S.D. Smith describes his novels as new stories with old souls. It’s just that combination of inventiveness and gospel hope that made his Green Ember series so formative for my kids in the younger years. His heroic rabbit characters broke through the pages of the books and joined my kids on their backyard adventures, and the threads of redemption and hope stirred up plenty of rich conversations at the breakfast table.

I was thrilled, therefore, to learn that Smith has teamed up with his son to offer young readers a completely new adventure series! In Jack Zulu and the Waylander’s Key, readers will find an entirely new premise (a portal to a new world. . . in 1980s West Virginia), with entirely new characters (three quirky and courageous seventh graders). . . but with the same flair for adventure and heart for the gospel that makes Smith’s stories so compelling.

For a glimpse, take a look at this review from Redeemed Reader!