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The Prophet, the Shepherd, and the Star: Epic Order of the Seven, Book 3 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jenny L. Cote (Author, Publisher), Denny Brownlee (Narrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 316 ratings
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The Prophet, the Shepherd, and the Star launches the Epic Order of the Seven series, picking up where The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz left off.

The Maker has been building a team of animal friends for thousands of years to be his envoys for pivotal points of history. With this new, critical mission, the team will finally be completed by Messiah and known forevermore as the Order of the Seven. A talking, musical scroll, a pigeon-flying-and-camel-driving mouse, a writing cat, a courageous lamb, and two lion-fighting dogs provide nonstop action in this adventure that brings the Christmas story to life as never before. You will be astounded at the accuracy and perfection of the prophecies and God's unfolding plan to bring Jesus into the world. The 700-year mission begins long before the Nativity, as animal friends Max, Liz, Al, Kate, and Nigel work with Isaiah, who prophesies about the coming Messiah. The team intervenes with the Assyrians that threaten to take Jerusalem and prove Isaiah's prophecies false. They go with faithful Daniel and friends into the Babylonian captivity for the heart-pounding thrills of the fiery furnace and the lions' den. They meet Gabriel as he appears to Daniel and hide a secret scroll of prophecy for the wise men to someday discover as they study the Star. The book climaxes with the unfolding Christmas story as the animals once again see Gabriel with Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.

Experience the hardships of Mary and Joseph as they obediently accept their calling to parent Messiah. Joyfully watch God provide for their every need through a lovable Jewish rabbi who dares to believe them and an unlikely Roman soldier who protects them. The shepherds and the wise men never know their steps are guided by these small animals that lead them to baby Jesus. Relentless in his pursuit is the evil lion, who seeks to devour them and stop the unfolding events leading to Messiah's birth.

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  1. Book 3 of 9
    Epic Order of the Seven
  2. Listening Length
    18 hours and 40 minutes
  3. Author
    Jenny L. Cote
  4. Narrator
    Denny Brownlee
  5. Audible release date
    December 2, 2022
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Jenny L. Cote
  8. ASIN
    B0BNW9BJJZ
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 18 hours and 40 minutes
Author Jenny L. Cote
Narrator Denny Brownlee
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date December 02, 2022
Publisher Jenny L. Cote
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0BNW9BJJZ
Best Sellers Rank #70,517 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#63 in Religious Fiction for Children
#148 in Children's Christian Animal Fiction
#261 in Animals for Children

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4.8 out of 5 stars
316 global ratings

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Customers find the book awesome, excellent, and a great bedtime read. They describe the book as engaging, exciting, and modern. Readers also find the writing quality well-written and Biblically accurate. In addition, they appreciate the lovable main characters and fun personalities.

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Customers find the book awesome, excellent, and a great bedtime read. They say it's nice, thick novels with lots of details and excitement. Readers also mention the author holds their attention and provides a heavenly plot line.

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"This was such a great book to read leading up to Christmas. Not only my kids (8+6) but also their grandparents and I loved it." Read more

"...the other books in this series, this one did not disappoint - it was excellent!I LOVE this series of books!..." Read more

"...and 12 who have read all the books in this series, believe the books are amazing and recommended them to their friends to read...." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging, exciting, and modern. They say it's a rollercoaster story that entertains, infirms, and touches the heart. Readers also mention the book provides a heavenly plot line with plenty of adventure.

"...The animals play roles in everything, but it is still true to the real stories. And that little drop off cliffhanger?! Perfect!..." Read more

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Customers find the book inspiring, encouraging, and well-researched. They say it keeps the readers' attention with Bible facts. Readers also mention the book touches the heart with humor, happiness, and pain.

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Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, Biblically accurate, and exciting. They also say the author sets an historically accurate context.

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"...She has read them again and again. They are so well written and really keep the readers attention with Bible facts and edge of your seat excitement!..." Read more

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Customers find the main characters lovable and fun. They also mention the stories are made fun with animals as the characters.

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"...Jenny takes biblical stories and makes them fun with animals as the characters. My 11, 9 and 7 year old love them!" Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

melanie stoltzfus
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2023
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This is incredible!!!!! This series has struck me so much! I love every part! Everything is so vivid and real. And I love how it is just so...connected! The animals play roles in everything, but it is still true to the real stories. And that little drop off cliffhanger?! Perfect!

READ THIS BOOK AND ALL THE OTHERS IN THE SERIES!!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023
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This was such a great book to read leading up to Christmas. Not only my kids (8+6) but also their grandparents and I loved it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book was awesome! My timing in reading it was good as ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015
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This book was awesome! My timing in reading it was good as I was reading through the prophets and looking for scriptures pertaining to the birth of the Messiah (leading to up Christmas). As with the other books in this series, this one did not disappoint - it was excellent!
I LOVE this series of books! So far, each book I've read written by Jenny L Cote has been phenomenal! Well researched, creative, engaging, captivating... I could go on but I think you get the picture. If I had to pick a favorite, this one might be it.... but it's not easy to pick a favorite.
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Lifelong Learner
5.0 out of 5 stars A fresh look at well loved Bivle stories for children and adults.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2014
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Read this book for a rollicling story that entertains, infirms and touches the heart. Jenny L. Cote's writing is Biblically accurate, sets an historically accurate context, develops lovable main characters. Where writer's license is used it is sensitively done,supporting not distorting the Biblical stories which it is her purpose to present.
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Allison Sonnier
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2023
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My son loves this series!
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Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Series by Jenny Cote
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2014
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This was an outstanding book and I have enjoyed the series. My grandchildren, ages 10 and 12 who have read all the books in this series, believe the books are amazing and recommended them to their friends to read.The writer holds the attention of the readers and provides heavenly plot line with plenty of adventure. They recommend that you read the books in order starting with The Ark, the Reed and the Fire Cloud.
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Coy Jordan
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2021
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Wonderfully written! I cannot wait until my little grandson is old enough for me to read him these books. The characters are so likeable. He will love them all.
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Grammy of 4
5.0 out of 5 stars Max and Liz
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014
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This is the first book I read in the Max and Liz series and loved it! I have since read Book #2 and am waiting to read book #3. I am reading them with my 11 year old granddaughter and 8 year old grandson who have their own copies! We all love this series for it is fun, engaging, tells the Bible stories well and are encouraging.
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars A good series for kids
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2016
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Bought one for a Granddaughter, she liked it so much I bought a few more in the set and she is reading them. Her excitement on the series encouraged me to purchase a set for another granddaughter. My wife looked through one and started reading. I may start reading.
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Nathan Blackwell
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on March 11, 2017
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My Daughters love these books. Ages 11-15.
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Ingrid Fast
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2016
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My 10 year old boy find this story very engaging. Lots of characters and drama.
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WB
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2017
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Daughter loved it!
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Jennifer Sloan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on November 12, 2015
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We love it!!
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