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# 4.6/5 Star Rating Newbery Award Winner Timeless Classic Novel The Bronze Bow: A Newbery Award Winner – A Novel About Hate, Revenge, and Jesus's Message of Love for Kids (Ages 10-12)

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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock timeless wisdom and heartfelt adventure with The Bronze Bow!

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## Key Features

- • **Multi-Generational Appeal:** Perfect for young readers (ages 10-12) and insightful enough for adults revisiting childhood favorites.
- • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** Celebrate literary excellence with a Newbery Medal-winning novel that resonates across generations.
- • **Rich Character Development:** Dive into complex, relatable characters whose journeys spark empathy and reflection.
- • **Highly Rated & Widely Loved:** Join thousands of readers who gave this classic a stellar 4.6-star rating, making it a must-have for your collection.
- • **Timeless Themes of Love & Redemption:** Explore profound messages of love, forgiveness, and transformation that remain relevant today.

## Overview

The Bronze Bow is a Newbery Award-winning novel by Elizabeth George Speare, acclaimed for its powerful themes of hate, revenge, and Jesus's message of love. Ideal for kids aged 10-12 but cherished by readers of all ages, it boasts rich character development and a 4.6-star rating from over 2,500 reviews, making it a timeless classic that inspires empathy and reflection.

## Description

desertcart.com: The Bronze Bow: A Newbery Award Winner – A Novel About Hate, Revenge, and Jesus's Message of Love for Kids (Ages 10-12): 9780395137192: Speare, Elizabeth George: Books

Review: Love overcomes hate - I remember reading this as a kid in grade school. Rereading now at 64, I think it is a great read at any age. The character mix is great as each one is developed and the interactions between them is complex. As an adult, maybe some subtleties of the characters wouldn’t be as obvious when I was a child. The book is timeless as the main theme of the story is the “greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends” (Jn 15:13) and "Love your enemies." (Mt 6:27) these concepts are still problems today that show how little we have changed as we have become more “civilized.” Unbelievers do not comprehend that followers of Christ actually love their enemies and do not hate them. The story is something that can appeal to young readers but also adult readers making it a timeless story.
Review: Excellent read for all ages - This is a superlative fiction book. Just great. Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this is the story of a young Jewish rebel who is won over to the gentle teachings of Jesus. It is not a preachy religious book, however. Daniel, the main character in this story, is picture of what happens when hate takes over your life. He is so full of hatred about the Roman occupation and the oppression of his people that he is blinded to the injustice that his original leader, Rosh, participates in, and the consequences of his absence from his family. He must learn what the responsibilities are and the nature of true leadership while he comes of age. I would recommend this primarily to young men, but young women will enjoy the strong female characters as well. Daniel and Joel will be identified with by young men who read this book. Their spirit and passion are attractive. Every man wants to have a cause so big they can die for it. Though some aspects of the story are a bit predictable they are not melodramatic, but rather heartfelt. Speare does not dip deep into pathos. Quotes: "Daniel bristled. He could not make this girl out. Was she for him or against him?" (79). "He had taken for granted that Leah had lost her wits on the terrible night of her childhood. Was he any better, he thought now with shame, than the neighbors who would have tied her with ropes?" (129) "Strong arms and muscles were easy to find. A fiery spirit was not so common" (137). "With irritation he saw that the water jar was empty and that he would have to stand in line at the well with the snickering women. He bent and picked up the jar, and the bars of his cage slid into place around him" (158).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,550 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,600) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.62 x 8.25 inches |
| Edition  | Reissue |
| Grade level  | 5 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 0395137195 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0395137192 |
| Item Weight  | 10.4 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | September 1, 1997 |
| Publisher  | Clarion Books |
| Reading age  | 10+ years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love overcomes hate
*by P***T on November 20, 2025*

I remember reading this as a kid in grade school. Rereading now at 64, I think it is a great read at any age. The character mix is great as each one is developed and the interactions between them is complex. As an adult, maybe some subtleties of the characters wouldn’t be as obvious when I was a child. The book is timeless as the main theme of the story is the “greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends” (Jn 15:13) and "Love your enemies." (Mt 6:27) these concepts are still problems today that show how little we have changed as we have become more “civilized.” Unbelievers do not comprehend that followers of Christ actually love their enemies and do not hate them. The story is something that can appeal to young readers but also adult readers making it a timeless story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read for all ages
*by J***R on December 19, 2006*

This is a superlative fiction book. Just great. Set in Galilee in the time of Jesus, this is the story of a young Jewish rebel who is won over to the gentle teachings of Jesus. It is not a preachy religious book, however. Daniel, the main character in this story, is picture of what happens when hate takes over your life. He is so full of hatred about the Roman occupation and the oppression of his people that he is blinded to the injustice that his original leader, Rosh, participates in, and the consequences of his absence from his family. He must learn what the responsibilities are and the nature of true leadership while he comes of age. I would recommend this primarily to young men, but young women will enjoy the strong female characters as well. Daniel and Joel will be identified with by young men who read this book. Their spirit and passion are attractive. Every man wants to have a cause so big they can die for it. Though some aspects of the story are a bit predictable they are not melodramatic, but rather heartfelt. Speare does not dip deep into pathos. Quotes: "Daniel bristled. He could not make this girl out. Was she for him or against him?" (79). "He had taken for granted that Leah had lost her wits on the terrible night of her childhood. Was he any better, he thought now with shame, than the neighbors who would have tied her with ropes?" (129) "Strong arms and muscles were easy to find. A fiery spirit was not so common" (137). "With irritation he saw that the water jar was empty and that he would have to stand in line at the well with the snickering women. He bent and picked up the jar, and the bars of his cage slid into place around him" (158).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hate enveloped by Love
*by K***R on September 4, 2025*

This is a wonder filled book with an intelligence into human nature. Our mortal hates, our hopes, our desires to change, our need to be in tune with deity are shown clearly in this book. I loved that our Savior changed the heart of Daniel in this book.

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