Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Chosen Ones by Alister McGrath

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!

You never know when I might play a wild card on you!

When my son was in the 9-12 year old age range of this book, he had a hard time finding interesting stories.  He wanted adventure, intrigue, battles.  And I wanted a story that gave him characters with values of truth, honor, perseverance.  Here's a book that fills that need.  I appreciated the values blended into the story - not layered and labeled on the top - but part of a thrilling adventure.

Today's Wild Card author is:


and the book:

Zondervan (April 13, 2010)
***Special thanks to ***Special thanks to Pam Mettler of ZonderKidz for sending me a review copy.***

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Alister E. McGrath is one of the most respected Christian theologians of this century. Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dr. McGrath currently serves as Professor of Theology, Ministry and Education, and Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion and Culture at King's College, London.


Visit the author's website.

Product Details:

List Price: $14.99
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (April 13, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310718120
ISBN-13: 978-0310718123

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Browse Inside
Chosen Ones (The Aedyn Chronicles)

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