Icon A Novel
Icon A Novel by Georgia Briggs, published by Ancient Faith Publishing on March 22, 2021, is a young adult fiction that explores themes of faith and identity. In a dystopian setting where practicing Orthodox Christianity is perilous, the story follows twelve-year-old Euphrosyne as she grapples with her past and the significance of an icon that once saved her life. The narrative delves into her quest for truth amidst a society that demands the abandonment of her heritage and beliefs.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of social issues and religious themes as Euphrosyne navigates a world where the very act of holding onto faith could lead to dire consequences. The book also includes a Discussion Questions guide, designed to facilitate conversations among book clubs, youth groups, and homeschoolers, enhancing the reading experience. With 218 pages, this edition presents a thought-provoking story that invites reflection on the complexities of belief in a challenging environment.
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Forget your old name. Forget your parents. These are the things Euphrosyne’s grandparents and counselor tell her. But if Orthodox Christianity is a lie, why did the icon so dramatically save her life? And what can she do to get the icon back?
In a post-Christian America, where going to church, praying, or owning holy things means death, a twelve-year-old girl searches for the truth. Finding it may cost her everything.
Thanks to many reader requests, Georgia Briggs has created a Discussion Questions guide for her novel that can be used by book clubs, youth groups, homeschoolers, or anyone who’d like to start a conversation about this thought-provoking story! The guide is in included in the second printing of the book, now available.
An Orthodox Christian young adult book from Ancient Faith Publishing.
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