Tirzah

by Lucille Travis

Book Overview

Tirzah's people, the Israelites, have been in slavery to the Egyptians for many years. Tirzah and her lame brother, Oren, help gather straw to make bricks. She observes the suffering of her people and the injustices that are done to them by the Egyptian police. Moses begs Pharaoh to let them go, but Pharaoh makes them work harder.

One night, when the plague of death strikes down Pharaoh's own son, he allows the Israelites to flee on foot,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836135466
• ISBN13: 9780836135466
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Herald Press (VA)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

AWESOME Read!

My children and I were reading this as a supplement to our Homeschool curriculum. My children (and I) were spellbound by this book as we only read a chapter a day, we were in suspense everytime we had to stop. It gave a great perspective of what might have gone through a Hebrew girls mind as all the events chronologed in Exodus unfolded. I highly recommend reading this book!

Great historical fiction for kids

As part of our homeschool curriculum to supplement the book of Exodus, my children listened spellbound to this tale. It was excellent historical fiction for youth. The purpose of historical fiction is to bring the reader into the past, to let them feel that they lived it. This author did this very well. We walked in the heat and the sand, we thirsted, we repeatedly heard the whiners and complainers, and we felt awe at the power and mercy of God. No theme development? I guess it was as well-developed as in the book of Exodus itself. The touch of romantic interest was well-done, with several scenarios. Goodness knows there's enough of that in so many teen books, but I thought it was handled quite realistically. It's always there, but is not the major focus of life. Character development? No, it isn't too strong a feature of this book, but it's there. Ram obviously showed character development as he found faith in the Lord. Tirzah developed as she chose her friends, rather than the cousins she grew up with. And there was even a negative sort of character development for her mother, which, unfortunately, is too often true. I'm a little confused by the idea that the characters should have shown more maturity. Isn't that what we think every time we read the books of Exodus-Numbers? Why can't these people grow up? The theme of racial prejudice, based on one Biblical incident, is more fully developed in this book than in the Bible. And over-all are the themes of faith and trust in Yaweh (Jehovah) and trusting and following his prophet. This is a great book to get a feel of this historical time period, as well as to assess our own commitment to faith, trust, and obedience toward God and his prophet.

Great Story!

I am eight years old and I love this book! I knew the story of the Isrealites before reading this book, but I loved how the story helped me understand it better. My favorite character is Tirzah. She and Merrie (another character) are very loyal and helpful. I think it is important to understand how God works in people's lives. I really think its a good book, and I recommend it to other 3rd graders. I know you'll enjoy this story!

TIRZAH

I LOVED THIS BOOK. I AM INVOLVED IN CREATING A JERUSALEM MARKETPLACE AT MY SON'S SCHOOL. I AM ORDERING 20 COPIES FOR THE SCHOOL TO USE IN CLASSES. I GAVE MY COPY TO THE TEACHERS AND THE PRINCIPAL. THEY LOVED IT.

This is a good book if you like to read bible stories.

This book is a great book for kids like me to read because their is a lot of adventures and problems the main characters get in and out of.