The Outsider Ruth: a Retelling
The Outsider Ruth: a Retelling by Katy Morgan is a Standard Edition chapter book published by Good Book Company in May 2025. This 192-page book presents the Bible story of Ruth in a way that is accessible and engaging for children aged 8 and older, encouraging them to connect with the biblical narrative.
Readers will find themselves immersed in the experiences of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz as they navigate challenges and discover themes of difficulty, uncertainty, and divine rescue. The retelling emphasizes God’s relationship with His people, illustrating how His providence and kindness extend to everyone, including outsiders. This edition also includes notes that clarify the distinction between factual elements and imaginative storytelling, along with a discussion guide, making it suitable for book clubs and a thoughtful gift for young readers.
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The Bible story of Ruth is imaginatively brought to life in this biblically faithful chapter book that helps kids 8+ engage with God’s word. Readers will find themselves immersed in the hearts and minds of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz as they experience difficulty, uncertainty, danger and rescue.
With an emphasis on God’s relationship with his people, this retelling is careful to depict human relationships appropriately and in light of God’s love for his people. Kids will learn that God’s providence, provision and kindness extend to all kinds of people, even to those who are outsiders.
Includes notes that differentiate the known facts from the imaginative parts.
Makes a wonderful gift for children 8+ years. A discussion guide is also included, making it ideal for book clubs.
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