Through the Flames: The Kids Risk Their Lives

Left Behind: The Kids #3

by Jerry B. Jenkins

To prove his worth to the others, Ryan sneaks around associates of Lionel’s Uncle André to find out what he can about André’s fate. What he learns puts his friends in grave danger.

Judd and Lionel narrowly escape with their lives in a harrowing rescue attempt in an apartment fire set by a murderer. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat to the end.

In this new series based on the best-selling book Left Behind, Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye present the Rapture and Tribulation through the eyes of four young friends—Judd, Vici, Lionel, and Ryan. As the world falls in around them, they band together to find faith and fight the evil forces that threaten their lives.

Genres: Christian, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Childrens, Apocalyptic

146 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 1, 1998

About the author

Jerry Bruce Jenkins is an American novelist and biographer. He is best known as the writer of the Left Behind series of books for Tim LaHaye and The Chosen novels to accompany his son Dallas's TV series. Jenkins has written more than 200 books, including mysteries, historical fiction, biblical fiction, cop thrillers, international spy thrillers, and children's adventures, as well as nonfiction. His works usually feature Christians as protagonists. In 2005, Jenkins and LaHaye ranked 9th in Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary list of Hall of Fame authors based on books sold at Amazon.com during its first 10 years. Jenkins now teaches writers to become authors here at his website. He and his wife Dianna have three sons and eight grandchildren.

Reviews

[Lynn :) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this a lot more than the first book.

[sunny (jael’s version) · Rating 1 out of 5]

the most racist in the series so far

[Sharon Mariampillai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual Rating: 4.25

This was an engaging read. The story revolves around 4 kids: Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan. They were left behind during the rapture. In this installment, I thought the story was great. It continues with the 4 kids at Judd's house as their current residence. This story was more about Ryan and Lionel than Judd and Vicki. We see Ryan and his acceptance of the Lord. Also, Lionel trying to save his uncle, André.

I thought the characters were great. Judd is the oldest and I felt as the oldest of the group, he wants everyone to be alright. He is the leader of the group in a way because he has the ability to make the others listen to him. Vicki is the only girl, but I thought her character showed more maturity as she grew into her faith. Lionel was really brace in this book because he went into his house to save his uncle without a moment's hesitation. Ryan is still processing everything. He feels happier now because he allowed the Lord somehow in his heart. However, I think he could grow even further in his faith of God.

The ending was a bit of a let down for me. As a Christian, I thought the writing was powerful. The story was great, and engaged. I can't wait to see the journey that these kids have to go through. I am excited to see what is in stored. I feel like the stories will be more exciting. I can't wait to read Book 4 and the rest of the series. I can't believe I got 37 more books to read in this series. Overall, a great read.

[Jerry (Rebel With a Massive Media Library) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Quickie Review

This third outing ups the ante with more intensity and the death of a character introduced in the first book.  Though I didn't feel that it "kept me on the edge of my seat until the end," as the back cover said it would, it was still a good addition to the series.  I'm curious as to where it will go from here.



Score: 4/5

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one was quite intense. Only Lionel and Ryan are focused on here really. The other two kids take a backseat for the entire book. This gives the readers a glimpse into the ugly side of people. We get to learn about when police will and will not step in in these end times. At least so far. We get to see when they turn their backs and those that step up. It was an interesting show. Although their methods all around in how they dept with kids was enough to raise my eyebrows. It has also left me extremely disappointed in Lionel's uncle and the choices he makes both before the main event and since.

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one was much slower paced, even though there was what should've been an intense scene in it. Lionel and Ryan are focused on more in this story. It ends abruptly, but I have the next one and will read that one soon.

[Ryan Eaton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am actually enjoying these a lot more then I expected. The cliff hangers at the end of each one make you want to move right on to the next one

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 3 out of 5]

About this book:

“To prove his worth to the others, Ryan sneaks around associates of Lionel’s Uncle André to find out what he can about André’s fate. What he learns puts his friends in grave danger.
Judd and Lionel narrowly escape with their lives in a harrowing rescue attempt in an apartment fire set by a murderer. This one will keep you on the edge of your seat to the end.”


Series: Book #3 (of forty) in “Left Behind: The Kids” series. (Reviews of Books #1 and #2)


Spiritual Content- The Rapture has happened (all four main characters were left behind); Witnessing; Scriptures are mentioned; Talks about God, Jesus & knowing the truth; ‘H’s are not capital when referring to God; Ryan is mad at God, but gets over it; Many mentions of Church, sermons & pastors; Many mentions of Bible reading & the Antichrist; Mentions of praying; Mentions of Christians, faiths & lack of faiths; Mentions of Heaven & Hell; Mentions of VBS; Mentions of religious people.


Negative Content- Minor cussing including: a form of ‘dumb’, a ‘wench’, two ‘shut up’s, two ‘wimp’s, two ‘wuss’s, and four forms of ‘stupid’; Sarcasm; Lionel & Ryan bicker at each other; Mentions of curses (said, not written); Many mentions of suicides, killing, a murder & murderer, a fire, debts, drinking, drunks, beer & wine, highs & cigarettes (up to semi-detailed); Mentions of deaths (barely-above-not-detailed).


Sexual Content- N/A

-Judd Thompson Jr., age 16
-Vicki Byrne, age 15/14
-Lionel Washington, age 13
-Ryan Daley, age 12
P.O.V. switches between them
143 pages

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Pre Teens- One Star
New Teens- Three Stars
Early High School Teens- Three Stars (and a half)
Older High School Teens- Four Stars
My personal Rating- Three Stars (and a half)
{These ratings are for content, since everyone has a different opinion on the Rapture and how it will happen.}
Ahh, my first ever ship = Judd & Vicki. While the writing can be lacking, the plot is picking up! :)


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*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

[Makenzie :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Left Behind book 3 (through the flames)
I would recommend this series for adults as well as young people especailly if you’re looking for answers in the Bible and what the Bible has to say about the end.

This series is not just for kids. These books definitely would have scared me as a kid. I wouldn’t put these books in the “kid” category for content reading. They are more Young Adult reads. The only thing that makes them kid reads is the big print in the books and the shortness of the books.
So far these books are a very good! It is great seeing good triumph over evil. This series is ideal reading for teens wanting more knowledge about the rapture
Bringing a real reality to reality! There will be a rapture! Though we will never know the exact date and time it will be. We can always be prepared for Jesus!! :)
I’m excited to read book 4 to find out what happens next. ♥️Happy Reading♥️ Jesus Loves y’all so much :)

P.S. Go read Revelations in the Bible!

[Jaci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emocionante, ya quiero leer el siguiente.

[Ashley W · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Ardae Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book followed the incident after they found out that the body they presumed Andre’s
wasn’t his. Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan decide to live together in Judd’s mansion. Judd soon takes charge as the eldest in the house/group. He then finds himself setting the same rules his parents did 2
weeks ago. Everyone agreed to curfew, christianity and church service, bible study, and daily private
meetings with Bruce Barnes but Ryan. Still skeptical, Judd offers him the ultimatum of falling into
the rules or having to find some place else to stay. After long contemplation and being scared to death
by a Chicago kingpin affiliated with Andre chases him causing him to hide out in his house and being
scared to death looking to Jesus and then gets saved. Then Judd and Lionel go to Lionel’s house to find
Andre’s girlfriend Talia wondering and crying for him. They later go to an apartment in which Andre is
found dirty, musty, and dusty and when prompted to clean up they leave to check on Vicki and Ryan
still in the car and then flames ignite in Andre’s apartment. While Lionel and Judd struggle to get
him down a 3 story apartment and soon find out he was shot in his artery he dies and they communicate
with an officer (Sergeant Fogarty) they figure a way to attempt to put LeRoy and Talia’s brother
Cornelius in jail. They spoon figure out who the Antichrist is and strives to warn people about him, the
end times, and the tribulation period.

[Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book definitely had much more action in it, but still, I found it okay and I just wasn't as into it. I hope the next few books start to share how they are going to spread the word about what's happening. This book was about Judd, Vicki, and Lionel trying to influence Ryan into seeing the right way of things and to not delay in being with God. I feel bad because he is the youngest and has nothing to look forward to after this because he's now an orphan. I feel he will find the right way to go with these 3 older influences among him. Overall it was a good book and I will be finishing the series because I've held off on it for way to long.

[Sarah Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am really enjoying reading these books with my 10 year old. While we rated the first two books with five stars, we took off one star for this 3rd book because it had a lot of pages filled with review of the previous books’ events so very little actually happened in this one. When the narrator wasn’t reviewing, he focused primarily on the situation with Uncle Andre which did not end the way we hoped. We still really enjoyed reading it though and will continue with the series.

[Tarissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing read about the end times, as these kids continue to face the news that they weren't ready when Jesus came back. Now they've got to stick together and try it make it through the horrible things to come.

There's a couple of cool little plots twists, a terrible fire to get your heart really thumping... and loss.

[Miranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is really good. I like how the religious stuff is kinda in the background and the books aren’t all about that stuff. It is crazy that these kids, who are 16 and younger, are helping get a killer arrested. They have a lot of guts doing that. And running into a burning building. That is crazy!

[Bobby Stringini · Rating 3 out of 5]

Narrative wise, this book is better than the last two. We get plenty of exciting moments with the kids as they try and solve the mystery of Lionel's uncle. Plus, the larger plot is starting to take shape in the background. Clunky writing still gets in the way, hence the 3 star rating, but a big step forward for the series.

[Becca Avila · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is good too. I have read up to book #31 int his series and than they are GREAT
Since there are 40 in the series I can’t remember this one very much. But all I have to say is that this is a great book that you’ll never want to set down.

[Megan Meisberger · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm surprised at how good this is. It has a very gripping scene where two teens run into a burning building to save someone, begging him to put his faith in Christ before he dies of a gunshot wound. Very powerful!

[Judy Tarver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent series of books for kids and teenagers/young adults to read about a fictionalized account on what the author interprets will happen at the end of the world when Christians are raptured and what will happen to those left behind who get a second chance to believe in and choose to follow God.

[Barbara Dougherty Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gets better and better with each book!

Excited to read book 4 to find out what happens next. Judd, Vicki, Lionel and Ryan are brave kids!

Recommend the series!

Not just for kids. I'm m 61 and enjoying it immensely.

[Galion Public Library Teens · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review by C.M. : "Okay; gives new ideas to old beliefs. People like my grandma would like this. She's cool."

[Elizabeth Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait to finish them all

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

BEST SERIES EVER!!!!! YOU HAVE TO READ THIS SERIES!!!!! BEST SERIES EVER!!!!!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the book to be a good red. It keeps the series moving along. Nothing fancy, but it does show how we would adjust to our new lives after the rapture.

[Shelf Made Dreams · Rating 4 out of 5]

So very heartbreaking!

[Anna Schwirian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow

Much more action packed and left us on a pretty decent hook. I do wish the books were longer as I'm able to get thru them in around two hours.

[Eve (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ (Semi-active) · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good read, but not my favorite.

[♡Hannah♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best series yet!

[Faith Finch · Rating 5 out of 5]

left behind book 3

These books are very good to read. It is great seeing good triumph over evil and would make ideal reading for teens wanting more knowledge about the rapture