Boys Of Courage

Book Review: The Bark of the Bog Owl

The Bark of the Bog Owl, by Jonathan Rogers

Review by Caden Smith

Publish date: first, 2004, Broadman & Holman Pub.

Pages: 231

Time period: allegory

Age Range: 9+

Review:

The Bark of the Bog Owl is a picture of David in the Bible. The main character’s name is Aidan. Aidan lives in Corenwald and is the youngest boy in his family. Everyone in his family, including Aidan, is surprised when Bayard the Truthspeaker declares that Aidan will someday be Corenwald’s Wilderking. The Bark of the Bog Owl is about Aidan’s friendship with Dobro Turtlebane, one of Corenwald’s half-civilized feechiefolk, and his everyday life and adventures, which include a fight with a panther, a wrestling match with an alligator, and a battle with a giant.

In a nutshell:

I loved this book and would recommend it! It is very exciting and funny, in some parts. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the Wilderking Trilogy.

Book Review: Little Pilgrim’s Progress

Little Pilgrim’s Progress, by Helen L. Taylor

Publish date: 2006, (Moody Pub.)

Pages: 336

Age Range: 8-11

Time Period: Knights, allegory

Review:

Little Christian faces many a trial on his long journey such as The Valley of Darkness, Vanity Fair, Self, and many more opponents. It is only the help from The King that gets him to the Celestial (Heavenly) City.

In a nutshell: A very good book, taken from John Bunyans original work, Mrs. Taylor has done a very good job.

Book Review: The Door Within

The Door Within, by Wayne Thomas Batson

Publish date: 2005, (Thomas Nelson)

Pages: 336

Time Period: Modern

Age Range: 12+

Review: Aidan Thomas is beckoned by three ancient scrolls to enter another world: a realm of knights, warriors, kings , unusual creatures, and mysterious Glimpses who can travel between worlds. Join Aidan as he trains to be a knight and faces an almost impossible to defeat enemy.

In a nutshell: Good book. Has some blood, so discern. Part of a trilogy. Has a map. Recommended by Josh D. McDowell, and Publisher’s Weekly. Mr. McDowell says, ” …reminds us that there is much more to life than what we see before our eyes.”