A Godly King Makes a Deadly Choice. Josiah, the king of Judah, is alerted that the massive Egyptian army is marching across his land to help Assyria fight Babylon. Ignoring the advice of Iddo, his faithful advisor, Josiah attacks Pharaoh’s army. As the king charges recklessly into battle disguised as a soldier, Iddo can only watch the vicious combat, fearing the worst and wondering what chain of events has been set into motion. Will Judah be crushed between the empires that surround it?

Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 1 - The Coming Storm

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Ben, Avery

Manga

Zondervan

A Rash Attempt at Vengeance Puts Judah in Peril. King Jehoahaz approaches the city where Egypt’s mighty army is encamped. There he’s been summoned to appear before Pharaoh Neco, but Jehoahaz is planning to take revenge on Neco for killing his father. Can anyone stop this foolish, vain king from bringing the wrath of Egypt on their nation by trying to assassinate one of the world’s most powerful leaders?

Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 2 - Scions of Josiah

1 &amp; 2 Kings and 1 &amp; 2 Chronicles tell the history of Israel and Judah following the Davidic dynasty through the exile in Babylon. Against this historical backdrop of the rise and fall of maneuvering kings and warring empires, the fictional series Kingdoms traces in vivid manga style the saga of the dedicated advisor Iddo and his descendants. As he remains loyal to the memory of the just King Josiah and labors to keep his nation faithful to the Lord, Iddo struggles to protect his own family. Destruction looms from the East… while danger lurks within. When the Lord calls him as the prophet to the nations, Jeremiah doesn’t know that faithfulness to God often results in mistreatment from others. As he proclaims the word of the Lord to Judah, false prophets and royal officials try to silence him. But as Babylon’s army surrounds Jerusalem, the king and people of Judah must choose either to heed God’s instructions, or suffer destruction.

Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 3 - The Prophet's Oracle

Just as all seems lost with Judah’s exile in Babylon, Iddo finds hope in the prophetic writings of Ezekiel. The message given to the exiles—that even in a spiritually barren land, God can bring dry bones to life—still offers hope today.

Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 4 - Valley of Dry Bones

In suffering exile, the Hebrews have lost their homeland. But the events of the book of Daniel demonstrate God’s reign over all, including pagan kings and the empire holding the people of Judah captive. Iddo has the opportunity to meet the distinguished statesman and prophet Daniel on a fateful night when the Lord brings about a change of empires and once again exalts his servant while deposing the proud. As in prior events, however, the transition of powers painfully affects Iddo’s personal life.

Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 5 - The Writing on the Wall

Against the historical backdrop of the rise and fall of maneuvering kings and warring empires in 1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles, the fictional series Kingdoms traces the saga of the dedicated advisor Iddo and his descendants. As he remains loyal to the memory of King Josiah and labors to keep his nation faithful to the Lord, Iddo struggles to protect his own family. A new prophet emerges with visions of hope. Daniel faced death in the lions’ den, but the Lord brought him out safely. Now the next generation of Israel experiences that same rescue and divine care as they begin the journey home. Returning to the land is one thing; restoring the temple – the sign of God’s presence and blessing – proves to be a much more difficult task.

Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 6 - Rebuilding Faith

ENEMIES GATHER AS TIME RUNS SHORT With the support of a foreign king and divine favor, Nehemiah arrives in Jerusalem to rebuild its wall. While citizens join the effort to fortify the defenses, local governors who despise the idea of a reborn Jewish city gather their armies. Under this threat, can Nehemiah and his people build and defend the wall while also keeping the promise of hope alive for future generations?

A Nation Restored (Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic, Vol. 8)

In this first volume of the TimeFlyz graphic novels, Laurel finds herself kidnapped by some kind of robotic bugs who claim she is the key to saving the world from … a spider? After being whisked through a time portal, Laurel must decide between believing these strange cyborg insects, who claim they need her knowledge of history, or listening to the voice in her head that says they’re better off without her.
Laurel Templeton is normal, and that’s the problem: not only is her dad a world-renown scientist and her mother a trailblazing brain surgeon, her younger brother is a bestselling poet. So when four robotic flies show up claiming she’s the key to saving humanity, she doesn’t exactly believe them. And when they transport her through a time portal with little explanation, she ditches the mission at the first opportunity. But being stuck in ancient Egypt is no fun, and when she meets the flies’ powerful nemesis, she realizes maybe she does have something special to contribute after all. Though is it too late?
Pyramid Peril:
<ul>
<li>is great for readers 10 and up</li>
<li>combines science and history with a funny and action-packed storyline</li>
<li>will appeal to young fans of graphic novels, anime, and robotics</li>
<li>can be used in the classroom as a supplementary book, specifically on Imhotep and the era of the ten plagues, or as a basic introduction to the concepts of mass, time, and light waves</li>
</ul>

TimeFlyz, Vol. 1: Pyramid Peril

In the second volume of the TimeFlyz graphic novel series, Laurel and her four robotic companions find themselves in early revolutionary America, searching for the next scientist their nemesis, Darchon, is attempting to kidnap. When Laurel runs into Benjamin Franklin, she’s sure they’ve found Darchon’s target. But there might be a lesser-known but just as intelligent inventor they’ve overlooked.
After her father’s kidnapping and a better understanding of why the TimeFlyz need her knowledge of history, Laurel is ready for her next adventure. While searching for Darchon’s next target after exiting a time portal, they find they’ve landed in 1776 during the American Revolution—and when she comes face-to-face with Benjamin Franklin, Laurel is sure they found the scientist Darchon is after. But while Laurel and her robotic friends stay with Franklin and learn about a strange underwater vehicle called a turtle, Darchon is seeking out a different target—and creating his own army of reptilian turtles to take down the flies.
Turtle Trouble: 
<ul>
<li>is great for readers 10 and up</li>
<li>combines science and history with a funny and action-packed storyline</li>
<li>will appeal to young fans of graphic novels, anime, and robotics</li>
<li>can be used in the classroom as a supplementary book, specifically on Benjamin Franklin, David Bushnell and the American Turtle submarine, as well as the often-overlooked African American scientist Benjamin Banneker--or as a basic introduction to the concepts of mass, time, and light waves</li>
</ul>

Turtle Trouble (TimeFlyz, Vol. 2)

Barreling down the tracks to freedom…or disaster? Germany, 1938. A train speeds towards the Netherlands away from the powerful Nazis. On board, half of the TimeFlyz team guards Lise Meitner, a Jewish physicist as she escapes from Germany. But for her to get there safely, Laurel must lead the other TimeFlyz out of Darchon’s trap that will destroy the train. Action and suspense grip as the TimeFlyz take part in a struggle of good against evil.

TimeFlyz, Vol. 3: Berlin Breakout

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