The Bloodstone Chronicles: A Journey of Faith

Journeys to Fayrah #1-4

by Bill Myers

An action-packed allegory that captures our growth from non-believers to mature ChristiansThrough the mysterious Bloodstone, which symbolizes God’s great love for mankind, three children are whisked into strange and wondrous worlds. Soon they are visiting places like the Sea of Mirrors where they are nearly crushed by the weight of their sins, or the Menagerie whose prisoners are doomed to live in pure selfishness, or Biiq where one doubting child is allowed to experience the same deep and unfathomable love that Jesus Christ has for us.With the help of intriguing characters like Aristophenix—the world’s worst poet, Listro Q—a tall, purple dude with dyslectic speech, and Weaver —who weaves God’s plans into each of our Life Tapestries, the children learn the powers and secrets of living as citizens in the Kingdom of God.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fantasy, Christian, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Religion, Fiction

425 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Bill Myers was born into a Christian home, and although as a child he became bored with Christianity, he decided at the University of Washington quote, to "make God my boss." Ironically, at the University his worst subject was writing. He claims to have prayed, and said that he would be able to do anything for God, except write. Even so, he has become a prominent Christian writer, and has a large amount of successful books and films to his credit.

Reviews

[Kristen Kooistra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to the audiobook when I was a kid and it made me cry. I've been thinking about this book on and off for awhile and finally decided to pick it up. There's definitely no time like the first time, but this book is still amazing. The audiobook held more sway because there really is SOMETHING about hearing this story that takes it to the next level. Some books were meant to be heard.

Listro Q's dialogue was too much for me. Unlike Yoda's sentence arrangement, Listro's was sometimes hard to understand and didn't flow well. That was really my only complaint.

Like the first time, I loved the character development and the way each adventure showed the kids an important lesson. Though Denny's personal journey didn't make me cry this time, I also was prepared for it and still feel like it does a great job of showing how deep God's love is for us. How having something special that you created makes you willing to risk it all.

I wish more people knew about this book. It was one my siblings and I loved when we were kids and definitely deserves to land in more people's laps.

Catching up on my summer reviews, so I'm trying to remember specifics to a bunch of books. Apologies for the sparseness of particular details.(trying to remember that far back!)

[Jamie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting book that gives some basic concepts of faith to life. A few teenagers (Nathan, Denise, and Joshua) get to travel and see different worlds. A 'rock' they find called the Bloodstone. Their companions and guides are two very unique characters named Aristophenix and Listro Q. One speaks only speaks in bad forms of poetry and the other is extremely dyslexic. There is also a firefly/ladybug type creature named Samson.
The guides for these teenagers view Earth and its inhabitants as upside-down. As the story moves along it is very easy to see why they say that. The first world they visit is their home world. One immediate difference they notice is the difference of birthday traditions. On a persons birthday, instead or receiving gifts, they give them to others. Along their adventure they meet and are tempted by those that try to thwart their adventure. Each world they go to these teenagers learn valuable lessons about life and God. Such as how God gave us free will and what that really means when bad things happen. They learn why there is pain and even death and many more important life lessons.
The book is four stories in one. Each story has lessons for the travelers. Each lesson is easy to incorporate to our own faith and easy to understand. Each will test and strengthen the adventurers. This is a wonderful Christian novel for preteen to adult. The book is easy to read and keeps you fascinated until the end.

[Kellam Venosky · Rating 5 out of 5]

We read some of this collection of stories during summer school and I was hooked from the very beginning that I had to pick up my own copy to finish the story. It was so good!

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is one which has four complete stories included, It is a preteen book which gives is an interesting concept on faith. While it is similar to the Narnia series, it is not nearly as well written. It takes a group of preteens and teenagers through a series of experiences where their faith becomes real and they begin to understand who Christ is and what he did for them. There are bad characters who represent the sins of pride and greed, and in the end, all comes out well, but the endings are rather abrupt and it seems like the author just doesn't know where to go after the climax of the plot. My eleven year old grandson wanted me to read this book so we could converse about the characters. It held his attention for two stories, but after that he lost interest.

[Valerie Mabrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books that the whole family can enjoy. Read it for a bedtime story and everybody will eagerly want to go to bed just to hear it. Easy to use as a jump off for christian conversations with your kids.

[Billiejo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought-provoking, deep insights. Love this trilogy!

[Kristy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good book by Bill. It is comparable to the Narnia series, but gives you a whole lot more to think about, theology wise. Recommending my daughter to read this!

[Jessica Martin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fair book.. Wouldn't read again though!

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a book that put an interesting spin on an important topic.

[Doris Raines · Rating 4 out of 5]

I. Like. This. Book.

[Anastasia Tuckness]

Recommended by Esther; remember the character called Weaver.

Same author as Blood of Heaven and McGee and Me.