Unknown to orphans Jed and Mandy, God has a perfect plan for their lives. As events unfold, He reveals His love for them. This gripping story of God's love and redemption is both entertaining and heartwarming, introducing a new series of Christian books that will encourage and inspire young readers.
Ed Dunlop is a children's evangelist whose numerous books are popular with young people and adults alike. In this book, he has given us a thought-provoking treasure. Travel along with Jed and Mandy through heartbreak, danger and God's provision. Experience with them the fact that in spite of true hardship and genuine challenges, God sees, seeks, forgives and welcomes into His Home anyone who will come.
Twelve-year old Jed Cartwright is an orphan living with his Uncle Matt. After suffering threats and physical abuse, Jed runs away with his dog Wolf trying to locate the only other uncle he has. After a long and arduous journey, Jed arrives only to discover that both his aunt and uncle had recently died.
I really wanted to love this. But, it comes across as quite preachy and lacks a strong plot or multi dimensional characters. I think the theme is excellent, but it is not presented excellently.