The Shadow and the Promise

By Marty Machowski, Blair Files (Illustrator)

Part of the Redemption Tales series

Animals race to warn of a serpent's plan to destroy creation. Can they stop him in time?

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120 pages

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In a world newly formed, two rock badgers stumble upon a dark threat—a serpent with a plan to ruin creation. As the serpent nears the forbidden tree, the badgers must warn Adam and Eve before it's too late. Journey through Genesis and Exodus as animals witness pivotal moments, from the Garden of Eden to the Passover. Will the badgers succeed in their urgent mission, or will the serpent's shadow prevail? Discover the untold tales of redemption through the eyes of those who watched history unfold.

From the publisher

While two newly created rock badgers explore their growing world, they encounter a dark foe–the great dragon, the serpent of old. The sinister creature interrupts the badgers’ joyful exploration of the growing landscape to reveal his wicked plan to destroy God’s creation. When the enemy takes flight, the badgers race to warn Adam and Eve of the impending danger. With every thunderous flap of wings, the serpent draws closer to his perch in the forbidden tree. Will the badgers make it in time to expose the evil plan.The Shadow and the Promise by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who witness the events of Genesis and Exodus unfold before them. Join badgers in the Garden of Eden, an array of animals in the Ark, groundhogs at Babel, Abraham’s donkey, sheep from Joseph’s herd, the cats in the palace in Egypt, and a dog and oxen present at the Passover.

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