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The Redeemed: Pepin's Tale
Pepin’s Tale brings us to Ariboslia before Aodan’s rise to power and before Fallon’s birth. A runt by his people’s standards, dwarflike Pepin possesses a larger-than-life willingness to follow a God he doesn’t know…to the brink of death. His faithfulness is imperative to Fallon’s story.
But Pepin has a choice. Will he go against the pech’s beliefs and risk his life?
Download this FREE ebook today to find out how one small pech can make an eternal difference.…
But Pepin has a choice. Will he go against the pech’s beliefs and risk his life?
Download this FREE ebook today to find out how one small pech can make an eternal difference.…
- GenresShort Stories
20 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2018
About the author
J.F. Rogers
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J. F. Rogers lives in Southern Maine with her husband, daughter, pets…and usually an imaginary friend or two. She has a degree in Behavioral Science and teaches a 5th & 6th grade Sunday School class. When she’s not entertaining Tuki the Mega Mutt, her constant companion and greatest distraction, she’s likely tap tap tapping away at her keyboard, praying the words will miraculously align just so. Above all, she’s a believer in the One True God and can say with absolute certainty—you are loved. Connect with her at jfrogers.com.
J. F. Rogers lives in Southern Maine with her husband, daughter, pets…and usually an imaginary friend or two. She has a degree in Behavioral Science and teaches a 5th & 6th grade Sunday School class. When she’s not entertaining Tuki the Mega Mutt, her constant companion and greatest distraction, she’s likely tap tap tapping away at her keyboard, praying the words will miraculously align just so. Above all, she’s a believer in the One True God and can say with absolute certainty—you are loved. Connect with her at jfrogers.com.
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October 27, 2022
I have already read the Ariboslia trilogy, so I was thrilled to have a chance to read Pepin’s Tale. Pepin is pech, a red-haired people who worship the god Torsten. The tale opens with Pepin competing in a boulder tossing contest that Pepin is desperate to not lose–that would make him the lowliest of all. Unfortunately, Frode broke a personal record.
Pepin’s family abandoned him, but his teacher Annar had compassion and took Pepin in. As much as Pepin tried, he could not craft a simple amulet. One night he tossed and turned, stressed that Annar would turn him out and Pepin didn’t know where to go. Then he had an encounter that would change his life.
I really enjoyed the Ariboslia trilogy–beginning with Astray–and Pepin’s backstory did not disappoint. If you like C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien, give J.F. Rogers a try.
Pepin’s family abandoned him, but his teacher Annar had compassion and took Pepin in. As much as Pepin tried, he could not craft a simple amulet. One night he tossed and turned, stressed that Annar would turn him out and Pepin didn’t know where to go. Then he had an encounter that would change his life.
I really enjoyed the Ariboslia trilogy–beginning with Astray–and Pepin’s backstory did not disappoint. If you like C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien, give J.F. Rogers a try.
July 14, 2021
A wonderful story about Pepin
In the trilogy we get to meet Pepin. This book tells about the life of Pepin before he joins this journey. I love that the author has given us this backstory so we now know the ins and outs of our beloved Pech.
In the trilogy we get to meet Pepin. This book tells about the life of Pepin before he joins this journey. I love that the author has given us this backstory so we now know the ins and outs of our beloved Pech.
March 31, 2022
This is a a lovely short story that shows how believing can accomplish anything. It introduces Pepin and his origins in the series by J. F. Rogers.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this ebook from the author and this is my honest and unsolicited opinion.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this ebook from the author and this is my honest and unsolicited opinion.
December 25, 2024
Lovely
What a lovely introduction to a new world and adventure. Love how great loss ends up being used for good. Sort of reminiscent of ugly duckling?
Left me smiling and feeling good, despite it being a short introduction to.
What a lovely introduction to a new world and adventure. Love how great loss ends up being used for good. Sort of reminiscent of ugly duckling?
Left me smiling and feeling good, despite it being a short introduction to.
November 20, 2021
This is a delightful book with a young one going from bullied by peers to loved by God. This is definitely a good book for children. However, I enjoyed it too.
April 2, 2023
Pepin was so cute! I loved his story! Yay for Pepin!
December 30, 2024
I know this was like a short story BUT it ended abruptly as Pepin was to start his journey.
January 20, 2025
A quick, interesting intro to this world. The characters came across well, especially for such a short story!
February 14, 2025
Pepin's Tale prepares us for the series which takes place in Ariboslia. It's an easy and quick interesting read. It's clean as well.
January 15, 2023
A fun, quick read about one of the supporting characters in the Ariboslia trilogy. It takes place before the main trilogy, but I recommend reading it after. While it doesn’t really spoil anything in the mai story, I think it is more impactful learning Pepin’s backstory after reading the main story.
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