The Outsider

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. Listeners 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 a Bible-reading plan and 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 and homeschool co-ops.

1. Opening Credits
2. Chapter 1: The Decision
3. Chapter 2: The Strangers
4. Chapter 3: A Rock from the Heavens
5. Chapter 4: Harvest Time
6. Chapter 5: He Just Collapsed
7. Chapter 6: The Israelites Next Door
8. Chapter 7: Beyond the Boundary Stone
9. Chapter 8: I Tell a Story
10. Chapter 9: The House of Bread
11. Chapter 10: Talk of the Town
12. Chapter 11: Nobody Wants a Moabite
13. Chapter 12: I Need Your Help
14. Chapter 13: The Master
15. Chapter 14: Under His Wings
16. Chapter 15: Thief!
17. Chapter 16: The Harvesters
18. Chapter 17: Not Slaves Yet
19. Chapter 18: Naomi’s Secret
20. Chapter 19: The Problem with the Future
21. Chapter 20: It’s Time
22. Chapter 21: A Long Night
23. Chapter 22: Not as Simple as You Think
24. Chapter 23: The Man in the Cap
25. Chapter 24: Another Story
26. Epilogue
27. Closing Credits