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The Outsider

Ruth: A Retelling

Katy Morgan
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This imaginative and biblically faithful retelling of the story of Ruth helps children 8+ to engage with God’s word.

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The Bible story of Ruth is imaginatively brought to life in this biblically faithful chapter book that helps kids 8+ engage with God’s word. Readers will find themselves immersed in the hearts and minds of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz as they experience difficulty, uncertainty, danger and rescue. 

With an emphasis on God's relationship with his people, this retelling is careful to depict human relationships appropriately and in light of God’s love for his people. Kids will learn that God’s providence, provision and kindness extend to all kinds of people, even to those who are outsiders.

Includes notes that differentiate the known facts from the imaginative parts.

Makes a wonderful gift for children 8+ years. A discussion guide is also included, making it ideal for book clubs.

Written by Katy Morgan, author of faithful, imaginative Bible retellings: The Promise and the Light and The Songs of a Warrior.


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Contents

  • • 24 chapters, tracing the stories of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz
    • Notes unpacking Bible background of each chapter
    • Discussion guide for book-club groups or families
    • Map

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Age range: 8+
Contributors Katy Morgan
ISBN 9781802542974
Format Paperback
First published May 2025
Language English
Publisher The Good Book Company
Endorsements

Sinclair B. Ferguson

Teaching Fellow of Ligonier Ministries; former Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

Katy Morgan is a richly gifted storyteller. In The Outsider, she brings her gifts to bear on what has been called the most beautiful short narrative ever written as she sensitively, faithfully and imag- inatively retells the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi. Drawn into the twists and turns of their emotion-packed world, we marvel at God’s faithful care and by the end discover where their story will eventually lead. While written with young people in mind, I suspect The Outsider will be read and enjoyed by those of every age!

Carolyn Lacey

Author of 'Say the Right Thing' and 'Extraordinary Hospitality (for Ordinary People)'

“A wonderful retelling of a beautiful story. Katy draws us into the drama and helps us feel the tension, fear, loss and despair of Ruth and Naomi—and their rising hope of a redeemer. The Lord’s kindness and sovereign care for his people shines through each chapter, fuelling the reader’s desire to know his love and protection themselves. Younger and older readers alike will be enthralled from start to finish.” 


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