Shepherd Warrior

by Bradley Booth

David glanced across the fire at his oldest brother, Eliab, who was sharpening his sword. Eliab looked like a soldier, with his leather armored vest and his spear stuck into the ground beside him. His jet black eyes looked stern, and his jaw muscles tightened as he gripped his sword in his strong, sinewy hand. As Eliab turned to leave, David jumped to his feet. Eliab? David grinned excitedly. He was almost afraid to ask the question. Do you think I could join the army sometime soon and fight with you and Abinadab and Shammah for the king? You're not old enough to fight, anyway, so you can get that notion out of your head! When you're a grown man, then you can sign up. . . . And besides, if you leave, who will watch the sheep? Come along! The journey is just beginning for the shepherd warrior.

Genres: Historical Fiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2007

About the author

Men who previously lacked a definite sense of purpose can often look back on a single experience that altered the course of their lives.

For some, it is the love of a woman. For others, it is the death of one.

In the case of Bradley Booth, the combination of both had such a profound effect that it led to him to write.

He lost his fiance to a rare form of leukemia and was advised to seek solace by venting his feeling among others who had suffered a similar tragedy.

Perhaps if he had done so, "I Apologize" would never have been written.

The culmination of five tormented years--during which he blamed himself for not doing more to save her--unleashed emotions that produced his first novel.

Her death and the dreams she once had for the future defined his purpose in life.

As for taking so long to publish the story, when asked, he simply answers, "I Apologize."

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Reviews

[Gabriella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool story, although not my favourite David story by far. It would be great for younger readers, although I was disappointed that they missed out some of the biblical details like Jonathan. Still, pretty good, although I’d have liked it if it had more details and a little more biblical accuracy!

[Treasure Bermudez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great story about David! It gave me more information about him, and not just that. It taught me more info about strength and my faith in God...or how it really should be.

[Alex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ehhhhhh.......

[Anahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good book!

[Georgina Cross · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was okay. I liked that the author tried to include romance. It was a noble effort.

[Macayla Statler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an ok retelling of the Bible story for kids. It’s short and barely more than what the Bible gives, but not bad. I didn’t love that it made such a big deal about him being “just a kid” the whole way through the book. 16 at that time would have been considered a man already. I will have my middle schoolers read this for our Pathways curriculum, but we’ll do more of a deep dive, I think. I’m curious to see what they think of the story. I prefer “Dahveed” by Teri L. Favish (and one of my 7th graders read and enjoyed her first two in that series last year.)

[Wendy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good for my students.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Kristen]

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