{"product_id":"the-ark-the-reed-and-the-fire-cloud-volume-1-paperback","title":"The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud: Volume 1 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJenny L. Cote\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMax, a Scottish terrier, takes his usual morning trot down to the loch where he hears a mysterious Voice humming in the reeds saying, \"\u003ci\u003eCome to Me...follow the fire cloud.\"\u003c\/i\u003e He embarks on an unknown journey from Scotland, meeting other animals along the way including Liz, a brilliant, petite black cat from France. Max and Liz become the brave leaders for their group, and eventually, for the entire ark. The mysterious journey, filled with danger, humor, trials, and triumphs, leads them across Europe to the Middle East. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals' natural habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout the previous one hundred years, Noah and family have endured ridicule from villagers while building the ark. Now this family must painfully witness the loss of lives and total destruction of the earth through the mighty flood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter the journey to the ark, the voyage in the ark begins. Liz finds ways to keep the animals occupied, including daily exercise led by the flamingos and a talent night where the animals entertain each other with their natural abilities. But a sinister plot develops Someone is out to kill Noah and his family. Liz follows clues that lead her to discover a stowaway who has deceived them all. Max and Liz foil the plot, but at a high price. The end climaxes with unexpected twists and turns, taking the reader from despair to hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenny Cote\u003c\/b\u003e developed an early passion for God, history, and young people, and beautifully blends these passions together in her new fantasy fiction series, \u003cb\u003eThe Amazing Tales of Max and Liz(R).\u003c\/b\u003e Jenny introduces readers to Max and Liz with her first book, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Ark, the Reed, \u0026amp; the Fire Cloud.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eWhen not writing herself, Jenny often teaches kids about the art of creative writing through fun, highly interactive workshops at schools across the country. Jenny now lives in Roswell, Georgia, with her husband Casey, son Alex, and of course, the \u003ci\u003ereal\u003c\/i\u003e Max and Liz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ark, the Reed, \u0026amp; the Fire Cloud\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772905849120,"sku":"9780899571980","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/847a17a27a7f6b56d343eb66073e96be.webp?v=1780416396","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ark-the-reed-and-the-fire-cloud-volume-1-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}