104 pages • 3 hours read
Elizabeth George SpeareThe Bronze Bow
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1961A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare is praised for its compelling narrative and historical accuracy, engaging readers with its vivid depiction of first-century Galilee. Critics commend its character development but note some predictable plot elements. While considered inspirational, some find its pacing uneven. Overall, it's a heartfelt tale of faith and redemption.
Who Should Read The Bronze Bow?
Ideal for middle-grade readers and young adults, fans of historical fiction and inspirational tales will enjoy The Bronze Bow. Comparable to those captivated by the adventure and moral growth in The Chronicles of Narnia or the historical depth of Number the Stars, the book intertwines themes of freedom and faith in first-century Israel.
Recommended
Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
760L