Children in the Night

by Harold Myra

Yosha and Asel, who come from a society that lives in darkness in caverns deep underground, search for the light which their people's traditions have never forgotten.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310572517
• ISBN13: 9780310572510
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company
• Length: 301 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A unique world, interesting characters, and exciting action make this a must-read

Harold Myra manages to spin an engrossing tale in a wholly unique world. The story is simultaneously simple and complex, making it accessible to children but also insightful for adults. It allegorically proposes the idea that humans are spiritually blind, looking for meaning in this life but often finding none. On the other hand, much of the book simply parallels aspects of the real world, and the action is just that, making for an exciting ride from start to finish. With such a well-developed world and mythos, I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

Children in the Night, a spectacular tale

With out a doubt a masterpiece! Harold Myra has managed to bring to life two of the most wonderful characters I've ever read about. Their development couldn't have been better. Myra discribes his scenes, amidst a world of complete darkness, with such ease and fluidity that no detail is left out. I recomend this book to anyone with an adventerous heart. The story is both thought provoking and gripping, while the characters are endearing and as real as a book could possibly make them.

Great Book!!!

When I first read about this book I wasn't exactly very excited about reading it, but since I got a very good price on it I decided to. I'm glad I did to!! Excellent book!! This book held my interest from the beginning to the end. I am reading the 2nd book in the trilogy now and when I finish with that I'm going to write a review on that too. Anyway, read this book!!!

Very, well done!

This is one of the best works of the fantasy genre to have been written in Christian fiction. The imaginative world created by Myra is a wonderful breath of fresh air compared to what is usually published under the rubric "Christian". He skillfully welds Biblical allegory into an decent plot; keeping you on the edge of your seat! The only problem is that at parts Myra skips years of untold story, giving you only a summary of what happened. Despite this, I sincerely recommend this book!

Incredible beauty in absolute blackness.

I was amazed by the imagery, by the gold in the creativity. It takes one's imagination farther than any world we can understand, into the depths of the earth where the only light is by chance, and the only faith is in the light. It's a must for explorers, believers, thinkers. And Yosha and Asel will be in you long after you have turned the last page.