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Jak and the Scarlet Thread: Genesis 1-9
DEATH. It's the one experience everyone will share...except, perhaps, for Jak Hamelton.
An old book whirls 12-year old Jak back to a particular garden paradise where he meets a man and a woman who get into trouble with a snake and allow death and evil to invade the Earth. When a mysterious benefactor offers Jak the opportunity to bring the dead back to life and live forever, it sounds like an impossible dream, that is, until Jak's grandfather begins aging backwards.
But the only weapon Jak's been given doesn't even work yet, and the snake, Beelz, isn't about to give up the Earth without a fight. Besides that, there's the poison...
Is it really possible for the dead to live forever? And what will it take to restore paradise?
Jak and the Scarlet Thread is the first of a series of young adult fantasy adventure novels that will take readers through the entire Bible, starting with the tumultuous first nine chapters of Genesis.
An old book whirls 12-year old Jak back to a particular garden paradise where he meets a man and a woman who get into trouble with a snake and allow death and evil to invade the Earth. When a mysterious benefactor offers Jak the opportunity to bring the dead back to life and live forever, it sounds like an impossible dream, that is, until Jak's grandfather begins aging backwards.
But the only weapon Jak's been given doesn't even work yet, and the snake, Beelz, isn't about to give up the Earth without a fight. Besides that, there's the poison...
Is it really possible for the dead to live forever? And what will it take to restore paradise?
Jak and the Scarlet Thread is the first of a series of young adult fantasy adventure novels that will take readers through the entire Bible, starting with the tumultuous first nine chapters of Genesis.
473 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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December 7, 2012
The book is a really good way of interpreting and retelling the beginning of the Bible in Genesis. The author's style of writing draws readers in and my son could not put it down once he started reading. There is a lot of suspense and engaging characters; my son's three favorite characters were Gramps, Man, and Mr. Nettor. Gramps reminded my son of his own granddad who was loving and compassionate. Gramps looked out for Jak and Tess and never gave up. Man was childish and innocent and it was humorous the way he interacted with the other characters. And Mr. Nettor was a cowardly old man who did not believe anything unless he saw it for himself.
Overall, it has a great message, although my son thought it was a little bit preachy. He is looking forward to reading the second book and finding out what happens next (without giving any spoilers away, this book had in my son's words, a bit of a "Matrix" ending).
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review. No other compensation was received.
Overall, it has a great message, although my son thought it was a little bit preachy. He is looking forward to reading the second book and finding out what happens next (without giving any spoilers away, this book had in my son's words, a bit of a "Matrix" ending).
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for review. No other compensation was received.
February 17, 2023
Not sure if you want to read the Bible? Tried reading the Bible and felt challenged? Read this first!
This is an amazing book full of adventure as Jak, his cousin Tess, and Gramps travel throughout different times in the Bible. A great book for you to read, your children to read, or to read as a family. I am hoping the author is able to continue to publish more titles in this series.
This is an amazing book full of adventure as Jak, his cousin Tess, and Gramps travel throughout different times in the Bible. A great book for you to read, your children to read, or to read as a family. I am hoping the author is able to continue to publish more titles in this series.
February 28, 2017
Intense book that makes you want to read for hours! Literally! I couldn't put it down and read it in less than a week.
It's great for telling the Bible in a different way - a really unique plot. I recommend to anyone ages 10+
It's great for telling the Bible in a different way - a really unique plot. I recommend to anyone ages 10+
July 14, 2023
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although there were times when I thought the author did more telling than showing, the overall writing style is intriguing and the plot is excellent. It follows the book of Genesis by using a creative fiction perspective and, even as an adult, I enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm excited to read the next in the series.
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