Chuck Black started writing books to get his own children interested in reading the Bible. He wrote the Kingdom Series, a series of allegories which expand the testaments. The books transport readers back to a time when chivalry reigned. The stories feature knights living out the Biblical stories and leading readers to Jesus and his reigning triumph on high. His current series is The Knights of Arrethtrae and Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest is one of the newest books in this series
Plot of Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest
Rowan knew from a young age that he should be a swordsman. It didn't seem probable as he was poor and lived on the streets. He eventually found work in a stable. It was here he met Sir Aldwyn, who after watching Rowan with a sword invited him to the haven of the Prince to be trained.
Sir Rowan grew to be a fine swordsman who was also versed in the ways of the Prince and the code. Eventually the only interest Rowan had was the sword, and going against Aldwyn, he began to enter tournaments. Rowan is very successful in the tournaments, wins lots of prizes and is lauded as the hero of Cameria.
One fateful night he is kidnapped by a group who wish to rid the world of Cameria and its assistance of Chessington. He is locked in a cave guarded by moths and worms that eat anything living. He is left here for over a year while his captors wait for his ransom.
Finally he is rescued by a maiden named Mariah. Mariah is a follower of the Prince, and Rowan falls in love with her. Rowan and Mariah travel to his homeland to get his prizes but discover it is taken over by evil people who wish him gone. They leave under protection of night and return to Mariah's farm.
Rowan and Mariah begin to train to help save Cameria. But Sir Lijah, a mysterious knight, comes and tells Rowan his destiny is in far off place. The trio travel to the place, but Mariah is killed in the process. Lijah and Rowan discover they are brothers as well.
Lijah and Rowan find the armor of their destiny and ride to save Cameria and Chessington from Lucuis and his followers.
Characters of Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest
Rowan is a young man who rises from humble beginnings to being a great person in the eyes of his countrymen. He allows his pride to keep him from truly serving the Prince as he was destined to do. He does learn from his mistakes through the assistance of two very strong followers of the Prince
Mariah and Lijah are both excellent examples of true followers of the Prince. They both live simply fllowing the teachings and striving to do what is right. They assist Rowan with finding himself and ultimately saving Cameria.
Extras in Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest
The book includes a question and answer section at the back for discussion. This section includes explanation on things such as Cameria, which represents America, and Chessington, which represents Israel. This section also includes the Biblical references for the chapters in the book. The reader can refer to these passages to read the actual story in the Bible.
The book closes with an author commentary. The author uses this section to discuss the purposes for writing Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest. He first wishes to reveal what happens when a person allows pride to rule their lives and the manner God uses hardship to pull us from that pride. He second wished to close the series with a speculation on the return of the Prince, Christ.
Uses for Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest
This book would make an excellent starting off point to get people interested in further study in the Bible of the idea of pride. It is an excellent choice for introducing Biblical truths to people as well. The book could be used by a youth group or Sunday School class as a point for study.
This book uses allegory to teach a story from the Bible. It could be used to teach young people to write their own allegories for Biblical stories.
This book and the others in the series are excellent reads and should be enjoyed by people of all ages. They teach Bible truths in an unique and fun way. Kids will enjoy the knights and not realize they are learning lessons for life.
Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest by Chuck Black, illustrated by Marcella Johnson
Waterbrook Multnomah, 2010
ISBN: 978-1-60142-129-6
Kelley Huston - A reader of all kinds of books, Kelley is an teacher who loves crafts and scrapbooking. She is a Disney fan who loves all things Disney.
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