The Shadow and the Promise

An imaginative adventure for ages 8–12, The Shadow and the Promise brings early Bible events to life through animal characters, helping children encounter the beginnings of God’s redemptive plan with wonder, excitement, and biblical depth.

The Shadow and the Promise is an imaginative adventure that invites children to experience the earliest events of Scripture through the perspective of animal characters. In this creative retelling by bestselling author Marty Machowski, readers follow animal characters woven into the unfolding drama of Genesis and Exodus, beginning in the Garden of Eden as two young rock badgers encounter the serpent’s threat against God’s good creation. From the ark and Babel to Abraham’s journey, Joseph’s world, and the Passover, children are drawn into some of the Bible’s most foundational events through fast-moving storytelling filled with danger, wonder, and anticipation. First in the Redemption Tales series for ages 8–12, The Shadow and the Promise pairs adventure-driven fiction with biblical truth to help kids see the beginnings of God’s redemptive plan. Discussion questions at the end help readers explore the “truth behind the tales,” making it a strong pick for independent reading, family discussion, or classroom use.