Imagine: The Giant's Fall by Matt Koceich (Imagine series book 4)

The Imagine series is about various kids that go back in time to a major biblical event to re-live these familiar Bible stories that we've grown up hearing as children. In this 4th book, Imagine: The Giant's Fall, a fourth-grader named Wren Evans faces some insurmountable challenges as her mom has recently died from cancer and her house burns down before her eyes. When she is suddenly thrust back in time to Bethlehem, she is shocked to meet a boy named David and to realize that she is actually living the Bible story she knows from scripture.

I'm always on the lookout for new books that might interest my kids, and I have enjoyed reading through this new series by Matt Koceich. This series is intended for kids ages 8-12 years.
I didn't really like this book as much as the others in the series. The author included some of the biblical story of David with Goliath, but Wren was the main focal point and David the tag along. The author did use a lot of creative license with this story. So be ready to answer questions that may come up, and you may wish to re-vist the actual Bible story to establish what is truth and what is fiction.
Now on a positive note, I liked how the author pointed out that God was showing His love for Wren even as she faced hard circumstances. The author takes a young girl who is hurting and gives her a mission that will take her beyond herself and help her to reach out to others.

My Rating: ★★★

If you're looking for a good series for kids, check out these books from Matt Koceich in the Imagine series.

***I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.