Emma and the Giant of Gath

About this book

Emma has never seen a morning like this one.In ancient Egypt, she finds families working under Pharaoh's harsh rule-and hears that a man named Moses has come to lead them to freedom. But Pharaoh refuses to let them go. As the plagues strike Egypt and the Israelites prepare to leave, Emma discovers that freedom can begin with waiting, fear, and a journey into the unknown.Then Pharaoh's chariots appear behind them. Ahead lies the sea.Emma and the Road Through the Sea retells the Exodus through the eyes of an eight-year-old witness. From the brickfields and the hurried Passover meal to the crossing of the sea and Miriam's song, the story gives children time to understand the people and choices behind its unforgettable images.Based on Exodus 1-15, this illustrated read-aloud keeps Emma's imagined journey distinct from the biblical account. It offers families a way to experience the story together, talk about its difficult moments, and return to the original text with fresh questions.A complete, standalone adventure in the Emma Through Time series.