Book Review: The Little House in Heaven by Kathleen Watson

I bring you another children's book, today, my Bookaholic friends. This one is for children of eight years old and is very firmly aimed at the Christian Market.


Book Description

What is in the secret place up the attic staircase? When eight year old Melissa goes exploring, she finds herself stepping into the pages of a book of Bible stories. At the House on the Rock she meets Jesus, who takes Melissa to her very own little house. This ‘little house in Heaven’ grows bigger and becomes furnished with ‘treasures in Heaven’ as Melissa walks in the Christian life here on Earth. Then she meets Rufus, the boy next door, who leads her into mischief and danger…

But Jesus is with her all the way, and she learns valuable lessons of trust and obediance in her trails. These profound truths are gently woven into the story as Melissa enjoys times of fellowship with Jesus in her little house in Heaven.

Eventually Melissa has to grow up and learn to walk by faith and the ‘treasure’ she lays up in Heaven becomes a glorious reward in the end.

Review

As I say in my introduction this is a book aimed squarely at the Christian market as it helps to explore the Christian faith with children. It is well written and the storyline is strong, following through in a way which makes it easy for children to follow. The main character, a lovely little girl called Melissa, is realistic and engaging. She learns about faith and prayer and these themes are explored through the eyes of a child which can be a refreshing change. The language used, on the whole, is suitable for the intended age group, although I did think that the use of The King James Bible may be over some of the children's heads. It does allow for parents to explore the different bibles with their children and also why there are different bibles. At times Melissa spends time in Heaven with Jesus, again allowing an opportunity for parents to discuss Jesus and faith with their child. I like the way the House in Heaven develops as the book progresses, a lovely theme that runs through the book and links to the title. I thought the ending was a nice surprise. 

Further Reviews

This book, aimed at young readers of 8 years or more, has a simple Christian message embedded within an imaginative story that is written with just the right balance between scene setting, dealing with thoughts and feelings, and furthering the plot. It is a long time since I was 8 years old, but I have enjoyed reading it – Evelyn Wendon Author


One of the best books I have read, feel good and thought provoking, creates pictures of heaven – Aylson Smith

Buy the Book

Little House in Heaven can be bought from Ebay  - £5 for the Book plus £1 for Postage


Or from Kathleen on this number 01903 725820

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That's it for another day Bookaholics. I am going to start posting more Author posts as well. See you soon and until then, keep reading and keep writing.