Description
Book Synopsis24 Bible stories from the Creation to the Nativity retold and woven into an intriguing contemporary tale by a top children’s author
Trade Review"Highly wrought, subtle and compelling... a classic demonstration of the art of good storytelling."- Ian Hislop, Sunday Telegraph
"An outstandingly successful demonstration of McCaughrean's skill at retelling traditional stories for contemporary audiences" - Books for Keeps
"Vivid and fresh." - Children's Bookseller Supplement
Table of ContentsContents
Introduction 8
The Jesse Tree 10
Paradise Garden 12
A Boat Full of Animals 16
Strange Visitors 20
A Test of Love 23
Stairway to Heaven 26
The Dreamer 30
Famine and Plenty 33
“Let My People Go!” 37
The Foreigner 42
“Speak, Lord, for Your Servant is Listening” 46
The Shepherd King 50
Dancing 54
The Wisdom of Solomon 57
The Idol and the Still Small Voice 61
War and Peace 66
Dumbstruck! 69
Mary 72
Jumping for Joy 75
The Worst of All Possible Times 78
Wonderful News 81
The Cunning and the Wise 85
Angels 89
The Brightest Star 92
