The Book of the King

The book was slow in the beginning but it was necessary to set the story. It was awesome and very hard to put it down. It is a must read for anyone who loves heroes and loves to see good win over evil. I read the first three books in one weekend. I gave it to my daughter (age 11) to read and she loved them. It is also a mystery that you cant wait to see unravel. I definitely recommend this to anyone who loves fantasy and mystery.

Trying to add to the church library, I was curious about this series of books. We have found ourselves in a two party camp of those who love Harry Potter and see nothing wrong with the fantasy novels and the others who feel that magic and Christianity don't have a place together. As the Youth Director I would love to have something to offer my kids and feel good about the options. The Book of the Kings does have some mythical creatures and mysterious people who are not of our human world. There is clear symbolism of The Book of Kings and the Bible and the more the hero reads and knows the stronger he becomes. The true test came from the kids. They were excited to read and want more novels as soon as I can get them. The parents were happy to see the kids interest in something other than HP. The hero, Owen Reeder, is a loveable character who feels alien in his everday life. Isn't that how every kid feels? It was nice to have a Christian novel to be able to offer to our church kids. The book holds your interest and is a fun light read. It's nice to have alternatives. If this was a food I would say it was a nice Sugar Free substitute. I will be reading the rest of the series to see what happens to Owen.

The Book of the King is an amazing book. It is about a young boy's struggle as an outcast who discovers a past he never knew about. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy with a biblical twist. It is a thriller and you will never be able to put it down. Emily Loomis (The King's Academy)

The Book of the King was an incredible book that I enjoyed very much. The story line was great and suspenseful. This book was centered around a battle between Owen and a dragon. Owen prepares throughout the book to fight the dragon. At the end of the book, Owen prevails and the book ends happily ever after. I felt The Book of the King is comparable to the Harry Potter Series and I would recommend it to any person who likes the fantasy genre. By Kimmy Ruch(The King's Academy)

This is yet another great book by Jerry B. Jenkins. Filled with mysterious plot lines and secrets, this book with keep you interested and entertained. It has a great way of creating a movie in your mind that is so exciting that you just won't want to stop! It is true, Jerry B. Jenkins has done it again!