Secret of the Scribe

Secret of the Scribe by Jennifer Johnson Garrity - ages 10 & up

This new book published by Brimwood Press is fascinating story, told in the first person by 12-year-old Tabni. She is the daughter of a slave living in Sumeria. Well-written, with a detailed look at the customs and culture of ancient Sumer and Ur, this book will generate great discussions on world views. Tabni is discouraged - and finally sick of - the gods her people worship, as they did not save her mother, herself, or any of her friends in need. She hears a strange tale of a man from Ur who only worships one god. This thinly veiled reference to Abram (later to become Abraham) is the only reference to the Bible but none-the-less, this book is a great supplement to any old Testament Bible study or to any Ancient History course. There are three more books in this new "series" about worldviews, all by the same author:

• The Jeweled Astolabe (Medieval)
• Beneath the Cat's Claw (Early Modern)
• Rebel on the Path (Modern)

I haven't read them yet but look forward to doing so. You can find Secret of the Scribe here:
http://www.bookpeddler.us/
http://www.brimwoodpress.com/