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The Mysterious Fence scored a home run for me, so much so that I hugged the book! (I wonder if that makes me a tree-hugger?)
The illustrator, Patrick Noze, outdid himself. It is page-turning excitement and brilliant expressions of color and imagery that help the reader visualize what the author, Jane, describes.
It is difficult enough for adults to grasp the concept of an invisible God, much less a child. I adored the illustrations because a young child can enjoy the book. There’s also much for the older child who can enjoy the story and the images.
The author does a marvelous job correlating an invisible fence and its purposes to an Invisible God Who gives us purpose, cares for us, and invisibly keeps us safe so that we may enjoy the freedom of living and learning under His protection.
What I Liked
- That play was used to segue into such an important topic;
- The visuals. They are beautiful and perfectly illustrate the story (which is huge for me)
- The intentionality of the parent she gets that lectures don’t work on kids, but interactive learning, on the other hand, does
- The ways we can feel, know, and “see” God was expounded upon at the level a child understands and an adult can enjoy.
What Gave Me Pause
- Not a thing!
My Recommendation
- The Mysterious Fence is an excellent choice for parents or Sunday school teachers who wish help answering questions like, is God a person? Why can’t I see Him?
- Buy a copy, and tell me if you, too, felt like hugging the book.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- Finished reading
- 12 January, 2024: Reviewed