Foundlings Book 1 of The Chronicles of Peleg

The Peleg Chronicles
  
Book One

       
The Foundlings


by:  Matthew Christian Harding

 Published by Zoe and Sozo

 Purchase HERE or HERE.  


 Recommended Ages:  10 and up

Book Summary:

Foundlings, book one of The Peleg Chronicles is Historical Fiction "Fantasy" that takes place in the time period of Peleg, soon after the tower of Babel dispersion. In its pages we meet with dragons, giants, false priests, the death hunt, an under-city of the dwarven brotherhood, and many memorable characters. The story begins with Lord McDougal and his faithful shield-bearer, Fergus Leatherhead, departing their lands with giants at their backs, while before them lie in wait denizens of the bog-land and forest. Ever ready to protect and serve others, they gather in tow an assortment of displaced adventurers and find themselves embroiled in a mysterious search for the foundlings. Foundlings weaves together the Biblical principles of chivalry, truth, courage, duty, faith and love within the framework of Genesis, and a bold adherence to its historicity. It's an exciting page turner that leaves you wanting more, but more importantly it leaves the reader with Godly heroes to think on and emulate, and a young earth creationist view of history that conforms to the Word of God.

My Thoughts:

Zoe and Sozo have discovered a genre all their own.  The Terms Matthew Christian Harding likes to use for his Young Earth Dragon Fiction are Leviathan Literature, Behemoth Books, and Creation Fiction.  Throw out the old way you thought about dragons and discover how this writer puts them into books with a Christian worldview.  Foundlings is not fantasy though to the naked eye it would be easy to place it in that genre.  However, you will not find magic in this work.  

The publisher also says it is devoid of not only magic but evolution, humanism or compromise.  That alone gave me a thrill.  As a Christian there are so many worldly things I say no to when asked permission by my children.  However, this book gets not only approval but a standing ovation.  Do not be mistaken and think this book will also be devoid of adventure, thrills, fun and challenging thoughts. Foundlings not only gives you a ride that combats any roller coaster it gives you a true sense of heroism and family discussions that center on the glory of God's creation and Word.  Think your kid is not interested in the bible or Christian books?  This book will change both your minds.  This is an excellent read aloud for the whole family.  If you choose not to read this book aloud as a family, I encourage you to read it first or at the same time as your child.  This book provides discussion topics and insights you will want to explore with your child.  Besides, it is a great book and fun read for even the parent!

I want to encourage you to visit the Zoe and Sozo site for commonly asked questions about this book.  The questions discuss why the books were written and the position the author takes on certain issues like giants.  You will also find a link to a unit study for the book in the Q&A sections.  

One more thought, if you decide to purchase this book please do so from the Zoe and Sozo site.  If you purchase from that site there are not shipping charges and you get a guarantee that if your child does not like the book they will refund you.  I never go for those guarantees because of the hassle of sending something back but with their guarantee they tell you to keep the book and they will refund you anyway. 

Disclosure:  This book was provided to me as a reviewer for The Homeschool Crew by the publisher.