In On Fairie Stories, Tolkien argued that truly great stories thrill us because they echo gospel truth. Colleen Chao’s new middle grade novel, Out of the Shadow World, fits that model. Part Pilgrim’s Progress, part Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this unique, imaginative novel uses vivid symbolism and a gripping adventure to guide kids toward an understanding of suffering in view of the cross.
My full review appears on TGC today:
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Our little 2-year old granddaughter is diagnosed with NF1 & soon to start chemo therapy. Our daughter took her to Johns Hopkins children’s oncology center yesterday for her initial consultation. She mentioned all of the children in the waiting area with PICC lines ready to receive their treatments.
Thanks for writing a book on this subject Kathryn! Just purchased a copy and will read it to her. She likes being read to. Blessings!
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Ah, I see you are not the author! 🙂 I will though look through your personal collections and make good on that original intention ☺️
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