The Bronze Bow

One passion fires 18-year-old runaway Daniel bar Jamin: to avenge his father's brutal crucifixion and drive the despised Romans from his homeland of Israel. While living in the mountains with Galilean Zealots, Daniel gains some unexpected friends and the taste of hope for a different kind of life. His enduring hatred, though, colors his decisions, endangers his new friends, and hurts his loved ones. But even while he plots with rebels, Daniel hears about someone new—a carpenter turned traveling rabbi. This Jesus of Nazareth confronts Daniel with a revolutionary thought: Hate is the enemy, not men. Can love really triumph over hate? Can it rescue a boy in the stranglehold of bitterness? The Bronze Bow, a Newbery Medal winner, is a powerful, relevant read in today's turbulent times.