The Prophet, the Shepherd and the Star (Volume 1) (The Epic Order of the Seven)

The Prophet, the Shepherd, and the Star is the first book in the Epic Order of the Seven series, continuing from The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz. The Maker has been assembling a team of animal friends over thousands of years to act as envoys during crucial historical moments. This mission marks the completion of the team, now known as the Order of the Seven, with the arrival of Messiah. The story features a talking musical scroll, a mouse that flies pigeons and drives camels, a writing cat, a brave lamb, and dogs that fight lions. The adventure vividly brings the Christmas story to life, showcasing the accuracy of prophecies and God's plan for Jesus' birth. Starting from 700 years before the Nativity, animal friends Max, Liz, Al, Kate, and Nigel collaborate with the prophet Isaiah and face challenges from the Assyrians and during the Babylonian captivity, encountering fiery furnaces and lions' dens. They meet the angel Gabriel and safeguard a prophetic scroll for the wise men. The climax unfolds with the Christmas story, highlighting the roles of Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, shepherds, wise men, and the protective efforts of a Jewish rabbi and a Roman soldier, all under the guidance of the small animal team. However, an evil lion relentlessly seeks to thwart their efforts and stop the Messiah's birth.