Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: The Covenant: Book One the Messiah Brigade by Terry Overton

Book: The Covenant: Book One the Messiah Brigade

Author: Terry Overton

Genre: Middle Grade Reader

Release date: November 12, 2024

Middle schooler Zeke just wants to survive school unnoticed, but his intelligence and small stature make him the target of a gang of bullies. One afternoon, he stumbles upon a mysterious old box hidden in a pile of trash. Inside are trinkets, notes, and a Bible he’s never read, all hinting at life-changing truths if he can solve the clues. With the help of new friends in the “Messiah Brigade,” Zeke embarks on a journey of faith, courage, and discovery. Together, they hope to use what they uncover to bring positive change to their school and stop the bullies.

 

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I have to come really enjoy books by Terry Overton. The books are geared towards Middle School grades and always have a STRONG message in them. The Covenant: Book One the Messiah Brigade is the most recent book by Terry that I have read. I am very excited about this new series. 

WOW, this book is a fast read, but a Powerful message. Zeke is the new kid at school and he is also the target of bullies. The kids at his school seem to not like the fact that Zeke is a smart kid and does well with Academics. A group of kids take interest in wanting to be friends with Zeke when he finds a box of Treasures and a Bible is also in the box. I really LOVE how Zeke and his new friends want to solve the mystery of the contents of the box and do so with the help of the Bible. The author really shows the LOVE of Christ with the Scripture and Faith in this story. Bullying in schools is very real and I LOVE how the author tackled the topic with GRACE and showing that even the bullies can have a change of heart through God's LOVE and Word. I HIGHLY encourage Middle Schoolers to read this book and it also could be enjoyed by Adults. GREAT BOOK!

Terry Overton is a retired university professor of educational and school psychology. She has an Ed.D. in Special Education and a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her professional experience includes teaching public school, teaching at the university level, and being a college dean. She has two children, seven grandchildren, one great granddaughter. Her writing and publication experiences include textbook and journal articles in the fields of special education and school psychology. She seeks to answer God’s call to share the good news and grow the church by writing Christian books and devotionals. Her books have won Firebird Book Awards, American Writing Winner Awards, Bookfest Winner Awards, Reader Views Silver Reviewers Award, and International Book Award Finalist. Her books examine real world events with a Christian worldview. She enjoys writing for young children, middle grade readers, YA fiction, and adult level novels.

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My love of history, especially the WW II era, inspired me to write this book. It was an effort to combine the history of the world, specifically the cruelty of the Nazis to the Jewish people, and how bullying can result in kids taking over the culture of a school if not stopped. The three main characters decide to try to change the culture and make it a safe place from bullies. The discovery of a mysterious box of memorabilia of the WW II era sets the curious kids on their way. They find out there were three good friends who went off to fight in WW II to stop the Nazi movement in Europe. They see the parallels between their school, taken over by bullies, and Europe when Nazi forces were running over it. They soon figure out the meaning of trinkets, scribbled notes, and Scripture and use these to steer their middle school in a better direction.

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To  celebrate her tour, Terry is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: The Covenant: Book One the Messiah Brigade by Terry Overton

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