Kingdom Files: Who Was Jonah? (The Kingdom Files)

by Matt Koceich

Paperback, 2018

Status

Available

Call number

JU267 (Biography) KO

Collection

JUNIOR NONFICTION

Publication

Barbour Books (2018), Edition: Illustrated, 96 pages

Description

What do you know about Jonah? Was he: . . .the reluctant prophet who said "no" to God? . . .the man tossed overboard during a colossal storm? . . .the one who changed his mind after being swallowed by a big fish? . . .all of the above? Journey along with Jonah on the high seas, in the belly of a fish, in the very center of God's amazing power! This biblically accurate story of Jonah, created just for the kids in your life, explores the life of the reluctant prophet who said "no" to God, while drawing 8- to 12-year-olds into a fascinating time and place as they learn about the man who was tossed overboard during a storm and experienced a change of heart after being swallowed by a giant fish. Featuring three key sections--a Fact File, an Action File, and a Power File--kids will enjoying learning about the life of Jonah while coming to understand that an ancient Bible story really does apply to their lives today. Dozens of captivating line art pieces add depth and interest to every chapter. … (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Carlathelibrarian

This is a re-telling the story of Jonah, the man who chooses to run away rather than do what he was told by God, He was disobedient and ended up getting thrown into the sea, swallowed by a huge fish. Most of you know this story, but this book is written in a very different way. It reads like an

adventure book with great spots for personal reflection and connecting to God. I have never seen such a unique approach to teaching children about Bible characters! It is part adventure, part detective, and part Bible study. There are black and white sketches depicting the story that also help tell the story. There are references to scripture (NIV) that can be cross-referenced to the Bible. I think some of the concepts are a bit difficult for younger readers and I would recommend this book to children 8 and up. The publisher Barbour Books, generously provided me with a copy of this book to read. The rating and opinions are my own.

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