Exodus from Egypt (Bible Stories (Paperback Franklin Watts)) [Paperback]

Diana Mayo (Illustrator), Mary Auld (Narrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Bible Stories (Paperback Franklin Watts)

A retelling of the story of Moses and the plagues sent by God to convince the Pharoah to let the Israelites leave Egypt.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-In Exodus, Auld continues the story she began in Moses in the Bulrushes (Watts, 1999). She chronicles the dramatic events from the arrival of Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh through the Israelites' escape through the Red Sea. Because it concentrates on one section of Moses's life, it will be more accessible to young readers than sweeping sagas such as Miriam Chaikin's Exodus (1987) or Leonard Everett Fisher's Moses (1995, both Holiday). In Noah's Ark, the author retells the Genesis story from the time God decides to send a great flood through his promise never again to destroy all life by that means. Mayo does not shy away from the darker aspects of the stories such as depicting people and animals sinking helplessly to their deaths as the ark floats high above. The illustrations are uncluttered and effective. Abundant white space and large type add to the clean format. However, one jarring visual note for readers who look at these titles together is that Moses and Noah appear almost identical. Nonetheless, Auld has a real knack for simplifying the narratives while preserving the majestic feel of the original stories. Whether or not such an asset justifies purchasing another Noah story will depend on user demands for current versions. The books end with several pages of background information, a map, glossary, and discussion questions.
Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Mary Auld studied English at London University, before becoming an editor of children's books, editing and writing both fiction and non-fiction. This is her first series for Franklin Watts. Diana Mayo is a young illustrator with a rising reputation. She studied illustration at Kingston University. Diana has produced illustrations for books of Myths and Legends for Franklin Watts and Barefoot Books. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 31 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531154378
• ISBN-13: 978-0531154373
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,432,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful account of the Exodus and beautifully illustrated!, January 13, 2010

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This review is from: Exodus from Egypt (Bible Stories (Hardcover Franklin Watts)) (Library Binding)

I love this book! The illustrations are beautiful and really hold children's interest. The story contains all the Biblical details and is told in a kid-friendly tone. I use this book and the others in the series for Sunday School for children ages 4 through 4th grade. The only down side is that it is a little long for the youngest students, but by paraphrasing or using different voices, they will stay with it.