If you like dogs and outdoor adventure, this is the book for you. This is wholesome reading for age ten and up. When a child is lost in mountainous back-country, Joseph and his dog Moon take us on an adventure that is full of challenges as they track the lost child. They encounter natural hazards as well as human dangers and Joseph often depends on his faith in prayer to navigate the threats. The reader will learn a bit about the art of tracking as well as the challenges of surviving in a harsh mountain environment. This would be an excellent addition to a classroom library or home-schooling program.
Joseph and his dog Moon took me on a trip back to the times of Jesus. I re-experienced the story of the Gospel through the travels of this pair and the people they met. Cautioned by an occasionally present angel to observe but not to interfere, young Joseph and Moondog beautifully transport the reader to the time of Jesus. There we witness the birth, life, impact and purpose of His life. Thomas Trock has brought the life of Jesus off the pages of the Bible through the eyes, ears and heart of this observant young man. I had a hard time putting this book down until I read the last word (which is uttered by Moon). This is a book that will touch hearts and encourage young readers, animal lovers, parents and grandparents.
I just finished Moondog Forever. Oh my goodness, I don’t even have the words. Had me in tears!! I believe Thomas’s writing is God-inspired. I could envision all the sights and sounds and he just brought such perspective to stories we’ve read countless times and how he wove those Bible stories into Joseph’s story. And his description of the demons and vile creatures was amazing – sort of putting faces to evil instead of some slight mention of evil that you can just ignore or brush off. I could just visualize the scene at the cross so vividly. Well done, well done!!! I’ve stayed up till 2 and 3 in the morning the last couple or so nights reading cause I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Can’t wait to read the other two books.
You cannot guess what’s coming next. Love it! When is the next one????
The book kept my interest and I finished reading it in just a couple of sittings. My wife is reading it now.
This has just the right amount of tension and calm. With several easy-to-follow plots, it is hard to put down. The Christian message comes out naturally as do the many tidbits about things in the out-of-doors, survival and tracking. As one of the main characters states, “Well, today I’m a little less dumb than I was yesterday.” A refreshing novel.
This one is my favorite out of the Moondog series so far. I think it would make a good movie.
I loved these books!! I bought all three and read them all within a couple of weeks. I could hardly put them down – could not wait to see what happened next. They are full of adventure, struggles, growth, and some very deep truths. They made me laugh, made me cry, and still make my heart smile just thinking about them. They were so beautifully written with such vivid descriptions that it was almost like being there experiencing the sights, the sounds, and the smells myself. Such imagination! There are real life struggles, victories, losses, the whole package. A beautiful story of love, commitment, faith, and the hope that Love brings. Hope there’s a 4th one on the horizon somewhere.