The Giant, the Slingshot, and the Future King
Tammar Stein, illustrated by Dodo Maeder
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Age range
6 to 8
>Bible story that expands on the most familiar part, told in lighthearted, playful tone
>highlights values of practice and resilience--learning something difficult; bravery (facing down a lion and giant); friendship (with Jonathan, King Saul's son)
>includes a note to readers to help them make a personal connection
>includes historical note about David
>Lexile score 570L word count 1,825