Driven by its merciless leader, an army of rats has besieged Tira-Nor. The city’s last hope lies with a mouse so small and so young that even his family calls him “Runt.”
But it is not just the rats who want JaRed son of ReDemec dead. A cold shadow stalks the war-darkened tunnels of the underground mouse city. A bodiless evil threatens to bring the myths of the Ancients suddenly to life.
Betrayed by a hatred as thick as blood, surrounded by enemies too terrifying to comprehend, JaRed is about to encounter a power beyond even that of the Great Owl ... a power that will fling him into a destiny wilder than anything he’s ever imagined!
Betrayed by a hatred as thick as blood, surrounded by enemies too terrifying to comprehend, JaRed is about to encounter a power beyond even that of the Great Owl ... a power that will fling him into a destiny wilder than anything he’s ever imagined!
$16.99
HARDCOVER
5.5” x 8.5”
224 pages
ISBN # 0-9742972-1-6
HARDCOVER
5.5” x 8.5”
224 pages
ISBN # 0-9742972-1-6
Available thru: Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Send the Light, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders
“Schwabauer combines the best of Narnia, Middle Earth, and his own talent in this unforgettable retelling of David & Goliath.”
"absorbing"
“... a fantastic young adult novel that in effect retells the legend of David and Goliath. Set in the land of Tira-Nor, inhabited by sentient woodland creatures, one little mouse nicknamed “Runt” is the world’s only hope against an invading army of terrible rats. A thrilling adventure of putting one’s courage to the test in dire situations, Runt the Brave is an engaging saga told with excitement and flair.”
Recommended for ages 8 and up
“... an imaginatively told tale imbued with timeless themes.”
“Our family enjoys an exciting adventure story, but all the more when there are eternal applications. Runt the Brave is such a book. ... It was a treat to be as excited as the children for the next chapter, both for its thrill and for the happiness of a good discussion. The author will be writing more in the series and I heartily hope he does them quickly. If you like Brian Jacques’ books, you will be delighted with this, and all the more because it is a loose analogy of the tremendous story of David and Goliath. We highly recommend it.
- Ecclectic Homeschool Online
- The Old Schoolhouse
- Midwest Book Review
“... a homerun for children and youth! This captivating story shares the critical, timeless truth of the unseen God and shows that great personal, family and life barriers can be overcome with faith and courage. My eight year old son thoroughly enjoyed it. He could identify with Runt, so I used the book to encourage [him] to have the same confidence. Together we found that, once picked up, it was difficult to put it down. Move over Harry Potter, it's time your popularity falls for the truth in RUNT THE BRAVE!”
- R.E.A.D. to Kids
“... fast-paced, filled with intrigue, and action-packed... the tales of Tira-nor may be aimed at the Christian book market, I feel it would have broader appeal for fantasy fans, much like Narnia.
- Spectrum
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- Church Libraries
“an amazing read”
"fantasy for everyone”
- Heartland Reviews
- Kirkus
- VOYA
