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Violence
Some
Roman occupation violence and some guerrilla warfare; a crucifixion is in the backstory
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content; a tender young romance
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Daniel's transformation from hatred to something wider — and the cost of that change — gives the novel its psychological and spiritual depth
What this book is about
Elizabeth George Speare's Newbery Medal-winning novel follows Daniel bar Jamin, an eighteen-year-old whose father was crucified by the Romans and who has devoted his life to violent resistance. When he encounters Jesus, his certainties begin to dissolve. Speare writes historical Christian fiction with strong storytelling instincts; the Roman occupation's violence is historically present but not gratuitous. A foundational work of historical Christian fiction appropriate for all ages.
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