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The Bronze Bow

by Elizabeth Ge Speare

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ISBN13: 9780395137192
ISBN10: 0395137195
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In this Newbery Medal-winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin is fired by only one passion: to avenge his father's death by crucifixion by driving the Roman legions from his land of Israel. He joins an outlaw band and leads a dangerous life of spying, plotting, and impatiently waiting to seek revenge. Headstrong Daniel is devoid of tenderness and forgiveness, heading down a destructive path toward disaster until he hears the lessons taught by Jesus of Nazareth. With a brand new cover, young readers won't be able to pass up this timeless tale.

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"A dramatic, deeply felt narrative whose characters and message will long be remembered."

Synopsis:

Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this story tells of a young Jewish rebel who is won over to the gentle teachings of Jesus. A Newbery Medal Book.

About the Author

"I was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on November 21, 1908. I have lived all my life in New England, and though I love to travel I can't imagine ever calling any other place on earth home. Since I can't remember a time when I didn't intend to write, it is hard to explain why I took so long getting around to it in earnest. But the years seemed to go by very quickly. In 1936 I married Alden Speare and came to Connecticut. Not till both children were in junior high did I find time at last to sit down quietly with a pencil and paper. I turned naturally to the things which had filled my days and thoughts and began to write magazine articles about family living. Then one day I stumbled on a true story from New England history with a character who seemed to me an ideal heroine. Though I had my first historical novel almost by accident it soon proved to be an absorbing hobby." Elizabeth George Speare (1908-1994) won the 1959 Newbery Medal for THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND, and the 1962 Newbery Medal for THE BRONZE BOW. She also received a Newbery Honor Award in 1983, and in 1989 she was presented with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her substantial and enduring contribution to children’s literature.

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This book is AWESOME!!!!!! Out of all of the books I have read (which is a lot) I have never read one like this.
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I read this book a couple of years ago and I honestly think it is the best book ever written I deffinetely recomend it to everyone
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395137192
Author:
Speare, Elizabeth George
Publisher:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH)
Author:
Speare, Elizabeth George
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Religious - Christian
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Jesus christ
Subject:
Historical - Other
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Religious - General
Subject:
Historical - Ancient Civilizations
Subject:
Palestine
Subject:
Palestine Juvenile fiction.
Subject:
JUV030110
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Revenge
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
September 1997
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.24x5.56x.68 in. .66 lbs.
Age Level:
10-14

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