The Bronze Bow Audiobook

" This tale is set in the time of Christ and relates an unsuccessful revolt against the Romans. Speare always provides vigorous historical fiction for the late pre-teen group. "

" I read this one aloud to my kids. The book gave a good picture of the attitude of the Jews towards the Romans in the time of Jesus. "

" i thought that it was very interesting "

" I love all the books written by Elizabeth George Speare. I couldn't read enough of her books when I was in junior high and high school. "

" another great Speare book. I recommend this to everyone. "

" A touching and beautiful story. Read this aloud to my children and was so tearful at the end that I could hardly finish reading. We were all greatly moved by it. "

" that book was terrible!!!!!!!! whooo!!!!!! "

" This book was excellent. While I don't think I could use this in school I do think that I would recommend this to my friends. It helped me to understand the Jews at the time of Christ so much better than I ever have before. I don't think I need any clues to remember this book because it had such an affect on me. "

" Loved this book. It was difficult to put down. Historical fiction which takes place during the time of Jesus. Helped me imagine how the Jews must have felt about the Romans and to think more about the Savior and his teachings. "

" This was the Newbery Medal book for 1962. It's about an angry young Galilean boy who has sworn revenge on the Romans for the death of his father and mother. He learns through the teachings of Jesus to love rather than hate. There were some very touching scenes in the story, and it has a good message. "

" Winning the Newbery Medal for this book proves that Elizabeth George Speare was a meticulous historical fiction writer. The portrayal of the subjection of the Jewish nation to Rome is described to the point of feeling like you are there. The Bronze Bow is one of my favorite books in my collection. "

" I recommend this to every young person that I discuss books with. Read in my first book club. (Jennifer's) "

" Great book to read while studing the Romans. Kids loved it. "

" Beautifully written, Speare does a wonderful job of bringing the personality of the Savior to life. Daniel is a very well developed character who suffers a great many disappointments in his life that lead him to choose a path of violence and hate. Eventually he experiences a beautiful and believable conversion. The book left me in tears. "

" MCL. I think it would be fun to have a mini bronze bow like the one he made in the book. "

" I listened to this and really enjoyed it. "

" Maybe read in junior high? "

" Spiritual and insightful. I almost cried, and I really never cry. I think everyone ought to read this book at least once during adulthood. "

" Listened to this on audio. While the reading was somewhat stiff it still ended up being a moving story that I would recommend. "

" Wonderful Biblical fiction that teaches that love is more powerful than hate or revenge. "

" Read this for Children's Literature at BYU and really enjoyed it. "

" Easy little book with a great lesson. "

" December book club book. Quick read...good book. "

" I read this book as a kid and I remember that I really didn't like it. "

" This was a read-aloud book for our family, and sparked many discussions about what life in the time of Christ might have been like. Very worthwhile reading, although not the best crafted writing. It won the Newbery Medal for excellence in children's literature in 1962. "

" I really like all of Mrs. Speare's books. This one was the first one I read. Really brings that time period to life. "

" I really like all of Mrs. Speare's books. This one was the first one I read. Really brings that time period to life. "

" I just wish it didn't end the way it did. It leaves too much up to the imagination. . . . Heheh. "

" It's been a few years since I read this book, but I remember being moved by it and thinking about it for a long time after I read it. It's plenty entertaining, but also makes you think, and the end really stuck with me. Great book! "

" I read this book with some friends, and we discussed it. I hadn't done that in a while so it was cool. I got a lot more out of it that way. I really enjoyed it. "

" I loved how detailed and historically accurate Speare was without being distracting or exaggerated. The thing about this book I enjoyed the most was the first person experience of the political climate during this part of history. Beautifully written, and very insightful. "

" A "good read" for sure! I loved that it was centered at the time of Christ, who comes to be an influential person in this boy's life. It is about the struggle a young boy has between seeking revenge and being full of hate or letting bad things go and forgiving others and being full of love instead. "

" Excellent....couldn't put it down towards the end! "

" I thought the story was very cool. "

" This book is one of those great historical fiction novels that can suck you into the time you are reading about. I remember being so enthralled by this story. Great book. "

" This was one of my very favorite books as a young teen. I also credit this book with helping build my testimony of Jesus Christ. I need to read it again. "

" Don't remember it perfectly, but I liked it. We own it. "

" My husband recommended, and I really did not want to read and ended up really loving it, could not put down. "

" This is a powerful book that focuses on Christ and what He meant to some of the Jewish people. I love fiction--it really teaches you empathy. "

" Not one of my favorites by Speares. I really felt the main character's fixation on revenge was too overdone and made me like him less. "

" I really enjoyed this book. The main character is angry and vengeful, lonely and frustrated, feeling responsible for his sister yet full of resentment. It brought to life a time I'd learned about in Sunday School all my life and peopled it with characters I cared about who were changed by Christ. "

" The mere fact that this story fringed upon the life of Jesus made me rate it as a 5. I enjoyed learning more about him and his power from a different perspective. "

" I was touched by the parts with Jesus in them,<br/>especially when he was healing the sick. I liked the<br/>perspective.<br/> "

" We read this as a family every year. "

" Not at all what I expected. I liked it though! "

" A must read!!! I still have tears in my eyes! What a beautiful story! My faith in Jesus Christ just grew! Go get this book! "

" This is a good book about a boy who changes because of Christ. "

" I read this book in elementarty school and I have been hooked on books since "

" I enjoyed this story. It gave me an idea of how it might have been to live in Jesus' time. Also teaches that love is stronger than hate. If you can let go of hate and forgive you will be happier. "

" The Bronze Bow is a spectacular book; a great read! I loved how it included people from the Bible, Jesus and Simon Peter. I admire Daniel's willingness to provide for his sister Lea, when he easily could have left her to return to Rosh's Band. Speare is by far my favorite author! "

" My mom tried to get me to read this book for years and I wouldn't because the cover didn't look interesting. I finally got desperate for something to read and I was completely taken by it and wouldn't put it down. Inspirational but with a fabulous story and characters! "

" Elizabeth George Speare is a really great author and this book that takes place in the time of Jesus Christ's ministry on earth is really interesting. "

" This book helps you really visulize what life would have been like at the time of Jesus. It was clean and a quick read. "

" This book is excellent in every way. I highly recommend it. It's a historical fiction book that takes place during Christ's earthly ministry. "