SynopsisIn this widely popular, exciting story for the advent season, readers follow ten-year-old Jotham across Israel as he searches for his family. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, Jotham also encounters the wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to the Savior born in Bethlehem.
We are using this for Advent readings this year with our boys, ages 15, 13, 10, and 7. They really like the story and look forward to it each night. The daily chapters can be a bit long for younger kids - sometimes it takes 30 minutes to read. And I wouldn't recommend it for little ones, or sensitive kids, as it gets pretty scary! But overall, a great way to connect during Advent.
Christmas must have for the month of December Elementary and Middle School age
This is a perfect gift or use for your home if you have little ones to middle school age. Every days reading has a devotional at the end of a cliff hanger story. There are actually 4 books in this Christmas series - so no boredom from reading the same book each year. The stories are interwoven with the same characters. AND GET THIS - there is an EASTER version called AMON's ADVENTURES. Get them all! It is a wonderful way to get Papa or Dad to read to the kids at dinner time. What a great few weeks of reading ahead of the actual holiday to get you into the true spirit of the season!