A Child of the King

by Bill Bright, Marion Wells, TurtleMe

As pictured; inscribed (to Emily) and signed by the author, Marcia Wells (f-B) This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563991500
• ISBN13: 9781563991509
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: New Life Publications
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 12 years and up

Customer Reviews

A Child of the King - A Story of God's Adopted Children and the Spiritual Battle Between Good and Ev

A Child of the King is a very well written book. It happens in the land of Withershins, where Prince Abbadon reigns. Jotham, a boy reaching maturity, lives at the orphange at Flotsam Manor. He always suspects that unseen eyes are spying him, and thus earns him the reputation of "weirdo". Yet Jotham is very skilled at his craft in woodworking, and his imagination comes alive in it. After moving to Acraisia, Jotham learns of a King in the land of Dominus that will adopt him and be a father to those who have no father. Jotham sets out to find this King and his son, Prince Morning Star. Yet Jotham's friends, Alfric and Gwyneth, try to persuade him otherwise, that all he hears is just lies. This book shows two worlds, good and evil, and shows the wars of truth and lies raging between them. The characters of God's three persons, Satan, and Christians are marvelously portrayed in this story. In my personal opinion, I think this book should have a sequel. I can see it becoming a trilogy like Lord of the Rings. Yet, sadly, Bill Bright is gone, and Marion R. Wells has not written more. Perhaps it was never meant to have a sequel, and perhaps they left it for imaginations to soar.

A magnificently engaging and fully satisfying fable

Collaboratively written Bill Bright and M. R. Wells, A Child Of The King is a fantastic and entertaining tale set in the mystical land of Withershins. A simple orphan's quest to find his father plunges him into an inexorable tidal wave of dark machinations, kings, princes, power struggles, and a great deal more in this magnificently engaging and fully satisfying fable.

For 'children' of all ages

A powerful tale for 'children' of all ages.....I was spellbound! Beautifull written, every page made me fall in love with the "People of the Book". This is a story that families will enjoy for generations to come. I'm eagerly awaiting the rest of the trilogy!

Truth by Allegory

Biblical truths can often be taught more effectively via a a fictional story than the normal teaching and preaching we usually experience. Christ set the example for us by telling stories to teach His truths. Bill Bright and Marion Wells have followed that example in a profoundly effective way in this book. The illustrations of God's love, forgiveness, redemption and restoration have put a whole new focus on theological concepts I've intellectually understood for many years, but perhaps not deeply experienced in my heart. Reading this allegory I sensed a new and deeper understanding of God's heart, of how He really feels about me as His child. Prince Morning Star's interactions with Jotham in areas of trial and temptation I likewise experience has given me a whole new perspective on what it really means to have a victorious personal relationship with Christ--to be a child of the King!

Theo-Fantasy at its finest!

I found this book on the caliber of C.S. Lewis Chronicles of Narnia. It shows how Christianity is an underground movement that fulfills the deepest of mankind's need. Spiritually we all are like orphans without a father or mother. Many of us have had believers as relatives or family friends that have prayed for years for our coming into the kingdom of light. This book explains many deep life-actuating truths like: what are Christians to be doing on earth once they come to believe?