About the Book:
Book: Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin (In God We Trust: Book 2)
Author: Dennis Conrad
Genre: Christian Children’s Picture Book
Release date: December 2, 2023
Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin is an exciting adventure in the Ancient Roman Empire at the time of Christ. Eight-year-old Marcus and his father are on a mission for the Emperor and visit a mine and a mint where coins are made. Marcus himself makes a denarius, a coin with the emperor’s image.
Marcus goes to Jerusalem where he sees Jesus hold a denarius saying, “Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” What will seeing Jesus mean for Marcus, and will he ever be the same again?
My Thoughts:
When I received the audiobook edition of Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin, I loaded it onto my phone and then let my children listen to it while they looked at the pictures in the book. They really enjoyed the story, and I appreciated that there was a ding at the end of each page of text to tell my non-reading four-year-old when it was time to turn the page. That way, she could “read” the book herself. This story is narrated by a man with a pleasant voice. All the end material in the book is included in the audiobook narration. Read my review of the story here.
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About the Author:
A former coin collector for over fifty years, Dennis combines his love for the Bible, children’s literature, and sharing stories about the history behind coins.
Dennis retired as a professor of speech communications from Barstow Community College. He and his wife served as English and public speaking teachers ten summers overseas.
Dennis became a sustaining member of the Numismatic Association of Southern California in 1979. He is also a life member of the American Numismatic Association.
Dennis is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and a Fellow of the National Writing Project.
More from Dennis:
James L. Rubart narrates Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin on Audible.
Rubart is the best-selling, Christy Hall of Fame, CAROL, INSPY, and RT Book Reviews award winning author of sixteen novels.
His voices for the characters make the story come to life.
When first released, Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin became a #1 Release on Audible.
The book by Dennis Conrad became a number one bestseller in two categories: Children’s Christian Historical Fiction and Children’s Christian Learning Concepts Fiction.
Marlene Bagnull, Author and Director of Write His Answer Ministries says, “This story behind the familiar Bible story of Jesus’s words about the coin someone handed him will hold the attention of boys and girls and encourage them to consider what they can give to God.”
Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin opens the door for teachers, parents, and grandparents to have the salvation conversation with the next generation.
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Sounds like a cute book.
This seems like a great book to share with the kiddos.
This sounds like an exciting and fun book.