Title: Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin
Author: Dennis Conrad
Series: In God We Trust, book 2
Major Themes: Coins, Money, Ancient Israel, Ancient Rome
Synopsis: Marcus did his best not to mess up his father’s business trip, and learned all about coins on the way.
Last year, I read The Two-Cent Piece, a picture book about the two-cent coins that were used in the United States at the time of the Civil War. There was an aspect of that book that I did not appreciate, but I liked the pictures and the idea of the book so well that when Dennis Conrad offered his next book, Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin, I wanted a copy of it, as well.
Publisher’s description:
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 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:
I like Marcus and the Emperor’s Coin. It’s a beautifully illustrated story about a clumsy boy who is afraid he will mess things up for his father. He learns along the way how silver is mined and coins are minted. The comical pictures go well with the story. I’m looking forward to having the print copy on our shelf when it arrives here! I know my younger children will enjoy it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author, and these are my honest thoughts about it.
No warnings!
Age levels:
Listening Level—Ages 3 – 4, 5 – 8
Reading Independently—Ages 7 – 9
Links to buy this book:
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle | Hardcover | Audible Audiobook (unabridged)
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