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Quirky, funny and immensely enjoyable kids'-eye take on the first Christmas - aimed at preteens, sneakily enjoyed by adults! Jamie had BIG dreams. He wanted to be a prince. He wanted his dad to marry a lovely young woman called Mary. He wanted an army of little brothers and sisters who would look up to him and think how clever and important he was. But at no point did he expect one of them to be a long-awaited king, destined to reign forever. Nope. Not part of the plan... The kids have taken over the Jesus story! JOSEPH'S BOY is the first of The Young Testament, a fun, accessible series of full-length books covering the whole, breathtaking sweep of the Jesus story and beyond, all from the perspective of the children. Overlapping and weaving together into one story world, each book has a different child as the main character - until the fifth, where we will follow all of them and their friends into young adulthood. JOSEPH'S BOY covers the birth and childhood of Jesus and his cousin John the Baptist, with apprentice carpenter / wannabe prince Jamie as our engaging yet sometimes huffy young hero.

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What an achievement... Vividly inhabits biblical tales, but in modern language for young eyes reading now... A fab and fun retelling of the New Testament in a way I never thought possible... an epic work, perfect for pre-teens... Highly recommended! Paul Kerensa, comedian, author & TV writer (NOT GOING OUT; MIRANDA; ROYAL VARIETY SHOW; SPITTING IMAGE) Brilliant for helping kids experience what it would have felt like to live in the time and place of Jesus, and follow the story as an adventure Justin Brierley, writer and broadcaster (Theology and Apologetics Editor, Premier Radio; UNBELIEVABLE? podcast and book) Joseph's Boy is the second book that I've read from L R Hay and like the first, I found it quirky, funny and immensely enjoyable. This is a book principally aimed at children, but honestly, it is a good read for any age... a ripping yarn... an inspired concept... intensely fascinating... I am waiting for the next book with baited breath Grant Leishman, Goodreads Top Twenty reviewer The author has a fantastic ability to draw the reader into the world of the characters... Told in such a comedic way that it definitely brings the scriptures to a mainstream audience. The characters were colorful with memorable personalities... This story is superb and one that every age group would find interesting and hilarious Readers' Favorite Many, MANY wonderful elements... The author knows her readers well... [my 11-year-old daughter] thought: 'It's fun to read a bible story written in a modern way... I was never bored... I will recommend it to my RE teacher'... Excellent comic timing... full of little gems that will surprise the reader and keep them turning the page Wishing Shelf Book Awards A delightful tale... a wonderful read for any middle grade and preteen reader... I would also recommend it for parents and teachers who want to engage children in Bible stories from a brand new angle Readers' Favorite Joseph's Boy is a story for all seasons and will keep you company with its engaging tone... Jamie is irresistible... I believe children will easily identify and will have a good time reading his adventures. I highly recommend Joseph's Boy to all of them Readers' Favorite

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Lynn Robertson Hay has a passion for storytelling - acting and writing since she was a child, and now professionally for over thirty years. Her writing covers TV, film, radio and theatre, winning an award from the Writers' Guild of Great Britain for Best Children's Theatre. One of her episodes, Nun But The Brave, was chosen as the example of how to write for DOCTORS on a BBC training scheme. Jared Harris is attached to star in screenplay BRAVE THE DARK. As an actor, Lynn has played parts ranging from Lady Macbeth to Mole and Puck to Miss Prism. She recently made her West End debut understudying Stockard Channing in APOLOGIA, going on as the lead numerous times, and also appeared in the third season of crime drama UNFORGOTTEN for ITV. Her one-woman show REDEEMING FEATURES has played a variety of venues in the UK, US and Europe: churches, theatres, tents, shopping malls, conference centres, cafes, a swish hotel on a Swiss mountain, and the only part of Glastonbury Abbey still standing (not her fault). You can see her reading many excerpts from her books and answering children's questions about writing on YouTube channel, L R Hay. Lynn's claim to fame is that she once won an episode of TV quiz show FIFTEEN TO ONE. Twitter: @jairus_girl @lynnrobshay

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