The inspiration for this book was the tradition of carved Jesse trees and stained glass windows used in medieval times to tell people Bible stories. Using her skills as a storyteller and her love of the Bible, the author has written a compelling story about the creation of a modern-day Jesse tree. She weaves evocative retellings of selected Bible stories with a sensitive contemporary story about the transforming power of love.

24 Bible stories retold and woven into an intriguing contemporary tale by award-winning children's author.

About the Author
Geraldine McCaughrean is an acclaimed novelist and writer of evocative retellings of legends, myths and historical material. She has written more than 160 books, published in 61 countries and and her work has been translated into over 45 languages. Probably best known for her official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet, she is also a three-time recipient of the Whitbread/Costa Children's Book Award and a Carnegie Medal winner. "McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children's authors." - The Bookseller

Reviews
"Highly wrought, subtle and compelling... a classic demonstration of the art of good storytelling."- Ian Hislop, Sunday Telegraph
"An outstandingly successful demonstration of McCaughrean's skill at retelling traditional stories for contemporary audiences" - Books for Keeps
"Vivid and fresh." - Children's Bookseller Supplement



Book Information
ISBN 9780745978062
Author Bee Willey
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Lion Children's Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing