The Hidden Village
By Bonnie Rose Hudson
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Title: The Hidden Valley
Author: Bonnie Rose Hudson
Publisher: JourneyForth (BJU)
Release Date: June 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/ Christian Fiction
The Hidden Village is a children’s Christian fiction book
about a boy named Manju who lives in India. When Manju finds a village hidden
in the mangrove forest, he wants to do everything he can to help his new
friends. But what can he do when the people in his own village won’t believe
his story, and even the weather keeps him away from the hidden village?
This story is a wonderful read for children and adults
alike. The story is told through the eyes of the main character, Manju who
lives in West Bengal, India. He lives in a small village surround by mangrove
trees. One day while climbing a mangrove tree he noticed smoke from a fire in
another clearing of trees. Since he knows what can happen if a fire breaks out
in the forest, he investigates to find out where it is coming from. This investigation leads him to the hidden
village that this story is centered around. From there on, the story continues
with the daily life and adventures of Manju, his village, and his new friends. The
vivid details and descriptions transported me to India with Manju.
This short story is great as a read aloud or for an emergent
reader to read independently. The chapters are short and leave you wanting to
know what is going to happen next. This is a Christian based children’s book,
and I think it would be a great tool to use to teach children that they too can
share the Gospel of Jesus with others.
As a homeschool mom, I have been looking for books and resources to
teach my children about missionaries and examples of children sharing the good
news of Jesus. I thought this book was interesting and encouraging that no
matter a person’s age they can be a light for Jesus. Some of the extra features
that I thought were great include the pronunciation guide, information about
Manju’s home country, and ideas for the readers to help others like Manju’s
village.
About the Author:
Bonnie Rose Hudson's heart's desire is for every child to feel the love of God and know how special they are to Him. She works as the Director of SchoolhouseTeachers.com, the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. She would love for you to explore the wonderful curriculum available there and to stop by her author's blog WriteBonnieRose.com for resources to help teach your children about missions and the persecuted Church, free history and writing printable, discover how you can write for the homeschool market, and check out her newest release from JourneyForth, The Hidden Village, an early reader set in India.