The Beginning (The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls #1)by M.J. Thomas112 pagesFiction - Children's Series
My daughter just finished this series and I wanted to share it... wow! What a great book series for christian kids!
Peter (age 9), his sister Mary (age 10) and their dog Hank go to live with their great-uncle Solomon while their parents are in Africa for a month. Great-uncle Solomon is an archaeologist who has discovered secret Hidden Scrolls. But he can not open them because he is not the chosen one. Peter, Mary and Hank sneak back into the library at night and open a Hidden Scroll... Adventure ensues. They travel back in time and witness the creation of the world. They must solve the secret of the first scroll to return home. As well as learning about creation, they meet St. Michael and learn about the devil.
Engaging, age-appropriate and kid-friendly but with lots of great theology baked in! For example, St. Michael tells the children that the devil can take many forms but you will recognize him by his lies. They later recognize him as the snake in the garden of Eden. In another scene, the angel St. Michael waits for the children to ask for help before interceding, which subtly communicates the need for prayer and reaching out to God in need.
There were also many physical science facts baked into the book as high achieving, know-it-all Mary displays her knowledge. She is juxtaposed with brave Peter, who sometimes acts before he thinks. This series has been compared to Magic Tree House and Imagination Station.
There was lots to love about this book. It was well-written and interesting to me as an adult. I actually enjoyed reading it! The book also had a Learn More page at the end, which directs children to the bible passages which talk about creation. So, children become interested to read the real bible after finishing this book. Well done.
This was book one of a nine book series. Future books cover: Noah's Ark, Moses, Jericho, David & Goliath, David & the Lion's Den, the Nativity, Jesus's Ministry, and Jesus's Passion.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Children ages 6 - 9 years old (grades 1 - 3).
My daughter just finished this series and I wanted to share it... wow! What a great book series for christian kids!
Peter (age 9), his sister Mary (age 10) and their dog Hank go to live with their great-uncle Solomon while their parents are in Africa for a month. Great-uncle Solomon is an archaeologist who has discovered secret Hidden Scrolls. But he can not open them because he is not the chosen one. Peter, Mary and Hank sneak back into the library at night and open a Hidden Scroll... Adventure ensues. They travel back in time and witness the creation of the world. They must solve the secret of the first scroll to return home. As well as learning about creation, they meet St. Michael and learn about the devil.
Engaging, age-appropriate and kid-friendly but with lots of great theology baked in! For example, St. Michael tells the children that the devil can take many forms but you will recognize him by his lies. They later recognize him as the snake in the garden of Eden. In another scene, the angel St. Michael waits for the children to ask for help before interceding, which subtly communicates the need for prayer and reaching out to God in need.
There were also many physical science facts baked into the book as high achieving, know-it-all Mary displays her knowledge. She is juxtaposed with brave Peter, who sometimes acts before he thinks. This series has been compared to Magic Tree House and Imagination Station.
There was lots to love about this book. It was well-written and interesting to me as an adult. I actually enjoyed reading it! The book also had a Learn More page at the end, which directs children to the bible passages which talk about creation. So, children become interested to read the real bible after finishing this book. Well done.
This was book one of a nine book series. Future books cover: Noah's Ark, Moses, Jericho, David & Goliath, David & the Lion's Den, the Nativity, Jesus's Ministry, and Jesus's Passion.
RECOMMENDED FOR: Children ages 6 - 9 years old (grades 1 - 3).
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