The Spyglass: A Story of Faith
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Book Overview
There once was a king who ruled over a darkened kingdom. Crops were planted and then failed, houses were built and then neglected, people were impoverished and dispirited. But when a traveler arrives at the crumbling palace, he shows the monarch his kingdom through the lens of an enchanted spyglass -- a spyglass that shows him his kingdom not as it is, but as it could be. The king's imagination is ignited by the spark of faith, and with faith comes hope and change. By sharing his vision and inspiring his subjects to work alongside him, the king restores his land to glory.Faith is at the heart of master storyteller Richard Paul Evans's moving new fable, which is brought to life by the rich, magnificent oil paintings of artist Jonathan Linton. Together, author and artist have created a powerful story that will inspire readers young and old to see their world through the eyes of faith.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0689834667
ISBN13:9780689834660
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Length:32 Pages
Weight:1.02 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 11.0" x 9.5"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The Spyglass
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I ordered this book because I like the way Richard Paul Evans writes and I have collected his novels for adults and I wanted the books he wrote for children. The Spyglass is an example of what we can do when we believe in a cause or a project. In our world today, with all the technology, I think that we have lost our creativity and imagination. The Spyglass shows us how if we just have faith to do a task, we'll be able to do the task and complete it. I would recommend The Spyglass for adults as well as for children.
Extraordinary enchanting lesson on Faith
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
What a beautiful enchanting story for all ages to read! I loved it, my children loved it! The Spyglass is a wonderful story to teach us (and our children) on how we view things in life. It taught me when we have faith and hope in our hearts we can reach for that which we thought was beyond our grasp. The illustrations were marvelous! I understand that this book is one in a virtues series, I can't wait to buy the whole collection. What a treasure to have! Thank you for writing a story with such uplifting values for our children! Keep them coming Mr. Evans!
A fairy tale with a message
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
THE SPYGLASS is the opposite of the "Enchanted Kingdom" books. It tells of a king and his people who regain their inner strength after a visit from a stranger. Children will enjoy the story, but there's an important message to be learned - you have to believe in yourself and others. This isn't done in a preachy way, but in the engaging text that parents and children will enjoy readng together. The paintings are beautiful.
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