King

Written by Andy McGuire · Illustrated by Carol Langley

Book #4 in the Young David series

A young shepherd faces a test of courage and kindness to free a trapped sheep.

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96 pages· ~580L

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Bookroo's summary

Young David, destined to be a great king, encounters a frightened sheep ensnared in thorns. Faced with a harsh shepherd, David must choose between fear and compassion. Can he rescue the sheep and prove his courage? Discover the early trials that shaped a legendary leader in this captivating tale of bravery and faith.

From the publisher

Adapted from the all-new YOUNG DAVID animated series and inspired by the feature-length, animated DAVID film, King is the fourth book in a highly-illustrated, early-reader, chapter book series that imagines the life of a young king, highlighting the courage and faithfulness that would one day make him God’s chosen king of Israel.You don’t have to hurt her to free her!The fire blazes through David’s words before he realizes who he is talking to. How can this shepherd be so mean? When David stumbles upon a scared sheep stuck in a thorny tree, he’s determined to help. Will he be able to free the sheep or will she be stuck forever with a shepherd who rules with fear instead of kindness?King David was one of the greatest leaders in history. His legacy has endured for thousands of years . . . but how did it all begin? Imagine what might have happened before the powerful Bible story of David in the Old Testament. Invite children to learn the values and virtues that made David a man after God’s own heart through this inspirational children’s book.

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