Jothams journey is divided into short chapters to allow for nightly readings starting 4 sundays before christmas and can easily be caught up by those who start late or who forget a night here and there. Popular christian books for families by author arnold ytreeide advent, christmas, easter, preteen. Cornered by roman soldiers, all hope is lost for bartholomew until a fool jumps in to rescue him with wit and guile. The events of that particular night will once again change bartholomews life forever in ways which he thought were.
Fourth in a set of advent adventure books for families, ishtars odyssey follows the tenyearold son of a persian wise man as their caravan follows a star across the desert. The book has two sequels, bartholomews passage and tabithas travels. Another family read together story from popular author arnold ytreeide. Jothan had stayed briefly with bartholomew during jothans journey, and we heard of events during that stay from jothans perspective, now were hearing the same events from. Plus, just two years ago, the newest book in the series was introduced. A new advent family devotional from the author of jothams journey. This is the first year that we have read bartholomews passage as a family for advent devotions. Jothams journey a storybook for advent jothams journey is divided into short chapters for each day of advent, giving families the opportunity to create a seasonal tradition of storytelling in their home. Christmas stories for family celebration christian books. It is largely an exciting adventure story, following tenyearold jotham. We read jothams journey, by the same author, two years in a row, and really enjoyed the way the two stories intertwine.
Jothams journey is a series of four adventure books for families to read together during the four weeks before christmas. The highly anticipated followup to jotham s journey. Throughout the day they would randomly bring up questions or statements about the story, showing that their thoughtsimagination were captured. See all books authored by arnold ytreeide, including jothams journey. Jothams journey advent stories the curriculum choice. The brand new fourth book in the jotham s journey series. Ytreeide plans to release the final title in the trilogy next christmas. This advent series of books by arnold ytreeide includes jothams journey, bartholomews passage and tabithas travels.
Each night throughout advent, the stories build momentum culminating at the manger in bethlehem on christmas eve. Bartholomews passage by arnold ytreeide, 9780825441738, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The brand new fourth book in the jothams journey series. An advent book list for children 2016 my humble kitchen. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, jotham also encounters the wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to the savior born in. The fourth in the series of advent books by arnold ytreeide following. Includes jothams journey, bartholomews passage, and tabithas travels. Bartholomews passage is an engaging story that guides families through the advent season. As son of a magi, ishtar is a prince of persia and has an easy life until his father informs him theyre going on a long caravan trip. Arnold ytreeides family advent devotionals have become a muchloved christmas tradition, enjoyed by multiple generations. Advent takes me by surprise every year bright ideas press. Bartholomews passage by arnold ytreeide, paperback barnes. Tenyearold jotham s adventure takes him across israel as he searches for his family. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Jothams journey, bartholomews passage, tabithas travels and ishtars odyssey. The story follows bartholomew, a young boy whose village is ransacked by roman soldiers, as he travels through israel searching for his familythrough slavery, suffering, and adventurous escape. Jothams journey is part of an exciting collection that also includes bartholomews passage, tabithas travels, and ishtars odyssey. With over 100,000 in print they include jotham s journey, bartholomew s passage, and tabitha s travels. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend nathan, and end with a. Jothams journey bartholomews passage tabithas travels ishtars odyssey. Buy bartholomews passage storybooks for advent by ytreeide arnold isbn. Bartholomews passage is a sequel to jothams journey, written for the authors own children and published in 2000. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend nathan, and. Pdf jotham s journey download full pdf book download.
Arnold ytreeide books list of books by author arnold ytreeide. The book that started it all tenyearold jotham is left alone in the wilds of judea when his parents believe hes been killed. Ytreeide is the founder of storyteller productions and lives with his wife in nampa, idaho. Bartholomews passage contentsshow description jothams journey, subtitled a storybook for advent, is a christian book written by arnold ytreeide. He faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, jotham also encounters friendly wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds.
This is the first year that we have read bartholomew s passage as a family for advent devotions. The highly anticipated followup to jothams journey. His adventure takes him across israel as he searches for his family. Home creation to christ, biblical fiction, arnold ytreeide, youth ages 8 to, teens ages 16, young adult ages 16 and up, adult, our favorites, christmas book 2 bartholomews passage. Softcover, 168 pages, with introductory notes, family devotionals, and ideas for celebrating advent.
We finished the book a few days before christmas, and started bartholomew s passage. Although we were not able to read it during advent, our desire is to do so next year and enjoy the book afresh. In fact, last year i didnt even know it was an advent book, and started it 2 weeks before christmas. Other favorite christmas books we have a giant stack of christmas picture books that i love to wrap individually before the christmas season begins. Jothams journey started it all, bartholomews passage continues the adventure, and tabithas travels completes the story. A new advent family devotional from the author of jotham s journey. Young bartholomew s adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend nathan. Advent adventures series audiobooks listen to the full. You can enjoy bartholomew s passage without ever reading jotham s journey. Aug 26, 2008 we finished the book a few days before christmas, and started bartholomew s passage. A storybook for advent kregel, 2008 was recommended to our family for the christmas season. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with. Bartholomew s passage by arnold ytreeide, 9780825441738, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Most families read one each year, then repeat by the time they read a book the second or third time, the children are four years older and its a completely new story to them.
Ytreeide advent stories, 3 volumes by arnold ytreeide. Usually it came in off the lake they called galilee. These three advent devotionals will take you and your family from advent to christmas with daybyday readings and advice for making christmas a meaningful season of worship. Whether its the lost and scared kids of the jothams journey christmas series, the fightingtogrowup. You can enjoy bartholomews passage without ever reading jothams journey. We finished the book a few days before christmas, and started bartholomews passage.
A storybook for advent is the story of tenyearold jotham. The events of that particular night will once again change bartholomew s life forever in ways which he thought were impossible. Fourth in a set of advent adventure books for families, ishtar s odyssey follows the tenyearold son of a persian wise man as their caravan follows a star across the desert. Jothams journey, tabithas travels, and bartholomews passage. Though he faces thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, jotham also encounters the wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds his way to the savior born in bethlehem. Tenyearold jothams adventure takes him across israel as he searches for his family. Jotham s journey is divided into short chapters for each day of advent, giving families the opportunity to create a seasonal tradition of storytelling in their home. My children and i were delighted with this follow up book to jothams journey. Arnold ytreeide arnold ytreeide is a fine storyteller who cares deeply about spiritual growth in families.
Each book is meant to be read daily through the month of december and followed with family discussion over the devotional questions provided after each reading. The highly anticipated followup to jothams journey bartholomews passage is an engaging story that guides families through the advent season. A storybook for advent 9780825441745 by arnold ytreeide. It is largely an exciting adventure story, following tenyearold. Aug 26, 2008 jotham s journey by arnold ytreeide, 9780825441745, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Young bartholomew s adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend nathan, and end with a reunion with his family in bethlehem. Bartholomew and his new friend make passage through a strange and wondrous land, full of strange and wondrous people. From arnold ytreeide, author of jotham s journey, comes bartholomew s passage, another family advent story.
My children and i read this first book of a series of three several years ago. Jothan had stayed briefly with bartholomew during jothans journey. Bartholomews passage jothamsjourney jothams journey. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Following in the footsteps of his widely popular advent series jothams journey, bartholomews passage, and tabithas travelswellknown author arnold ytreeide presents a captivating story to take families through the season of lent, culminating on easter sunday. Jothams journey publishers summary in this widely popular, exciting story for the advent season, listeners follow 10yearold jotham across israel as he searches for his family. If you are new to this series, i would read them in the following order. He is the author of three earlier advent devotionals. Please read through for the complete details on this great giveaway.
Dec 07, 2009 arnold ytreeide, author of the jothams journey trilogy, has donated a copy of jothams journey and also bartholomews passage for two of my readers. Following each chapter is a spiritual reflection that gives readers an opportunity to respond personally to a spiritual truth embedded in the story. We read jothams journey a couple of years ago and, so, this year we decided to get another book of the series and picked this one. This one was a little disappointing, maybe two and a half stars.
His quest to reunite with his family lead him through danger and peril and right through the middle of the christmas story. Arnold ytreeide, author of the jothams journey trilogy, has donated a copy of jothams journey and also bartholomews passage for two of my readers. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his. Bartholomew s passage contentsshow description jotham s journey, subtitled a storybook for advent, is a christian book written by arnold ytreeide. Jothams journey is divided into short chapters for each day of advent. After having really enjoyed the first book, jothams journey, and the second, tabithas travels, i had more hopes that this one would include variety of story line and solid devotions for the kids at the end of each section. Following in the footsteps of his widely popular advent series jothams journey, bartholomews passage, and tabithas travelswellknown author arnold ytreeide presents a captivating story to take families through the season of lent, culminating on easter. From arnold ytreeide, author of jothams journey, comes bartholomews passage, another family advent story. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new. Jothams journey, bartholomews passage, and tabithas travels.
Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a. Arnold ytreeide books list of books by author arnold. I wouldnt share this book with younger children because it can be a little frightening at times. Jothan had stayed briefly with bartholomew during jothan s journey, and we heard of events during that stay from jothan s perspective, now were hearing the same events from bartholomew s perspective, which is interesting. A storybook for advent by arnold ytreeide 2000, paperback at the best online prices at. Jotham, whom many readers grew to love in jothams journey. Bartholomew s passage is an engaging story that guides families through the advent season. This books chapters often end in cliffhangers, which the kids loved. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend.
The 4th book in arnold ytreeides fantastic advent series. With over 100,000 in print they include jothams journey, bartholomews passage, and tabithas travels. With the entire roman legion tracking them now, bartholomew and his new friend make passage through a strange and wondrous land, full of strange and wondrous people. Jotham s journey publisher s summary in this widely popular, exciting story for the advent season, listeners follow 10yearold jotham across israel as he searches for his family. After having really enjoyed the first book, jotham s journey, and the second, tabitha s travels, i had more hopes that this one would include variety of story line and solid devotions for the kids at the end of each section. Bartholomew s passage is a sequel to jotham s journey, written for the author s own children and published in 2000. Jotham and his friends will delight your family with their tales of intrigue, suspense and victory every night of advent as their stories twist and turn and intertwine. Jothams journey a storybook for advent jotham s journey is divided into short chapters for each day of advent, giving families the opportunity to create a seasonal tradition of storytelling in their home. A family story for advent by arnold ytreeide bartholomews passage is an engaging story that guides families through the advent season.
Young bartholomew s adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a. This book s chapters often end in cliffhangers, which the kids loved. Jothams journey by arnold ytreeide, 9780825441745, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. These books have been on my wish list for literally years, but have been out of print. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend nathan, and end with a reunion with his family in bethlehem. We read jotham s journey, by the same author, two years in a row, and really enjoyed the way the two stories intertwine. Last year our family was introduced to a wonderful advent book for families, called jothams journey. Young bartholomews adventures start when roman soldiers destroy his village and disperse his family, continue through his enslavement to a tyrannical master and his escape with his new friend nathan. Bartholomews passage family story for advent kregel.