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Cover of Gods Mailbox More Stories About Stories in the Bible by Marc Gellman

Gods Mailbox More Stories About Stories in the Bible by Marc Gellman

by Marc Gellman

Book Details

Publisher:While Those Books
Published:1999
Pages:128
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0688163637

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

A collection of humorous stories derived from the Old Testament.

Our Review

This collection offers a fresh, humorous approach to Old Testament stories, presenting biblical narratives through witty storytelling that makes ancient wisdom accessible to young readers. Marc Gellman masterfully transforms familiar scriptural accounts into engaging tales that capture the imagination while preserving their essential moral lessons. The book serves as both entertainment and religious education, bridging the gap between Sunday school lessons and genuine literary enjoyment. These thoughtfully retold Bible stories provide a wonderful entry point for children beginning to explore their faith through literature.

What sets this book apart is its ability to treat sacred stories with both reverence and relatable humor, creating a reading experience that feels like discovering hidden treasures within familiar texts. Middle-grade readers will appreciate the clever dialogue and contemporary sensibility that brings biblical characters to life as real people facing real challenges. Parents seeking meaningful religious books that won't feel like homework will find this collection particularly valuable for family reading time. The stories ultimately help children connect with spiritual teachings in ways that feel immediate and personally relevant to their own lives.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction