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Available
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Publication
Living Ink Books (2008), Edition: Illustrated, 432 pages
Original publication date
2008
Description
Max the dog and Liz the cat become the brave leaders of a group of animals called to journey to the Ark.
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
432 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
0899571980 / 9780899571980
User reviews
LibraryThing member 24girl
When Scottish terrier, Max hears a voice coming from the grassy reed he has no choice but to begin his journey by following the fire cloud. Along the way he meets other animals who also head the Maker’s voice summoning them to follow. Among these animals is a petite black cat from France named
During their stay on the ark Max and Liz interact with the other animals and when trouble starts brewing they uncover a plot to murder Noah and his family and heroically save the day
I enjoyed the adventures of the group (especially those of the big scaredy cat Al) and loved the story of their time on the ark. The portions that cover Noah’s family and the lives lost in the destruction of the flood are heart breaking and thought provoking. I recommend this story as a family read for the children ages 7-12.
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Liz. Together they lead the group to their destination, Noah’s Ark.During their stay on the ark Max and Liz interact with the other animals and when trouble starts brewing they uncover a plot to murder Noah and his family and heroically save the day
I enjoyed the adventures of the group (especially those of the big scaredy cat Al) and loved the story of their time on the ark. The portions that cover Noah’s family and the lives lost in the destruction of the flood are heart breaking and thought provoking. I recommend this story as a family read for the children ages 7-12.
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LibraryThing member legendaryneo
The Ark, The Reed, and the Fire Cloud is a Christian story of the animals heading toward the ark then their long journey on it. Its target audience is ages 8 to 12, and I would put the reading level just slightly lower than the Harry Potter series. At about 450 pages it can take some time, but the
The Good:
*This story is just plain well written. It starts off with a small group and then builds up gradually from there.
*It is told from the perspective of the animals which is something you never really get to see.
*There are a huge variety of characters from all over the world.
*The story has wonderful flow which is only weak at a few points. When I heard the initial description of the book with flamingo aerobics and the plot to murder Noah I thought it sounded very childish and cheesy, but it is very tastefully done and flows with the story.
*There is a glossary in the back if you lose track of characters names or don't know what they say by a phrase.
*This story follows a geological path which more mature readers can appreciate. The journey goes through multiple countries, meeting animals in their natural habitats, and facing natural challenges.
*Mixed in with the fun are Biblical truths which are wonderfully written in.
The Bad: There was nothing particularly bad about this book though these are a few weaknesses that I found in it.
*Scientific problems: The two terriers are described as the only dogs aboard the ark which they couldn't have been. The animals travel through countries that didn't exist back then and speak with accents that also didn't exist.
*One major theme never gets complete closure though I don't want to spoil what that is.
The Ugly: I really enjoyed this book so there's nothing really ugly about it. I did find the way she set it up for Max and Liz to be a series of books rather cheesy though. Also (SEMI-SPOILER)God ordains pets in the story. Part of God's promise to the people after getting off the ark is that they can now care for animals as pets.
All in all I highly recommend this book for the suggested age group, but also for more mature readers as well. I enjoyed the book and I'm 23 years old. If you have any further questions shoot me a message.
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reading is fairly easy.The Good:
*This story is just plain well written. It starts off with a small group and then builds up gradually from there.
*It is told from the perspective of the animals which is something you never really get to see.
*There are a huge variety of characters from all over the world.
*The story has wonderful flow which is only weak at a few points. When I heard the initial description of the book with flamingo aerobics and the plot to murder Noah I thought it sounded very childish and cheesy, but it is very tastefully done and flows with the story.
*There is a glossary in the back if you lose track of characters names or don't know what they say by a phrase.
*This story follows a geological path which more mature readers can appreciate. The journey goes through multiple countries, meeting animals in their natural habitats, and facing natural challenges.
*Mixed in with the fun are Biblical truths which are wonderfully written in.
The Bad: There was nothing particularly bad about this book though these are a few weaknesses that I found in it.
*Scientific problems: The two terriers are described as the only dogs aboard the ark which they couldn't have been. The animals travel through countries that didn't exist back then and speak with accents that also didn't exist.
*One major theme never gets complete closure though I don't want to spoil what that is.
The Ugly: I really enjoyed this book so there's nothing really ugly about it. I did find the way she set it up for Max and Liz to be a series of books rather cheesy though. Also (SEMI-SPOILER)God ordains pets in the story. Part of God's promise to the people after getting off the ark is that they can now care for animals as pets.
All in all I highly recommend this book for the suggested age group, but also for more mature readers as well. I enjoyed the book and I'm 23 years old. If you have any further questions shoot me a message.
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LibraryThing member spunnsugarz
Max is a scottish terrier and Liz is a cat from France. Two animals that you will come to love as you read this wonderful book. Max is taking a stroll along the loch one day and hears a humming noise. Curious he wonders closer, and sees how the wind catches the reed just so, making the interesting
Max and Liz are soon the leaders of the group and the ark. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals' natural habitats. However, mystery soon surrounds the ark and its inhabitants as a plot slowly unfolds of a stow-away determined to kill Noah and his family, thus erasing the human race.
This charming novel is full of goodness, hope, faith, mystery and charm. I could just envision Max and Liz on the big screen as they re-told their adventure. This is an excellent book to read to your children. The lessons learned and challenges faced hold your interest from page one. A very imaginative tale of the biblical version of Noah's Ark. Highly Recommend!!
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noise. As he is peering into the water, he hears a voice carried upon the wind. "Come to Me" , followed by "Follow the Fire Cloud." After speaking with his wise friend, he embarqs upon an unknown journey meeting many other animals along the way. The mysterious journey, filled with danger, humor, trials, and triumphs, leads them across Europe to the Middle East.Max and Liz are soon the leaders of the group and the ark. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals' natural habitats. However, mystery soon surrounds the ark and its inhabitants as a plot slowly unfolds of a stow-away determined to kill Noah and his family, thus erasing the human race.
This charming novel is full of goodness, hope, faith, mystery and charm. I could just envision Max and Liz on the big screen as they re-told their adventure. This is an excellent book to read to your children. The lessons learned and challenges faced hold your interest from page one. A very imaginative tale of the biblical version of Noah's Ark. Highly Recommend!!
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LibraryThing member skayw
I read this book with my son. It’s a fun reimagining of Noah’s Ark from the perspective of a Scottish terrier (Max) and a small black cat (Liz) as they travel to the ark and then as they stay on the ark during the flood.