Challenge on the Hill of Fire (AIO Imagination Station Books)

Such a great series. Glad to find them at good prices on Amazon!

My 9 year old son, who HATES to read, absolutely LOVES this series of books! My son has struggled to learn to read since kindergarten. Now that he is in 3rd grade, he has steadily progressed in his reading ability. Anytime I ask him to read "required" material, he balks. Then, he recently discovered some Imagination Station books on his brother's bookshelf. He started reading and hasn't stopped. He's read 12 books in the past 3 weeks...which is HUGE for him! I wish these books were still being written because I don't know what he will read next. But, I'm thankful for the time he's had with this series. Additionally, the Imagination Station books have history thread throughout them. He's reading and learning at the same time. Thank you, Focus on the Family, for an amazing series!

This book is about two cousins named Beth and Patrick who go back in time in a time travel machine called The Imagination Station. They end up in Ireland and meet Saint Patrick who is trying to tell people about Jesus. They also meet the evil druids who want to kill Saint Patrick. The message is that we should not be afraid to tell people about Jesus. This book has lots of suspense,but the writing is simple and the book is pretty short. I am thirteen and I liked it, but I would recommend it for ages 8-10. It also makes a good read aloud for ages 5 and up. I would also recommend the other books in the series. I read this aloud to my brothers who are 8 and 10 and my sister who is 5. They all loved it.

These books are a bit too easy for a 10 year old to read, but good learning chapter books for 6-8 years we found.

My kids at school loved this series. It is easy enough for struggling readers and interesting enough that many of my stronger readers went through the whole series so really good for getting kids into sharing their books without making them feel like their reading skills (or lack thereof) were obvious. Christian focus is very gentle so good for all the families.

Having thoroughly studied the life of Patrick for a play I acted in about a year before this book came out, I can say that it's probably as close to historically accurate as a kids book on the life of Patrick could be. Just like every other AO book, this one is thoroughly entertaining. My kids loved it, and I love that this series is giving them such a love to actually LEARN history and makes them want to know more.

Realistic story lines, age appropriate, supports good family values, consistent with Judeo-Christian beliefs. Kids want to read more! We like the short word puzzles too.

Son loves these books. It is always difficult to find books that interest boys that aren't inappropriate and rude. Good choice for your young male reader. Great job Focus on the Family/Adventures in Odyssey!