In other words, the storyline and characters captured their imaginations.Īs a parent, it’s the kind of story I want influencing their hearts and minds, to have this kind of power in their play. Wolves and hawks became the new bad guys, and because we only had a handful of stuffed animal rabbits, dolls and bears had to fill in for some of the good guys. They began to work the characters into their make-believe play. “Please, just one more chapter, Dad,” became their nightly request.
My girls immediately fell in love with the story. I ordered a copy and we began The Green Ember when I returned to Colorado. Because my kids are similar in age (mine were 6 and 9 at the time) I expected my girls would equally enjoy the book. At his announcement, they gathered around excited to hear the story told again. We’re re-reading The Green Ember.” I had never heard of the book, but his kids certainly had. Jared was getting his four young children ready for bed when he said, “Aaron, you should join us for our bedtime story. It is a story where their gifts are needed and their character matters.Įarly in the Spring of 2016, I was staying with my best friend, Jared, and his family, before he and I set out to hike a segment of the Appalachian Trail.
#The green ember summary series#
Through a series of twists and turns Heather and Picket elude the wolves and arrive at a hidden outpost, Cloud Mountain, where they learn their lives are caught up in a much larger, more dangerous story. The Green Ember follows Heather and Picket, two young rabbit siblings, as they race to escape a pack of wolves who have just burned their home and captured their family. I’ll share the strengths of the story that have made me a fan, the four most common criticisms and concerns, and what I think you can expect if you family chooses to dive into the story of The Green Ember. In this review, I’ll share how I discovered the book and how my expectations were set. This is apparent from the hundreds of online reviews I’ve read of The Green Ember. These books are must-reads! Even if you haven't read the epic Green Ember series, or the Green Ember Archer series, you might just come to love it anyway! (I recommend reading it in order with the other series, which is by publication date.The opinion we form of any book is greatly determined by the expectations we bring to it. Just to add to the suspense, some mysterious dragons inhabit an unfamilliar island.
The second book, "The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner" was pretty good! In my opinion, it doesn't beat "The Black Star of Kingston", but has an excellent plot! You'll be holding on to the edge of your seat as you watch each twist and turn, sucked into the spectacular adventure of King Whitson Mariner, Prince Lander, Massie, and the crew as their ship is wrecked and traitors are on the move. (I'll try not to spoil it for you 😜) This is one of my favorite "Green Ember" books, and it might be become yours, too! I fell in love with the characters (and will probably remember them for a long time), watched as the brave rabbits fought dangerous birds of prey for the first time, laughed and joked for a time at a certain humorous part, and grieved for the loss of a beloved character. The first book, "The Black Star of Kingston", explains why and when the oath (My place beside you, my blood for yours, 'till the Green Ember rises, or the end of the world) was first pledged. Something the rabbits never would've even imagined. The mountains might hold something else, though. If you love "The Green Ember", "Tales of Old Natalia" is just for you!ĭecades before "The Green Ember", Natalia is bursting with life, and Fleck the miner suspects that the mountains beyond might hold coal, and he wants to find that store.
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