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Kings and Queens of the Bible
By Hoffman, Mary & Balit, Christina
- ISBN
- 978-0-80508-837-3
- Publisher
- New York : Henry Holt, c2007.
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on November 1, 2008
Gr 2-5 Seven Old Testament tales featuring kings and queens are retold here, representing the cruel (such as Pharaoh and Jezebel) and the kind (such as Solomon and Esther). While the plotlines have been simplified and the telling is clear, some familiarity with the original stories will aid understanding. Readers will be reminded that the Bible can be filled with romance, violence, and death. The offerings do not combine into a single coherent narrative, but do evoke common themes of...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
This volume retells stories of kings and queens from the Hebrew Bible, including David and Solomon, Jezebel and Esth...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
