Amon's Adventure - A Book for Easter

Amon's Adventure - A Book for Easter

A few years ago, the kids and I discovered a book called Jotham's Journey by Arnold Ytreeide.  It is a story designed to be read during the advent.  Mr. Ytreeide gives several ways to schedule the readings, but basically you read a story each night leading up to Christmas. Each lesson ends with a scripture to consider and a short thought related to the day's reading, making it perfect for family devotions.

The story is about a ten-year-old boy, Jotham, who crosses Israel as he searches for his family that he was separated from. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, Jotham also encounters the wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to the Savior born in Bethlehem. 

I really didn't know what to expect when we started the book.  However, my kids loved it.  Each night they begged me to read more.  They didn't like to have to wait till the next night!  I have to admit I was tempted to read ahead more than once. It was a powerful story! This year, we are reading a book by the same author called Amon's Adventure. It is the story of Amon who happens to be the son of some main characters from Jotham Journey.  In this story designed to be read during Lent, we follow Amon's life and intrigue around the temple in Jerusalem during the time when Jesus was approaching His passion.

It is again a page turner.  The kids can't wait to read the next part of the story.  I love that it is a unique way to present the gospel to the kids.

I will say that Jotham's Journey did have a few intense parts.  However, my kids were fine with it.  It kept my 2 oldest attention the best.  (They were 5 and 7 at the time we read it).

I highly recommend these books as a family tradition!