SQUIRE & SCROLL REVIEW:

This wonderful Companion book to the Princess and the Kiss, by the same author is filled by all that boys will love.... ........A menacing villain. An impossible quest.  A dangerous journey. These elements belong not to the latest mind-numbing video game nor to a current multimillion-dollar action-adventure cinema blockbuster, but to the enthralling pages of The Squire and The Scroll...and it will will hold readers' attention as it subtly carries them toward commitment to its theme: protecting and preserving a pure heart.

Young men will certainly connect most strongly with this tale of a young squire who courageously continues his master's quest for the stolen Lantern of Purest Light. The book's verbal and visual delights, however, should prove just as enchanting to fair maidens, maternal ladies, and paternal lords. The Squire and the Scroll, destined to become a family classic, presents God's truths in a fashion reminiscent of The Pilgrim's
Progress or The Chronicles of Narnia. Like these well-known stories, Mrs. Bishop's story contains lessons understandable to the youngest listeners along with profound teaching perceptible only to the biblically astute.

Preston McDaniel's gentle watercolour paintings, generously scattered throughout the book, significantly increase the appeal of this better-than-fairy-tale. His wise use of color and light, whether in the most delicate shading or the boldest brush strokes, emphasizes the opportunities the squire and his master have to choose between wrong and right, evil and good. The artwork heightens the clear demarcation between the two paths, adding significantly to the overall impact of the book.

Thankfully, The Squire and the Scroll contains much more than pious platitudes. Its delicate and appealing presentation of eternal truth through simple story will sharpen the minds and, more importantly, challenge and transform the hearts of those willing to heed its message. Consider the following catalysts to enhance your family's enjoyment of this delightful work, and enjoy this book together with maidens and
squires in your home as you serve the Lord of all.

"The Squire and the Scroll gives us the opportunity to share a fascinating story of purity and courage with our son. It's an excellent tool for raising them up to be valiant knights for their king and for their future brides! Although of particular interest to boys, girls will love this charming tale as well!"

Reviewed by Marti Pieper

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