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A Cry From Egypt
Adventure, excitement, love, and faith come together when Jarah and her family, Israelite slaves in ancient Egypt, find themselves at the culmination of four hundred years of history.
176 pages, Paperback
First published May 24, 2012
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July 28, 2016
Age Appropriate For: All Ages
Best for Ages: 8 - 15
I have heard so much good about this book. Yes, it was meant for younger readers, and I knew that going in. However, I find books meant for younger readers often to be a way to unwind in the evening. They are less challenging (most of the time) to my brain and often very good.
Biblical fiction can be difficult. After all, it is a balance not to have so much fiction that you forget what the Bible says, nor so much Bible you might as well have just read that instead of the fiction book. Auer nailed the balance in this book. She stuck to the biblical account while adding a personal feeling to the story.
Historically, she also did a great job as far as I could tell. I am not an expert, but from everything I have studied about Egypt and the Israelites, the history was spot on. The little details of daily life made the story feel alive and will help readers get a clear picture.
There were a couple of things that diminished my enjoyment of the book. First, the large cast of characters with many with similar names was a challenge even for me. I can see this being even harder for young children. Secondly, it was obviously written for much younger readers.
I think that my favorite part was the family dynamics. Each member of the family was very different and had their own struggles. Much of the book was spent dealing with family issues in a godly way.
I highly recommend this book for younger readers who enjoy biblical fiction, good stories, and solid faith messages.
Best for Ages: 8 - 15
I have heard so much good about this book. Yes, it was meant for younger readers, and I knew that going in. However, I find books meant for younger readers often to be a way to unwind in the evening. They are less challenging (most of the time) to my brain and often very good.
Biblical fiction can be difficult. After all, it is a balance not to have so much fiction that you forget what the Bible says, nor so much Bible you might as well have just read that instead of the fiction book. Auer nailed the balance in this book. She stuck to the biblical account while adding a personal feeling to the story.
Historically, she also did a great job as far as I could tell. I am not an expert, but from everything I have studied about Egypt and the Israelites, the history was spot on. The little details of daily life made the story feel alive and will help readers get a clear picture.
There were a couple of things that diminished my enjoyment of the book. First, the large cast of characters with many with similar names was a challenge even for me. I can see this being even harder for young children. Secondly, it was obviously written for much younger readers.
I think that my favorite part was the family dynamics. Each member of the family was very different and had their own struggles. Much of the book was spent dealing with family issues in a godly way.
I highly recommend this book for younger readers who enjoy biblical fiction, good stories, and solid faith messages.
April 3, 2015
Young Hebrew Jarah has been a slave all her life. As she grows older and begins questioning her hope and beliefs, Moses comes, and demands Pharaoh let his people go. Pharaoh, of course, refuses, and Moses throws down the staff; which turns into a slithering snake. Pharaoh scoffs, has his magicians create a snake, which Moses’ snakes devour. And then the plagues begin.
Throughout the book, Jarah witnesses the plagues of Egypt, and Yahweh’s power, wrath, mercy, and love. This book is written by homeschool graduate Hope Auer and illustrated by another homeschool graduate. I guess the only thing I didn’t really like was in the beginning phases, I couldn’t fully buy Jarah’s conversations about Yahweh. It wasn’t until about mid-way when I found the conversations realistic, and the story flourished from there. However, this may be because I’m a bit older than the target age range. :) Other than that, I found the story fast-paced, adventurous, and of course with a sweet hint of romance. Overall, a fantastic and important book to read (or listen to!) this Passover season.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Throughout the book, Jarah witnesses the plagues of Egypt, and Yahweh’s power, wrath, mercy, and love. This book is written by homeschool graduate Hope Auer and illustrated by another homeschool graduate. I guess the only thing I didn’t really like was in the beginning phases, I couldn’t fully buy Jarah’s conversations about Yahweh. It wasn’t until about mid-way when I found the conversations realistic, and the story flourished from there. However, this may be because I’m a bit older than the target age range. :) Other than that, I found the story fast-paced, adventurous, and of course with a sweet hint of romance. Overall, a fantastic and important book to read (or listen to!) this Passover season.
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 18, 2019
Gave it a 3.5 because it wasn't a book we just couldn't put down, but was enjoyed. (As a mother, I appreciated how the author seamlessly put in the gospel and showed the children discussing/questioning their belief in God.)
November 13, 2017
A Cry From Egypt features a clever plot written by an young and inexperienced writer. I find myself hoping that Ms. Auer will return to the subject material in a few years to revise it, much as Jane Austen polished her juvenilia into classic English literature.
The story opens with several scenes of brutality in order to highlight the oppressive slavery of the Egyptians that the Israelities lived under for hundreds of years. Some of this material may be shocking or distressing for sensitive or post-traumatic students, and I did some editing while reading. The writing is noticeably lacking in flow, and inconsistencies develop when Auer's characters do not act like children or adults who have been traumatized; ideas are too clear, feelings too manageable, thoughts too reasonable, and every statement of dialogue ENDS with 'said.' Ms. Auer needs to learn to write dialogue without the formalism of written word, and to vary not only her 'said' label, but also her sentence structure.
And yet there is a gem of an idea in the roughage of immature talent. Most Christian fiction attempts and fails to bring us right into a Biblical story. Accounts such as this often provide colorful enhancement to Moses' confrontations of Pharaoh or potential palace relationships between Moses and the royal family. We watched Prince of Egypt, the 1998 film, and it covers this angle quite well. Ms. Auer's work is a nice compliment to this approach.
In A Cry from Egypt, Ms. Auer has chosen a wiser route, one also trod by such great literature as Ben Hur and more recently by Tessa Afshar in Land of Silence. These stories place our beloved characters, their times and setting, center stage, and use the Biblical stories to enhance our understanding of how PEOPLE OF THE DAY might have experienced them.
I enjoyed the cast Auer developed and how their stories weave together with the Biblical timeline - the plotting was clever. Most people weren't privy to Moses' audiences with Pharaoh and so hearing of the events through gossip, established communication structures of the Israelites, and the glimpses held by various characters feels more authentic. But when reading this story aloud, I had to do a lot of editing to make the dialogue flow, to add clarity for my listeners and to help the choppy writing hold their attention. The book longs for good editing. Or, perhaps I've overestimated Ms. Auer and this is the product of what a good editor could draw from her.
I see that there is another book already in the series. While I see some talent, maybe future series will benefit from the maturity of the author?, I'm not interested in buying the second installment at this time, but I might be tempted to borrow from the library. Instead, we'll be moving on to Travis' Tirzah and I'll be debating on whether or not to keep A Cry from Egypt on the shelf. I'm happy to have read it, but question whether I need to own it. A library check out for homeschooling purposes is recommended.
Excellent historical fiction dealing with Biblical settings:
Ben Hur, Wallace, 1880
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Land of Silence, Afshar, 2016
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Israelites continue into the desert:
Tirzah, Travis, 1991
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The story opens with several scenes of brutality in order to highlight the oppressive slavery of the Egyptians that the Israelities lived under for hundreds of years. Some of this material may be shocking or distressing for sensitive or post-traumatic students, and I did some editing while reading. The writing is noticeably lacking in flow, and inconsistencies develop when Auer's characters do not act like children or adults who have been traumatized; ideas are too clear, feelings too manageable, thoughts too reasonable, and every statement of dialogue ENDS with 'said.' Ms. Auer needs to learn to write dialogue without the formalism of written word, and to vary not only her 'said' label, but also her sentence structure.
And yet there is a gem of an idea in the roughage of immature talent. Most Christian fiction attempts and fails to bring us right into a Biblical story. Accounts such as this often provide colorful enhancement to Moses' confrontations of Pharaoh or potential palace relationships between Moses and the royal family. We watched Prince of Egypt, the 1998 film, and it covers this angle quite well. Ms. Auer's work is a nice compliment to this approach.
In A Cry from Egypt, Ms. Auer has chosen a wiser route, one also trod by such great literature as Ben Hur and more recently by Tessa Afshar in Land of Silence. These stories place our beloved characters, their times and setting, center stage, and use the Biblical stories to enhance our understanding of how PEOPLE OF THE DAY might have experienced them.
I enjoyed the cast Auer developed and how their stories weave together with the Biblical timeline - the plotting was clever. Most people weren't privy to Moses' audiences with Pharaoh and so hearing of the events through gossip, established communication structures of the Israelites, and the glimpses held by various characters feels more authentic. But when reading this story aloud, I had to do a lot of editing to make the dialogue flow, to add clarity for my listeners and to help the choppy writing hold their attention. The book longs for good editing. Or, perhaps I've overestimated Ms. Auer and this is the product of what a good editor could draw from her.
I see that there is another book already in the series. While I see some talent, maybe future series will benefit from the maturity of the author?, I'm not interested in buying the second installment at this time, but I might be tempted to borrow from the library. Instead, we'll be moving on to Travis' Tirzah and I'll be debating on whether or not to keep A Cry from Egypt on the shelf. I'm happy to have read it, but question whether I need to own it. A library check out for homeschooling purposes is recommended.
Excellent historical fiction dealing with Biblical settings:
Ben Hur, Wallace, 1880
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Land of Silence, Afshar, 2016
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Israelites continue into the desert:
Tirzah, Travis, 1991
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
April 16, 2016
This book was excellent, it deserves five stars in many cases, but since I'm going for personal liking, a real identification with the story (my goodreads standards :) ) just four stars, because it's written for younger audiences. But this is still really meaningful!
A Cry from Egypt is positive in every way. The characters are relatable; they each have their good points and their flaws, but good traits and bad traits are always defined. It gives a realistic-feeling insider's look at the plagues of Egypt, making you feel like you're there; it describes the setting without bogging young readers down with hard-to-understand details; it's exciting and fast-paced; and best of all, it builds faith. Jarah especially, but also all her family and friends, learn so much about the Lord's trustworthiness. It's a beautiful lesson that will leave you feeling encouraged, but it's also wrapped up in a story that grabs your imagination and enhances your Biblical knowledge! I'm so glad I have this book to keep for my future children.
A Cry from Egypt is positive in every way. The characters are relatable; they each have their good points and their flaws, but good traits and bad traits are always defined. It gives a realistic-feeling insider's look at the plagues of Egypt, making you feel like you're there; it describes the setting without bogging young readers down with hard-to-understand details; it's exciting and fast-paced; and best of all, it builds faith. Jarah especially, but also all her family and friends, learn so much about the Lord's trustworthiness. It's a beautiful lesson that will leave you feeling encouraged, but it's also wrapped up in a story that grabs your imagination and enhances your Biblical knowledge! I'm so glad I have this book to keep for my future children.
July 8, 2021
2.5 stars. DNF as a read-aloud for my kids.
I'm not sure how this author got her books so highly promoted by so many homeschoolers. I kept hearing about it so finally bought it. I didn't realize it was written by an 18yo formerly homeschooled young lady. This doesn't have to be a negative at all, especially considering Mary Bysshe Shelley wrote Frankenstein at the same age; but it feels a bit like IEW's formulaic stylistic techniques, and the writing is definitely lacking Shelley's maturity. It's over-the-top dramatic in the first few chapters, lacking in credibility, and lacking in tact for violent/brutal descriptions in the beginning. I think it gets better as you move along, but I wasn't willing to devote our precious read aloud time to it. I relegated it to our "book basket" and encouraged the kids to finish it there, but no one has been interested yet.
I'm not sure how this author got her books so highly promoted by so many homeschoolers. I kept hearing about it so finally bought it. I didn't realize it was written by an 18yo formerly homeschooled young lady. This doesn't have to be a negative at all, especially considering Mary Bysshe Shelley wrote Frankenstein at the same age; but it feels a bit like IEW's formulaic stylistic techniques, and the writing is definitely lacking Shelley's maturity. It's over-the-top dramatic in the first few chapters, lacking in credibility, and lacking in tact for violent/brutal descriptions in the beginning. I think it gets better as you move along, but I wasn't willing to devote our precious read aloud time to it. I relegated it to our "book basket" and encouraged the kids to finish it there, but no one has been interested yet.
January 8, 2022
This was the perfect read aloud to pair with our study of ancient Egypt and Old Testament history. My kids (ages 5, 6, and 9) all listened well and really enjoyed it. I was also eager to see how it would all turn out. The writing is very well done and the main characters are well developed. We’re reading book two next!
September 5, 2021
I read this aloud to my children to go along with the period in history we are studying. It was really good (my kids wanted me to keep on reading) and gave perspective of both the Egyptians and Israelites during the time when God sends the plagues. As such, it was intense and sad in parts too.
December 1, 2021
This was a read aloud and the kids really enjoyed it. It brought the plagues to life and had just enough action to keep them engaged. They even asked if there were more books in the series!!
September 23, 2020
I've read this before in paperback, but I've had the audio drama CDs sitting on my shelf for years as well so I just recently decided to dust it off and give it a listen. I was super impressed by the quality of the audio drama - as good as, if not better than, many big-name releases I've listened to!
As for the book itself - it's a gem of a small-published book by a young author; I've read many of these types of releases and, yes, they all have more "flaws" than you'd see in a more professionally, traditionally released book and/or a book by a more experienced author. I'm overall impressed with Hope Auer's creativity and her storytelling. Yes, there's quibbles here and there - this book is not thematically subtle in the least, and some of the dialogue doesn't ring true. But I enjoyed Auer's pulling back of the curtain on one of the Bible's greatest events. Too often, it seems Biblical fiction has to be about the main characters of a Bible story, or at least someone named in scriptures. This book, with its unique cast of characters is a breath of fresh air. We don't even see Moses or Aaron appear on-page. Instead, the Biblical account is shown through the eyes the Jayrah, her family, and friends. We feel the impact of every plague - its effects on the day-to-day life, its cultural significance. It's raw and real, a bit overly optimistic and joyful at times, but nevertheless, it strikes a good balance.
I really hope Auer continues writing someday - I'd love to see the conclusion of this series, as well as what other books she'd dream up. I'm not certain I'll re-read A Stand at Sinai right now - just because of time constraints (my physical book reading time is currently disturbingly close to zero) - but I definitely want to someday finish the series out, however many books that may be.
As for the book itself - it's a gem of a small-published book by a young author; I've read many of these types of releases and, yes, they all have more "flaws" than you'd see in a more professionally, traditionally released book and/or a book by a more experienced author. I'm overall impressed with Hope Auer's creativity and her storytelling. Yes, there's quibbles here and there - this book is not thematically subtle in the least, and some of the dialogue doesn't ring true. But I enjoyed Auer's pulling back of the curtain on one of the Bible's greatest events. Too often, it seems Biblical fiction has to be about the main characters of a Bible story, or at least someone named in scriptures. This book, with its unique cast of characters is a breath of fresh air. We don't even see Moses or Aaron appear on-page. Instead, the Biblical account is shown through the eyes the Jayrah, her family, and friends. We feel the impact of every plague - its effects on the day-to-day life, its cultural significance. It's raw and real, a bit overly optimistic and joyful at times, but nevertheless, it strikes a good balance.
I really hope Auer continues writing someday - I'd love to see the conclusion of this series, as well as what other books she'd dream up. I'm not certain I'll re-read A Stand at Sinai right now - just because of time constraints (my physical book reading time is currently disturbingly close to zero) - but I definitely want to someday finish the series out, however many books that may be.
April 3, 2019
I read this book to my three kiddos as a part of their homeschool curriculum. It is an imagination of what life would have been like for Egyptians and Hebrews during the time of the plagues and the Jewish exodus from Egypt as written in the Bible. The world building and interpersonal relationships between the characters that the author creates are incredible. As a reader, I came to know the main characters in the Hebrew family and really felt for them when an unfortunate event would befall them. The coolest part of this book is how the author has the plagues pummel the Egyptians within their palace and city limits, but then in the Hebrew settlement nothing happens. The Hebrews can literally run away from the Egyptian city and pass out from underneath the plague. Especially cool, and quite eerie, is the description of the Passover. What the reader gains most from this book is a human perspective from multiple characters of different religions, genders, ages, backgrounds, etc., of what it was like to live through the plagues and the exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
I rated this book 4 stars because I found a part toward the beginning of the book to be too graphic in terms of the description of the violence that befalls one of the main characters. I don't want to spoil things, but I would recommend skipping over this section if you are reading this book to a child under 10 years old (use your own discretion).
I rated this book 4 stars because I found a part toward the beginning of the book to be too graphic in terms of the description of the violence that befalls one of the main characters. I don't want to spoil things, but I would recommend skipping over this section if you are reading this book to a child under 10 years old (use your own discretion).
October 10, 2024
We read this as part of our study of ancient Egypt and the exodus. My kids LOVED this story and were daily asking for "just one more chapter."
I appreciated that this was written from the perspective of a Hebrew slave, as our other read aloud "The Boy of the Pyramids" is from an Egyptian perspective and paints slavery in a much different light. That has led to some great discussions.
The writing is rather juvenile, and I could have done without the romance - but all in all - this book was a valuable addition to our studies, and we are likely to pick up book 2 in this series.
I appreciated that this was written from the perspective of a Hebrew slave, as our other read aloud "The Boy of the Pyramids" is from an Egyptian perspective and paints slavery in a much different light. That has led to some great discussions.
The writing is rather juvenile, and I could have done without the romance - but all in all - this book was a valuable addition to our studies, and we are likely to pick up book 2 in this series.
December 12, 2018
Read this with my kids, 5, 4 and 2 for our Ancient Egypt week in homeschool. We covered Joseph and Moses. This story follows a young Hebrew girl during the plagues of Egypt. I liked that Moses was a peripheral character. It was simple with fairly manageable chapters for little boys. I didn't love how the mother was written, she worship the Egyptian gods and was at odds with their devout father. But a fine read.
October 9, 2018
We love this book. Read it 3 years ago, read it again this year. It’s a great story which tells of the plagues and shows the perspective of both Egyptians, believing Hebrews, and doubting Hebrews. The kids all loved it.
July 4, 2020
This is one of our favorites. There are some intense parts of this story so I wouldn't recommend for sensitive kiddos. However, overall this is an amazing story. It is full of excitement and maintains a fun plot throughout.
August 21, 2020
Pro: Brought the plagues of Egypt to life. Cons: There were several grammatical errors. My tween/younger kids groaned at the “love” themes - but that’s on them. 😉 Next time through this time period I’ll try for a better crafted story.
October 31, 2023
I LOVED IT!!!! It’s full of adventure, romance and grief. It’s very perilous and I’m a little confused how I held that much grief. It made me feel sorry AND happy for them, because in the end, they get free. AND I LOVE ITTTT!!!
December 8, 2019
Excellent job by a young author. Well researched for accuracy and well thought out characters. My kids actually asked if it was a series and to get the next one!!
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October 3, 2022Very basic writing but helped us to imagine living during the plagues. My son enjoyed most of it but got bored with it.
March 1, 2023
We really enjoyed this read aloud. Great discussions and got the kids interested in checking their Bibles to see what was accurate. Interesting perspective on parts we just don't know.
July 19, 2025
Read with Addie and Sadie. It was a great book set in Egypt during the plagues!
August 14, 2025
KCA summer read-aloud
September 1, 2012
Twelve year old Jarah lives in a world very different from the one we live in now. Her home, her prison, is ancient Egypt. Her Israelite family, like all the other Hebrews of that time, is forced to serve their captors. Jarah struggles to see Yahweh’s Hand in a family of different faiths, but as He works miracles with plagues, she progressively begins to see how strong her God really is. This story of courage, faith, and love will not only entertain the whole family but remind them of the awesome power of God.
I have to say, hands down, that this was the best historical “fiction” that I’ve read in a long time. I was surprised at how accurate and real the story seemed, and how smoothly the made-up parts fit with the true, Biblical facts. Hope’s writing style is engaging, entertaining, suspenseful and easy to read. I kept thinking as I was reading how great this book would be as a read-aloud for families. It would also make a great supplement for family devotions.
To be honest, when I first heard that the main character was a twelve year old, I thought that maybe this book might be too young for me. I wasn’t expecting it to be as diverting as it was. Also, the subjects that are addressed in the story range a wider age-span than I expected. It’s fantastic for younger kids, but it also presents issues that would be great discussion starters for tweens and teens, too. There’s only one scene that I might advise parents to skip if they’re reading to very young kids (two siblings are beaten by an Egyptian; description is brief but might disturb very young children).
In conclusion, A Cry from Egypt is definitely one that every family needs to read together. Hope does a fabulous job of making Jarah’s story appealing for girls and boys of all ages. I loved getting to dive into the story of the Israelite’s plight and God’s amazing work to free them. The historical detail and accuracy is like none that I’ve ever read, which makes this book truly unique. You’ll realize that you wish there were more books like this one; thankfully, there’s a sequel to look forward to! I highly recommend this book especially to families, but also to anyone of any age who would like to know more about what it was like to live during the plagues of ancient Egypt, and to see God’s Mighty Hand at work among His Chosen People.
Quick Content Review: *may contain spoilers*
Language: None
Violence: Mild (Israelite slaves are beaten; brief description)
Sexual: None
I have to say, hands down, that this was the best historical “fiction” that I’ve read in a long time. I was surprised at how accurate and real the story seemed, and how smoothly the made-up parts fit with the true, Biblical facts. Hope’s writing style is engaging, entertaining, suspenseful and easy to read. I kept thinking as I was reading how great this book would be as a read-aloud for families. It would also make a great supplement for family devotions.
To be honest, when I first heard that the main character was a twelve year old, I thought that maybe this book might be too young for me. I wasn’t expecting it to be as diverting as it was. Also, the subjects that are addressed in the story range a wider age-span than I expected. It’s fantastic for younger kids, but it also presents issues that would be great discussion starters for tweens and teens, too. There’s only one scene that I might advise parents to skip if they’re reading to very young kids (two siblings are beaten by an Egyptian; description is brief but might disturb very young children).
In conclusion, A Cry from Egypt is definitely one that every family needs to read together. Hope does a fabulous job of making Jarah’s story appealing for girls and boys of all ages. I loved getting to dive into the story of the Israelite’s plight and God’s amazing work to free them. The historical detail and accuracy is like none that I’ve ever read, which makes this book truly unique. You’ll realize that you wish there were more books like this one; thankfully, there’s a sequel to look forward to! I highly recommend this book especially to families, but also to anyone of any age who would like to know more about what it was like to live during the plagues of ancient Egypt, and to see God’s Mighty Hand at work among His Chosen People.
Quick Content Review: *may contain spoilers*
Language: None
Violence: Mild (Israelite slaves are beaten; brief description)
Sexual: None
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October 2, 2021Read this for our co-op.
I appreciated getting to imagine what life might have looked like for an Israelite slave living through the plagues.
However, I felt like there were several theological anachronist moments:
1. The father was a complete wimp who was married to the world's worst woman. Their parenting style screamed 21st century as they both planned to teach their children about their respective gods and then let their child choose when they come of age.
2. God personally comes and speaks to Jarah.
I appreciated getting to imagine what life might have looked like for an Israelite slave living through the plagues.
However, I felt like there were several theological anachronist moments:
1. The father was a complete wimp who was married to the world's worst woman. Their parenting style screamed 21st century as they both planned to teach their children about their respective gods and then let their child choose when they come of age.
2. God personally comes and speaks to Jarah.
November 21, 2012
Terrified, Jarah fled through the darkening streets of Rameses. She had been late bringing her mother’s weaving to Pharaoh’s palace, and Hebrews were not allowed outside Goshen past curfew. Jarah was almost home when an arm shot out of the darkness and clutched her shoulder….
As a young girl in Egypt, Jarah knew what it was like to live in slavery. She feared the overseers and their cruel whips. She was tired of the never-ending work and the constant danger. Her mother, still limping from a long-ago beating by an overseer, was often angry, especially now that Lemuel followed Yahweh rather than the Egyptian gods. Her father was often tired, sometimes even too ill to go out and make bricks, but her brothers tried to do his work for him.
But now, after Moses and Aaron had come to talk to Pharaoh...
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As a young girl in Egypt, Jarah knew what it was like to live in slavery. She feared the overseers and their cruel whips. She was tired of the never-ending work and the constant danger. Her mother, still limping from a long-ago beating by an overseer, was often angry, especially now that Lemuel followed Yahweh rather than the Egyptian gods. Her father was often tired, sometimes even too ill to go out and make bricks, but her brothers tried to do his work for him.
But now, after Moses and Aaron had come to talk to Pharaoh...
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October 28, 2013
Great book! Hope Auer has written an engaging, uplifting, and all around wonderful account of the time of the Exodus in ancient Egypt. The story is Biblically sound, and was so well written, my (then) 10 year old daughter could not put it down, and finished it in a matter of hours! A Cry From Egypt is listed as a read-aloud in quite a few homeschool curricula now, but let me warn you, that wouldn't work in our family. The kids would snatch it up and read it on their own, and wouldn't give me the time to read it out loud! We HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is studying the Ancient World, or anyone who just loves OT or ancient history.
June 27, 2012
LOVED it!!! An AMAZING book about a 12 year old girl who is an Isrealite slave whose mom believes in the Egyptian gods and a dad who believes in the one true God. She sees the plagues of Egypt and sees Moses and Aron. I loved this book because Jarah (the 12 year old girl) sees the plagues and egyptians in a whole new way, and it really connects Egyptian history with Biblical history. A really good book that puts a whole new angle on the Bible. You see how the slaves were treated and how they lived. I would TOTALLY recommend it to anyone, even the boys.
September 7, 2012
Really great book! I was reading this to my 8-year-old son, but got impatient and finished it off myself today. It is a story of a Hebrew family in Egypt during the time when they were slaves to the Egyptians. It tells of their experiences during the plagues and waiting to be set free from slavery. It is really well done, and a great read for anyone, older kids trough adults. There are going to be more in the series. She gives a little taste of the next book at the end of this one. I love it when authors do that!
August 1, 2016
This rating is based on my boys' liking. I read this as a read-aloud for our history/Bible homeschooling curriculum.
This book gives great insight into the life of the Israelites during their time as Egyptian slaves. It helps children and adults have a more realistic idea of how life was and how the plagues effected them and the Egyptians.
I highly recommend this book to those who want to help their children better understand the Bible.
This book gives great insight into the life of the Israelites during their time as Egyptian slaves. It helps children and adults have a more realistic idea of how life was and how the plagues effected them and the Egyptians.
I highly recommend this book to those who want to help their children better understand the Bible.
September 2, 2014
We loved this book! I read it aloud to my 12 year and 9 year old sons and they begged me keep reading every time. The author does such a great job of bringing the story to life. Biblically accurate (as much as historical fiction can be) and at the same time entertaining and educational. We can't wait until the next book in the series comes out!
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