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When Ending a Golden Age Was Good: An Epic Christian Fairy Tale
This tale was inspired to counter the current culture of evil plaguing our society, nation, and world. Throughout its pages, it points to Christ and faith as the only cure to these ills.
The first story takes the reader back to ancient Scandinavia, around 700 AD, during an era of dragons and other evil creatures. It is a critical juncture in time for Christianity in Europe as pagans were converting to the saving faith. The primary clan or family is the O' Grants and their kingdom, and it chronicles faith being handed down from one generation to the next. For historical intrigue, it also has the O' Grants allied with real kingdoms and clans of that era, united in a common faith in their fight against common enemies. Real geographic destinations, including mountains, bring the story to life, and a special weapon is given to this clan that will intrigue young minds reading it. Even some survival tips are offered as our heroes face extreme elements.
Parents will be reassured in knowing that Christ Jesus is mentioned over and over unapologetically as a rich source of comfort and hope and a reminder that He never lets us down when we put our faith in Him.
The first story takes the reader back to ancient Scandinavia, around 700 AD, during an era of dragons and other evil creatures. It is a critical juncture in time for Christianity in Europe as pagans were converting to the saving faith. The primary clan or family is the O' Grants and their kingdom, and it chronicles faith being handed down from one generation to the next. For historical intrigue, it also has the O' Grants allied with real kingdoms and clans of that era, united in a common faith in their fight against common enemies. Real geographic destinations, including mountains, bring the story to life, and a special weapon is given to this clan that will intrigue young minds reading it. Even some survival tips are offered as our heroes face extreme elements.
Parents will be reassured in knowing that Christ Jesus is mentioned over and over unapologetically as a rich source of comfort and hope and a reminder that He never lets us down when we put our faith in Him.
110 pages, Hardcover
Published March 1, 2017
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April 7, 2022
Safe book in a treacherous landscape of literature
January 7, 2019
I would prefer more details and realistic scenarios. I understand the intent is for a young audience, but doesn't the Bible provide enough true histories to teach reliance on God? Incorporating Christianity into a fairy tale format makes faith in God appear just as fictional as the storyline. The Narnia series is also fanciful, but the other-worldliness creates a more concrete distinction between what children can expect in this world and the pictures of how God interacts with us on a spiritual level. This book blends too much reality with fantasy. I don't want to teach my children to go on a nature hike to get closer to God, I want them to read God's inspired word. I don't want my children to think God is not listening if their dragon is not slain in an out right show of God's power, God may just need them to bear this thorn in the flesh patiently their entire life. God is still good, even when the earthly ending looks like total defeat. I am not saying this is a bad book; it would just take some mindful explanation when reading to children...like most books. :)
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