This dramatic retelling of the accounts of the first two kings of Israel follows the intertwining stories of Jonathan, Saul, David and Michal documented in 1 and 2 Samuel.
In this imaginative yet biblically faithful book, readers will find themselves immersed in the hearts and minds of the key players as they experience battles, intrigue, plots, betrayal, love and friendship.
This resource is a great way to help kids aged 8-13 engage with God’s word. They’ll be left thinking about what it means to trust God and realising that only Jesus can really be the king God’s people need.
Makes a wonderful gift for children aged 8-13.
Includes a Bible-reading plan and notes that differentiate the known facts from the imaginative parts.
A book club discussion guide is also included.
(Review written for 'The Songs of a Warrior')
This book was increadibly well written and stuck very closely to the Biblical story. My sister and I loved it!
(Review written for 'The Songs of a Warrior')
It is an amazing book! I couldn't put it down. As I read The Songs of a Warrior, it felt like I was actually there, experiencing Jonathan's early life and meeting Samuel the prophet, as well as David, the shepherd boy.
This book is so well done. At 261 pages, it's a for your older kids, & yet the author kept this complicated heroes story G-rated. No mention is made of multiple wives, or calling a dead prophet back from the grave.
The story begins with Saul being crowned king and ends with David established as king over both kingdoms & dreaming of building a temple for God.
There is an epilogue of people talking about Jesus, from the line of David.
There is also an extensive section where the author discusses truth from fiction & gives reasoning behind her choices. ...She really did an excellent job of telling the story. She captures David's humility & love for God. Those are qualities to encourage in our kids, so I highly recommend this book.
