Fourth of four books in the Redemption Tales series for kids 8–12, retelling Bible narratives from the perspective of the animals who could have witnessed the events firsthand.
Part of the Redemption Tales series.
Experience the most exciting events of the New Testament from a new point of view—as told from the animals who could have been there.
The Death and the Victory by bestselling author Marty Machowski follows the adventures of the animals who could have witnessed the events of the New Testament from Jesus’s death through Revelation. Join jerboas at the cross, horses at Christ’s empty tomb, leopards watching Jesus ascend to heaven, turtledoves at Pentecost, squirrels who follow Saul to Damascus, and many animals on the island of Patmos with John.
| Age range: | 8+ |
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| Contributors | Marty Machowski, Blair Files |
| ISBN | 9781645075424 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | November 2025 |
| Dimensions | 140mm x 216mm x 10mm |
| Weight | 0.21 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 144 |
| Publisher | New Growth Press |
Join a wily cast of talking desert mice, polecats, horses, rock rabbits, squirrels, leopards, and more as they experience the unfolding story of Jesus’s death and resurrection and the birth of the church—all while avoiding those evildoing vipers at every turn! Marty Machowski weaves scriptural narratives with colorful vignettes to invite young readers to encounter Jesus in a fresh and faithful way. This will be perfect for bedtime reading and dinner table conversations.
Marty Machowski has an impressive track record of creating theologically rich family Bible studies. The Death and the Victory provides a resource for engaging kids narratively in the most important story they will ever hear, the story of Christ’s death and resurrection.
As a mom, I long for my kids to see the wonder of Jesus’s death and resurrection. The Death and the Victory tells this story with creativity and biblical faithfulness, helping children see and celebrate the good news that Christ has conquered sin and death forever.
