As a text originally published in 1856, there are some terms and usages in The Giant Killer that will be unfamiliar to both parents and children. This opens the door to further reading and research into what syllabub or a Fly Carriage is. Being an outside participant in this story, you can see the graces and mercies allotted for each character and how growth and development will become each child in this story. This story within a story engages all types of readers. It is hard not to approach the main characters with the same air that the Roby children do, which is a great reminder to each of us that we all have giants we need to kill in our own lives. Through the allegorical tale, listeners learn a valuable lesson of repentance and how each person is fighting their own battles. Fides is a knight that each of us can relate to who is guided by Conscience to overcome Giant Sloth, Giant Selfishness, Giant Untruth, and more. Scattered throughout are wonderful ink prints to engage and entertain readers. Enjoy a free Discussion Guide from the publisher as you read. Chapters are short and the discussion is rich. 141 pgs., hardcover. ~Rebecca
The Giant Killer by Charlotte Tucker (Generations Timeless Classics)
SKU
026169
ISBN
9781954745100
Grade 2
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Product Overview
- Originally published in 1856, a transformational story that highlights the giants in our lives and gives us the courage to fight!
- Spark a love for Christian-Fiction with this timeless tale
- A read-aloud option families can feel good about and read together
- A Lamplighter publication
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Publisher's Description of The Giant Killer by Charlotte Tucker (Generations Timeless Classics)
When the Probyn boys, Adolphus and Constantine, come to live with the
Roby family, conflict ensues. The Roby children are shocked by Adolphus'
and Constantine's behavior. 'How can those boys be so selfish, rude,
and spoiled?' the Roby children ask. But in time, the Roby children
begin to see their own faults as well. Through allegorical tales of
'Fides the Giant Killer,' told by Mrs. Roby, the children discover that
it is not just the Probyns who need to repent and believe in Jesus. The
Roby children have their own battle with sin. The giants of Pride,
Sloth, Selfishness, Anger, and Untruth in their own hearts must be put
to death. Charlotte Maria Tucker's (1821-1893) delightful and creative
tale uses allegory to teach children that it is by faith that we
overcome the giants of sin. It is by faith in Christ our Captain and
Victor, that we overcome. 'This is the victory that has overcome the
world—our faith' (1 John 5:4).
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 2 |
| Brand: | Generations With Vision |
| ISBN: | 9781954745100 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |
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