Coming Out Of Egypt (I Am A Friend Of Israel) (Volume 1)

A first Passover story for children, retold from the perspective of one of the first gentile converts to the Mosaic covenant- an Egyptian boy. Ready for a different kind of Passover story? Great for most people of faith, join an Egyptian boy as the plagues begin to decimate his land and his family's livelyhood. He discovers first hand the mighty power of the God of the Hebrews which radically changes the way he percieves his own religion and learns to see them as more than just slaves. A story about prejudice, friendship, faith and freedom. From readers: I read this out of duty as I asked you to read mine. I am not religious and would not normally read something like this but I think your book is terrific. Unlike other comments I love the modern speech, dude etc as this will really grab children. You have a lovely style of writing and I think children will really engage with it. In fact I think you should rewrite the entire bible like this - a lot of people would understand it a lot better! Well done and good luck with it. fascinating concept and idea that you relay very well indeed,... I love that this is historical fiction but still has a sort of diary-like thing going on! I've never really seen anything written like that. And it's unusual to find a historical novel about Egypt as well! This is just a really original concept, so well done. The language you choose to use will easily connect with children, and this is really great for its genre. The narrator is likable and reasonably well developed, and your plot is progressing nicely. Wow! What a fabulous children's book! I think you have the age range just right... my boy would definitely like this! You have all the necessary "boyness"... crocs, river life, and lots of messy stuff! :) The depth of the story, though, goes much deeper. There is a wonderful richness to the historical and cultural details (Baba, fishing with nets, etc.). I love how you stop to explain and elaborate on some of these things. I can see lots of great family discussions emerging from this book! I also really love that this story is told from Ammon's perspective. First of all, it is so interesting to hear the story from the Egyptian point of view. In addition, the natural and authentic voice of a young boy works so well (ie: "for girls..." and "but, hey, it's all in a day's work..."). Great stuff! I am a big fan! I'm happy to give this piece many shiny stars. Exo. 12:38 And a mixed multitude went up also with them(the Hebrews); and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.