Past Watchful Dragons: Biblical Stories Retold

Welcome to the world of Erith, where the stars sing the stories of heroes, horses, kings, maidens, warriors, and dragons. Author Rose John Sheffler brilliantly crafts these fairy tale retellings of biblical stories like the Fall of Satan, Adam and Eve, Queen Esther, Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream, Ruth and Naomi, the Tower of Babel, Hannah, and the Life of Christ. Paired with breathtaking illustrations by Michelle Carlos, this collection will captivate young readers ages 9–15 and help them rediscover these ancient biblical tales.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Word on Fire Votive
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1685781403
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1685781408
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7+ years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 0.9 x 8.38 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 4
Best Sellers Rank: #64,953 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Teen & Young Adult Christian Fantasy #75 in Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tale & Folklore Adaptations
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