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S.D. Smith It's aimed at middle-grades, but we've heard from families enjoying it with children as young as 5. …moreIt's aimed at middle-grades, but we've heard from families enjoying it with children as young as 5. (less)

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Should we read the green ember or the black star of kingston first?

S.D. Smith I would start with The Green Ember, then read Black Star. Thanks!

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Does this book have Christian themes? I am seeing it's classification as a Christian book but not seeing anything mentioning that in all the comments. Thanks

TR Upshur There is nothing overtly Christian in this book. No mention of religion at all. The major themes covered are ones that many Christian and non-Christia…moreThere is nothing overtly Christian in this book. No mention of religion at all. The major themes covered are ones that many Christian and non-Christian religions actually agree on: family, honesty, courage, standing up for what you believe in, staying true to oneself, believing in oneself, respect and compassion for others even when you don't agree or get along with them, etc.
I do believe the author is Christian.
I would not hesitate to recommend this book to kids who like fantasy and adventure woven together in an engaging story. It's not preachy nor does the author talk down to children. The Green Ember is a great read-aloud for all ages in a public school classroom as well as Vacation Bible School. (less)

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How come in the audiobook Picket says (in the Savory Den) that he could eat a HORSE, but in the book he says he could eat a HOUSE, and then Gort says he's in luck since he (Gort) had prepared a culinary castle for them. House makes more sense, because are horses even a thing in this series? They don't get mentioned, anyway.

Daniels' Kids In the actual text, and I quote: "The swirling clouds of appetizing aromas filled the recesses of the cave.
"I could eat a horse," Picket grumbled."
Th…moreIn the actual text, and I quote: "The swirling clouds of appetizing aromas filled the recesses of the cave.
"I could eat a horse," Picket grumbled."
Though you are right, horses are not mentioned other than that. It is odd.(less)

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Is this book complete in itself, or do you feel you have to read the next one?

Steph "The Green Ember" doesn't end on a major cliffhanger, so it could be read as a standalone book, but there's a really good chance you will want to pick…more"The Green Ember" doesn't end on a major cliffhanger, so it could be read as a standalone book, but there's a really good chance you will want to pick up the next book anyway!(less)

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