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Chosen (The Lost Books, Book 1) (The Books of History Chronicles) | 
 enlarge | Author: Ted Dekker
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Category: Book
List Price: $14.99
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 10145
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.7 x 1
ISBN: 1595543597
EAN: 9781595543592
ASIN: 1595543597
Publication Date: January 1, 2008
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Product Description
Think with your heart and prepare to die for you have been Chosen. The land of the Forest Dwellers has been decimated by the Horde under the watchful eye of the vilest of all creatures, Teeleh. Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, is forced to lower the recruitment age of his army from 18 to 16. From among thousands, four new recruits are chosen to lead--and perhaps die--for the greater good. The chosen four are sent on a quest to prove their character, but their mission takes a dramatic turn when they are intercepted, sworn to secrecy, and redirected to a different endgame. Now they must find the seven lost Books of History. Books that have power over the past, present, and future. Books whose words are alive. Books sought by the Dark One that control not only the destiny of their world . . . but that of ours as well.
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Looking for a page-turner? December 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Chosen is the first in a series of 4 "the Books of History Chronicles" based in the Black-Red-White trilogy world. If you haven't read those, never fear, because you will still become enraptured by this series. You will travel with Johnis through his triumphs and defeats as he attempts to complete a divinely appointed task. It's an amazing little series that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Beware, you may want to order the next book as you begin the first because you won't want to wait to long to read the next installment.
If you are new to Ted Dekker's writings, then get ready for a suspenseful, unexpected ride because he is known for plot twists that will keep you addicted to his books.
Is mind greater than muscle? December 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In a grassy stadium field, twelve of the forest's strongest and bravest young fighters compete to determine who will be the four new squad leaders to serve with Forest Guard commander, Thomas Hunter. Johnis watches with his father from the sidelines as the twelve play this game called football, impressed with the strength of the contestants, but not their wit.
When the ball rolls into the audience and up to Johnis' feet, he hides it, rather than throw it back out. Thomas urges the contestants to find the ball, but they cannot. But Thomas knows Johnis has it and calls him onto the field with the declaration that he thinks Johnis can run circles around his mighty contestants.
Johnis is terrified but determined to show them all that the mind is greater than muscle. He uses his wit to prove Thomas right. Then Thomas announces that the Horde is gathering, and the new recruits, barely adults, will fight in four days time. But who will lead? Thomas calls out three names of the competitors, but instead of the fourth predicted leader, he points to Johnis. Shocked, Johnis shakily and reluctantly accepts his commission.
The four new leaders are first sent on a quest to prove themselves, but their mission changes when they meet a special someone who sends them on a new mission: find the seven lost Books of History before the Dark One does.
As always, Ted Dekker weaves a fantastical story with adventure, suspense, and danger. I loved his Circle Trilogy, and it was great to read a continuing story based in that world. Fans of the Circle Trilogy will love this story as will new readers. Highly Recommended.
chosen! October 21, 2008
yet again mr. dekker has amazed me ! chosen is a action packed story that will blow your mind.
you will want to read it over and over.
book purchase September 16, 2008
The book came quickly and in excellent condition. I would definitely purchase from this seller again.
 Good book, entertaining, recommended reading. September 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good story, Dekker rights well. Not what I call a 'page burner', but close to it. I enjoyed it, over all. At times I was frustrated with the characters because they didn't do what I considered to be logical things, but maybe Dekker meant it to be that way. I found myself drawn into the story and interested in what happened next. The book reads as if it is for late teens. It may be advertised as such, but I'm older and enjoyed it just the same. I would recommend the book. I read the Black, Red, White series and there a tie ins. I like that series more, but not a by a large margin. If you read the B-R-W series you would proabably enjoy The Lost Books series.
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