Heather J. (ReadingAddict) reviewed The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud (Amazing Tales of Max and Liz, Bk 1) on + 102 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I read this book aloud with my 7yr old son and he LOVED it. You can read my review here and his review here.
T.C. Robson -
Helpful Score: 1
Even a non-religious person like myself can appreciate the beauty of this wonderful read.
Max, a Scottish terrier, and Liz, a beautiful black cat, are called from their individual homes to lead an ever-growing group of animals to Noah's recently-finished Ark. Along the way are many obstacles that, with a little help from the Maker and his trail-blazing fire cloud, the slew of furry creatures successfully cross. But once they board the ark and settle in, a controversy starts to brew. Are the reclusive wolves causing all the chaos that is slowly severing the friendly ties between the animals and the humans? If not them, who could be responsible for such a task? It's up to the brave and intelligent pairing of Max and Liz to find out before it's too late.
This book had me flipping through chapter after chapter, anxiously following the creatures from distant and nearby lands to the Ark. Each character, no matter how big a part, has their own personality that shines through, providing humorous relief or a jaw-dropping twist to the story. Cote flawlessly links the details of the trip with the recordings of the Bible. The closing of the adventure is beautiful and tear-inducing. An amazing literary work.
Max, a Scottish terrier, and Liz, a beautiful black cat, are called from their individual homes to lead an ever-growing group of animals to Noah's recently-finished Ark. Along the way are many obstacles that, with a little help from the Maker and his trail-blazing fire cloud, the slew of furry creatures successfully cross. But once they board the ark and settle in, a controversy starts to brew. Are the reclusive wolves causing all the chaos that is slowly severing the friendly ties between the animals and the humans? If not them, who could be responsible for such a task? It's up to the brave and intelligent pairing of Max and Liz to find out before it's too late.
This book had me flipping through chapter after chapter, anxiously following the creatures from distant and nearby lands to the Ark. Each character, no matter how big a part, has their own personality that shines through, providing humorous relief or a jaw-dropping twist to the story. Cote flawlessly links the details of the trip with the recordings of the Bible. The closing of the adventure is beautiful and tear-inducing. An amazing literary work.
Carol G. reviewed The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud (Amazing Tales of Max and Liz, Bk 1) on + 69 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Just finished reading it myself -- loved it but disagree with some comments.
Given that it is a story of the Noah building the ark in the face of critics and in response toi God telling him to do it, how could you tell the story without mentioning Christianity?
It is a wonderful adventure story that looks at an familiar event (at least to most of us) from a different perspective -- how did Noah get all the animals on board? Did he go after them? Maybe, but not in this story -- God called to 2 of every kind from all over the earth and they journeyed to Noah and arrived just in time.
I hadn't thought about it before, but how did the animals from different climiates survive being on the ark, let alone the journey?
I'm a children's librarian and can't wait to both use this as a read-aloud and to recommend to my older students.
Carol
Given that it is a story of the Noah building the ark in the face of critics and in response toi God telling him to do it, how could you tell the story without mentioning Christianity?
It is a wonderful adventure story that looks at an familiar event (at least to most of us) from a different perspective -- how did Noah get all the animals on board? Did he go after them? Maybe, but not in this story -- God called to 2 of every kind from all over the earth and they journeyed to Noah and arrived just in time.
I hadn't thought about it before, but how did the animals from different climiates survive being on the ark, let alone the journey?
I'm a children's librarian and can't wait to both use this as a read-aloud and to recommend to my older students.
Carol
Shannon M. (confuzzledbooks) reviewed The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud (Amazing Tales of Max and Liz, Bk 1) on + 486 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
We are introduced to Max, the Scottish terrier. He is a brave dog led on an adventure by the Maker (God). He follows a cloud that looks like it is on fire and feels that the Maker is speaking through the cloud to him. Max finds on his journey that he is not the only animal who believes it is getting messages from the Maker. He meets another dog, birds, a whale, cats, cows and more. They are all being drawn to Noah's ark.
I really love stories that give you the idea that animals have a deep thought process, like humans. We have Max, who is brave and believes the Maker is bringing them all together for a reason. Then there is Liz, a black cat who is a library of knowledge. This is a very creative story of how things came together for Noah's Ark, and I am interested to see where Max and Liz end up next.
I really love stories that give you the idea that animals have a deep thought process, like humans. We have Max, who is brave and believes the Maker is bringing them all together for a reason. Then there is Liz, a black cat who is a library of knowledge. This is a very creative story of how things came together for Noah's Ark, and I am interested to see where Max and Liz end up next.
Wendy H. (donkeycheese) -
Max is a scottish terrier and Liz is a cat from France. Two animals that you will come to love as you read this wonderful book. Max is taking a stroll along the loch one day and hears a humming noise. Curious he wonders closer, and sees how the wind catches the reed just so, making the interesting noise. As he is peering into the water, he hears a voice carried upon the wind. "Come to Me" , followed by "Follow the Fire Cloud." After speaking with his wise friend, he embarqs upon an unknown journey meeting many other animals along the way. The mysterious journey, filled with danger, humor, trials, and triumphs, leads them across Europe to the Middle East.
Max and Liz are soon the leaders of the group and the ark. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals' natural habitats. However, mystery soon surrounds the ark and its inhabitants as a plot slowly unfolds of a stow-away determined to kill Noah and his family, thus erasing the human race.
This charming novel is full of goodness, hope, faith, mystery and charm. I could just envision Max and Liz on the big screen as they re-told their adventure. This is an excellent book to read to your children. The lessons learned and challenges faced hold your interest from page one. A very imaginative tale of the biblical version of Noah's Ark. Highly Recommend!!
Max and Liz are soon the leaders of the group and the ark. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals' natural habitats. However, mystery soon surrounds the ark and its inhabitants as a plot slowly unfolds of a stow-away determined to kill Noah and his family, thus erasing the human race.
This charming novel is full of goodness, hope, faith, mystery and charm. I could just envision Max and Liz on the big screen as they re-told their adventure. This is an excellent book to read to your children. The lessons learned and challenges faced hold your interest from page one. A very imaginative tale of the biblical version of Noah's Ark. Highly Recommend!!
