Imagine: The Miracles of Jesus by Matt Koceich

Matt Koceich has released another book in the Imagine series called The Miracles of Jesus. As with the other books, a middle schooler finds themselves in their normal life one moment and then waking up in a mysterious place the next. And this mysterious place turns out to be a story from the Bible. Each book in the series tells the story of a different tween, but all of the stories are hooked together in a bigger plan that is slowly being revealed as the series progresses.

This book was interesting as 12 year old John Le is one moment flying in an airplane heading home, and the next moment finding himself in ancient Israel. As John experiences the miracles of Jesus, he learns what it means to trust God even in very trying and fearful circumstances. Satan shows up as different characters (Lion, Dragon, Angel of Light, and Snake) throughout the story. The author does a good job conveying how satan is actively trying to destroy us, and how our power to defeat him comes from Jesus alone. I think it’s a series that will make kids think and also give them a fun adventure to enjoy.

My Rating: ★★★

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