Bible Heroes & Bad Guys (Paperback)

~ Rick Osborne (Author), Marnie Wooding (Author), Ed Strauss (Author), Jack Snider (Illustrator)

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Product Description

As part of the new 252 series for boys, Bible Heroes and Bad Guys will excite, teach, and hold the attention of boys 8 to 12. Boys will come away from reading these books with a knowledge of how to be deeper, cooler, stronger, smarter for God.

From the Back Cover

"Looking for exhilarating action and unbelievable adventure? You’ve just found it! Action-packed, comic book appeal is what boys will experience when they read Bible Heroes and Bad Guys. It’s designed specifically for boys ages 8-12 with a thrill for adventure and excitement. Lots of muscles and courage—that’s what every comic book hero’s got. But, now boys can learn about true heroes—and bad guys— in action, pulled straight from the pages of the Bible. As part of the 2:52 Soul Gear™ collection, these high-energy, fast-moving stories will encourage boys in their quest to be smarter, stronger, deeper, and cooler as they develop into young men of God. "

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Zonderkidz (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310703220
• ISBN-13: 978-0310703228
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #671,157 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Stuff!, June 17, 2004

By A Customer

Despite a few mistakes as the previous reviewer mentioned, this book is absolutely amazing. My nine-year-old son has turned this book into a well-read, crinkled, well-loved book that he constantly reads and re-reads. Because of the addition of the verses inside, he's also turned to his Bible to continue reading more about each Hero or Bad Guy and to see what God has to say about these people. The language the authors use has enabled my son to relate to the book, to understand it, and to enjoy reading. I would recommend this to anyone (and already have!) who have boys (or even girls) who want a "cool" read while learning just how exciting the Bible really is!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great appeal and solid truth for boys, August 13, 2009

By	Tanya Dennis "www.TanyaDennisBooks.com" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    (VINE VOICE)

Part of the 2:52 collection (based on Luke 2:52), Bible Heroes & Bad Guys offers portraits of 31 characters from the Bible. Old and New Testament "guys" (though the book does feature both men and women of Scripture) receive the full treatment: the good, the bad, the ugly. Each section starts with a bulleted list of character highlights then progresses to a more detailed retelling of that person's story. The "Getting Deeper" section of each chapter offers practical applications for readers, including action steps kids can take to live the lessons learned from that person's life. Finally, a "Bible Supercharge" section provides a verse perfect of memorization.

The chapters are short, just four pages each. Readers will find illustrations, large and small, peppered throughout the text, usually every two to three pages.

The illustrations feature unique perspectives, lots of action and heavy outlines, a style typical of comic books. Except for the cover, all are black and white.

WHAT I LIKE: The series has tremendous appeal for boys! I gave this book to my nephew for his 8th birthday. Within a week he begged his mom to buy him the rest of the books in the series. He loves them! I like that this book is based on solid biblical teaching. References are frequently provided. The format and text makes the Bible interesting to young kids and reminds them of the adventures hidden within Scripture's pages.

WHAT I DISLIKE: The book has a very trendy voice, as if one young kid is talking to another. This makes it more appealing to kids, but can be awkward for parents to read aloud.

OVERALL RATING: Excellent.

Tanya -- Christian Children's Book Review

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for reluctant readers--especially elementary school boys, December 14, 2005

By	HopewellMom "HopewellMom" (Red State) - See all my reviews

My reluctant reader has this about memorized!! We're buying another from the series soon. Not the greatest in parent's opinion but currently son is saving it for "his own son"!!