, fighting for revenge over all Romans. He runs away from his village, leaving behind his grandmother and sister, Leah. He joins a group of soldiers who are led by a man named Rosh. Five years pass and…
Jun 23, 2022watrousj rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I was pleasantly surprised how good this book really is. I teach at a Catholic school and may read this to my students next school year.
Sep 06, 2021evjsw8 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favorite books! I love it because it's a christian book, it talks about Jesus etc, and it's just really good! It has some really good messages. I highly recommend this book. A must read book for 10+
Jun 15, 2021Monarch_47 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is an amazing book that has a great message about forgiveness!
Feb 10, 2021
terrible book wouldn't recommend
Dec 01, 2020jjsj0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my top 5 books. Me being a big reader, that says a lot. I love that they talk about Jesus. Amazing, I entirely recommend it!!!
Mar 07, 2019black_lobster_26 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Amazing, talks about Jesus, and the life of a man under the oppression of the Romans
Dec 26, 2018IndyPL_SteveB rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
18-year old Daniel lives in secret in the mountains of ancient Palestine. As a younger boy, he witnessed his father being crucified by the Romans for a minor offense. His mother died soon afterwards and Daniel fled to the mountains to…
Aug 05, 2018Lovestoread5 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A surprising look into the life of those around the time of Jesus. I was surprised to know that in the 1960's books were still allowed to have God written in them and that it actually won the Newbery Award - one just doesn't see this…
May 01, 2016
This is a beautiful story, full of vivid characters, suspenseful plots, and realistic historical events. Daniel bar Jamin, a Jew living in the time of Christ, vows revenge when his father is killed by the Romans. He lives with a group…
Mar 29, 2016safetyadoption9 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is a great book for anyone to read. It is a gripping story and fascinating to listen to. Plus, how the story intervene with the story's and people of Jesus' life is truly what make this book interesting. This book deals with what…
Feb 22, 2016blue_horse_3253 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is a must read for kids and adults alike. it is now my favorite fictional book I have ever read in my life! the story is amazing and beautifully written. the characters are vividly real and remarkable! it seems like you are…
Apr 29, 2014
A life-changing look at Jesus through the cultural context of his day. Childrens lit, but a must-read for adults! I loved this and have recommended it to many others.
Jul 19, 2013baker9 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A classic! As a Christian and enthusiast of world religions, I loved seeing Christ through the eyes of the Jewish people of his time, especially the youth. An excellent read!
Jun 07, 2013EstherSchoen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
[he trains my arms for war, so I can bend a bow of bronze]
Oct 03, 2011irontiga rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
WOW!!! This is a good book
Jul 05, 2011
Highly recommended, this book looks to be another boring, historical story abot Jesus. In reality, it is almost like Ben Hur in the way the brief conversations with Jesus Himself make the Gospels come alive. Even if you don't like h.f.,…