The Guardian

Forbidden Doors #5

by Bill Myers

The occult is a very real influence for today's youth--and the world is only too eager to exploit their curiosity about the supernatural. Tyndale and Bill Myers, cocreator of McGee and Me!, counteract the deceptions presented by immensely popular titles with an innovative approach to juvenile fiction--the Forbidden Doors series. Insightful and straightforward, each volume tackles spiritual warfare by presenting biblical truths through realistic situations and characters. #5 The Guardian --Julie has a near-death experience, during which she encounters a guardian angel. But is this "angel" what it seems to be? Or is it something terrible in disguise? In the ultimate test of Julie's emerging faith, she must learn to trust God and heed his guidance in discerning spirits.

Genres: Christian, Young Adult, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Horror, Teen, Childrens

170 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Bill Myers was born into a Christian home, and although as a child he became bored with Christianity, he decided at the University of Washington quote, to "make God my boss." Ironically, at the University his worst subject was writing. He claims to have prayed, and said that he would be able to do anything for God, except write. Even so, he has become a prominent Christian writer, and has a large amount of successful books and films to his credit.

Reviews

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

A Quickie Review

Mr. Myers' spiritual warfare serial continues right where the prequel--see above--left off. Though well-written, it is, as usual for this series, a bit freaky. The cliffhanger ending left me panting for the sixth book; thankfully, I already have a copy of it.

Content Concerns: Pretty much the same as what I described in my review of the previous book.

Score: 4.5/5

[joyce lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

as you can tell from home many of these i've gone thru already so far, this series is a QUICK read.

once more, good for youth, especially to safely learn about the evil in the world, versus having to do so by experience!

[Whitaker · Rating 3 out of 5]

A really great book shows us how everything is great and worth to die for

[amanda gardiner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not great. Meh. Book 4 was a step down and this one was another step down. Perhaps I’m too cynical to enjoy these books anymore....the drama is sooooooo over the top (everyone that dabbles in dark sin ends up floating in the air, possessing superhuman strength, seeing the future, etc)!! But I took particular issue with the fact the main Characters relied on testimonies of people that travelled to heaven and hell as the proof they exist rather then scripture. Also heavy Arminianism in regards to mans role in salvation.

[Psyche · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not my tea

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

F MYE fd bk.5

[10-11 Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are guardian angles right but there are also dememons.....

[Peytyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great series, but a bit scary, which is understandable, considering the topic

[Patrick Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

The warfare just keeps getting more dangerous and more violent as Scott, Becca and Ryan and friends battle demons and try to do the right thing.

[Petra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every book is getting better and better...sorry... I mean more scary :) But the power of God is greater!!!

[Caitlin · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book traumatised me as a kid