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In the days leading up to and following the crucifixion of Yeshua, a magician and a trickster, Flea, one of the teenage vagrants who live near the temple, notices rumblings of discontent in Christ's followers. The plot contains profanity and violence.
Quick Summary
Set during the days surrounding the crucifixion, this story follows Flea, a street-smart teenage vagrant and magician's apprentice who navigates the turbulent world around the temple while sensing something revolutionary is about to unfold. Readers will love diving into the gritty, underground perspective of history's most famous story, watching a scrappy kid their own age survive in a world of danger, mystery, and political intrigue. If your kid loves historical fiction with a rebellious spirit and young protagonists like in "The False Prince," they'll be hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 5-8 who want their history served with edge and heart.