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ISBN: 978-1-7332548-1-6
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Contents
A Note to Parents and Guardians
Chapter 1: Jordan’s Choice
Chapter 2: A Light Under the Bushes
Chapter 3: No Ordinary Key
Chapter 4: Where’s Persia?
Chapter 5: Two Different Worlds
Chapter 6: A Risky Plan
Chapter 7: Going Before the King
Chapter 8: Tell Me Who Did This!
Chapter 9: The Key of Courage
Chapter 10: Home Again
Suggested Bible Reading and Discussion
About the Author
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This book is a work of fiction that highlights real stories and real people in the Bible. I wanted to create a book for kids to help them learn about Biblical principles and Godly character in a fun way. Whenever real people from the Bible appear, all intent has been made to keep the integrity of their character and story although certain actions and events are fictional. My hope is that your child will discover that even though Bible characters lived a long time ago in a foreign place, we can still relate to them and learn valuable lessons from how they lived their lives.
At the end of the book there are discussion questions and a suggested Bible reading to encourage your child to read more about Esther in the Bible.
May you also have fun on this journey of courage!
Chapter 1
Jordan’s Choice
“Jordan, I would like to speak with you for a few minutes before you go to recess,” said Mr. Whitfield. “The rest of you may go outside.”
“Yes, Mr. Whitfield,” said Jordan as his classmates lined up and walked out the door to the playground.
“I’ll wait for you at the basketball court,” whispered Grant, Jordan’s best friend.
“Okay, I’ll meet you there,” replied Jordan. He walked over to his teacher’s desk.
“As you know, the end of the school year is almost here,” said Mr. Whitfield. “In two weeks, we will have a school assembly and invite all the parents. I will have a few of my second graders present some of their work.”
“This has been such a great class, Mr. Whitfield,” said Jordan.
“And you’ve done very well,” said Mr. Whitfield proudly. “That is why I’ve chosen you to read one of your papers out loud at the assembly.”
“Read out loud?” asked Jordan nervously. “Which paper?”
Mr. Whitfield opened a folder on his desk and pulled out a piece of paper. He handed it to Jordan. “I want you to read this paper you wrote on being kind to everyone,” he said.
Jordan stared at the paper in his hand. The words were blurry and he could feel his heart pounding inside of his chest. “How many people will be at the assembly?” he asked.
“All the students in the school and their parents will be invited,” replied Mr. Whitfield.
Jordan felt his heart pounding even harder as he thought about reading his paper in front of so many people. “I...I’m not sure I can do that, Mr. Whitfield,” he stuttered.
“Why not?” asked Mr. Whitfield. “It’s a very good paper.”
“I...I just feel really scared to do something like that,” replied Jordan. “What if the older kids laugh at me?”
“I don’t think anyone would laugh at you,” encouraged Mr. Whitfield. “I understand being scared to do something, but that doesn’t mean you can’t do it. I think everyone could learn a lot from what you have to say.”
“I don’t think I want to do it,” said Jordan, staring at the floor.
“Well, that’s your choice, Jordan,” said Mr. Whitfield. “Would you at least think about it and let me know by Monday?”
“Sure,” answered Jordan. “But I know I won’t change my mind. Can I go to recess?”
“Of course,” Mr. Whitfield replied.
Jordan quickly put the paper in his backpack and ran off to find Grant on the basketball court.
“Dude, did you get in trouble?” asked Grant. He tossed a basketball to Jordan.
“No, Mr. Whitfield just wanted to talk to me about something,” Jordan answered. He threw the ball toward the basket and it bounced off the rim.
“About what?” asked Grant.
“It’s not important,” replied Jordan. He ran to get the ball.
“Come on, tell me,” pleaded Grant. “I’m your best friend.”
“Okay,” said Jordan dribbling the ball. “He asked me to read one of my papers out loud at the end of the year assembly.”
“That’s kind of cool,” said Grant. “You’re a really good writer.”
