Book details
Joseph's Boy: a kids'-eye view of the first Christmas! Fun, inspiring middle grade Bible story - the definitive inside scoop on ALL you could wish to know ... and then some! (The Young Testament Book 1)
Description
"Quirky, funny and immensely enjoyable" kids'-eye take on the first Christmas - aimed at preteens, sneakily enjoyed by adults!Jamie had BIG dreams. He wanted to be a prince. He wanted his dad to marry a lovely young woman called Mary. He wanted an army of little brothers and sisters who would look up to him and think how clever and important he was.But at no point did he expect one of them to be a long-awaited king, destined to reign forever. Nope. Not part of the plan...The kids have taken over the Jesus story!JOSEPH'S BOY is the first of The Young Testament, a fun, accessible series of full-length books covering the whole, breathtaking sweep of the Jesus story and beyond, all from the perspective of the children.Overlapping and weaving together into one story world, each book has a different child as the main character - until the fifth, where we will follow all of them and their friends into young adulthood. JOSEPH'S BOY covers the birth and childhood of Jesus and his cousin John the Baptist, with apprentice carpenter / wannabe prince Jamie as our engaging yet sometimes huffy young hero.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
211 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Engaging Perspective: The book offers a unique and imaginative perspective of the first Christmas through the eyes of a child, making it relatable and engaging for middle-grade readers.
- Educational Value: 'Joseph's Boy' provides an entertaining way to learn about a significant biblical event, which can inspire children to take an interest in religious stories and history.
- Moral Lessons: The story is likely to include important moral lessons and values such as kindness, empathy, and faith, which are beneficial for young readers' character development.
- Entertainment: L R Hay's writing style is designed to be fun and captivating, ensuring that children will find the book enjoyable to read while also gaining insights into the Christmas story.