I have always enjoyed historical fiction especially when it is Biblical as well. I was excited to receive and review The Heart Changer by Jarm Del Boccio, Author. I know it is geared towards 7-12 year olds, but I loved reading it.
The Heart Changer is written by a special woman named Jarm Del Boccio. She is inspired to write by what she encounters along life's journey. She enjoys traveling around the world watching others and things that happen around her. She is a teacher and former librarian. She is currently a teacher for SchoolhouseTeachers.com She wants to inspire others with her writing. She brings the Bible and history to life with her writings. This is her first novel and I can say it is incredible!!!
This novel takes place when the Israelites were being taken captive by the Syrian Army. Miriam is a young Israelite girl who is captured and taken to serve the wife of Naaman, who is the commander of the Syrian Army at the time. Her faith is all she has to get through this ordeal.
I loved how Jarm portrayed Miriam. She was real. You saw her fear and feelings of bitterness and anger. Who wouldn't be afraid? These men had taken her from her home and made her a servant girl. She was torn away from her family and friends and what she knew. She was thrown into a situation that nothing could have prepared her for.
You will see raw feelings and emotions from all the characters. You will see how Jehovah is able to heal and change the hearts of the characters in the story. I love how Biblical facts were weaved all through the novel. She brings the Bible to life in this adventure. I was very impressed with how wonderful the story was written. If you have a tender heart that is easily brought to tears, I would suggest you have a box of tissues handy for this one. I can't wait for my daughter to read it this Fall for her reading class. I know it will touch her heart as well.
I also enjoyed the study guide that you can download to go along with the book. It helps to talk you through the events of the book while also helping you to see the characters in a new way. From activities to recipes, she gets you involved in the time period and what life was like then.
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