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quick read but engaging
Both my newly 8 and 10 yr old sons read this in one sitting (each). Couldn’t put it down. If they had any complaint, they wished it was longer. On to Book 2! Thanks for wholesome, captivating reads.Laura D.
Book 1
Prince Martin Wins His Sword
Can a boy prince win his sword by proving he’s Brave, Loyal, and True in a crisis?
Admiring the ancient steel in the castle armory, Prince Martin longs for a sword of his own. But the King decrees his son must prove himself first. The boy gets his chance when the caw of a crow alerts him to trouble in the forest. From the safety of the trees, he spies four terrifying villains bent on kidnapping an innocent victim! And the only thing standing between predator and prey is a courageous stranger—who could sure use a hand. Armed only with his wood staff and a rock sling, Martin faces the hard choice:
Should he help or go home? The boy had to decide! And just how much help could a mere kid provide?
Featuring stunning full-color illustrations, Prince Martin Wins His Sword is a classic tale about a boy prince’s trials and how he learns the true meaning of courage, sacrifice, grit, and friendship.
With a great quest, high-stakes adventure, lovable heroes, and a mesmerizing cadence, this first entry in the new Prince Martin Epic series is sure to delight!
Ages 6 and up. Available in: Paperback, Hardcover, Kindle, and Audiobook. 9″ x 6″, 55 pages.
Customer reviews for Prince Martin Wins His Sword
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So good we ordered more!
We love the Prince Martin series! My 9yo asked me to order more copies so he can give them as birthday presents for his friends!Sarah L.
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3 grandsons love the books!
My grandsons, ages 3, 5 and 7 love the books. They even play “Prince Martin” and each one has s a different characters.Sharon G.
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Prince Martin
I just finished reading this book before giving it to my grandson who is really into swords and cavalry and warriors right now. I know he is going to LOVE the three books when he gets them for his birthday!! Thank you!M O.
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Awesome
Love it!!! My son who is a struggling reading fell in love with it!! Thank you for the signature and message in the book cover. Great personal touch!! Thank you and God Bless!!!Stefan C.
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My son loves this
My son loves this book. It really connects for him. He loves discussing the characters and story.Robin S.
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Great book for young readers!
Great book for young readers!Amy H.
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My sons couldn’t stop talking about it
My sons loved reading this book with me. And I loved reading it due to the wonderful movement of the words. I could really see my oldest son start to grasp the difficult decisions that young men have to make between the easy way out and the hard choice of virtue. I can’t wait to buy the other books in the series.Jeffrey P.
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Kept 8 year old’s attention very well!
My son thoroughly enjoyed this work and asked for other books in the series. You know it’s good if my son is asking for the follow ups. The author also sent us the colouring pages via email. Thank you!.Rollingardner
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Delightful, engaging story!
My 9 year old very capable, yet very reluctant reader flew through this book and it has sparked in him a desire to read like no other book has yet! We have two older kids who naturally loved to read, so our own “prince martin” (our last name is Martin) dreaded reading but has been hooked by this book and I’m so grateful. I’m so glad there are 6 books and hope more will come!Julie
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Great series for the whole family
Wonderful series of books teaching kids virtue values in an exciting way that keeps them riveted and engaged. My son loves the action, and as a mom I love the positive messages that will be a part of shaping who he becomes as a man and how he operates in this world.Christina
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Great adventure
My 10 year old son LOVED this adventure story of Prince Martin and his quest to develop manly virtues deserving of his first sword! Great rhyme scheme and inspiring for a young reader!S.M.F.
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Great story, but a lot of reading in rhyme
If you like reading poetry or rhymes, than this is the book for you. I did appreciate the depth of vocabulary, but I tired of reading the rhyming text after the first 2 chapters.Alpine A.
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Medieval times kids book that teaches virtues
Wonderful book on virtues based during the medieval (dark ages) time period. Don’t forget to request the bonus chapter from the author; he also sent an assortment of coloring pages.Amazon C.
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Great family read!
My son loved this book and can’t wait to read all the rest in the series! We enjoyed reading it as a family together.Jackson F.
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great adventure without an agenda
my child did not want to put it downBelieving B.
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Great series, my boys and girls love (4–8yo)
We bought the full set and they love the adventure and that the writing is in verse. It’s good, wholesome content that is inspiring imagination in our home!Tyler L.
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My kids love this series
This series is wonderful. My boys love to read them aloud and are riveted by the tales. I love the subtle virtue message throughout. Highly recommend!Mary M.
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Great Book!
My 7yo was so excited to read it (with some help)! He really likes the story so we plan to get the other books in the series.Melissa M.
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Good mix of enjoyable story and learning
My 7 year old boy gave this “20 stars!” Great good/evil battle story for boys. Interesting rhyming with new vocabulary that is teachable to the child. There are moral/chivalry themes that are also very important for young boys.Amazon C.
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Prince Martin Inspires All Ages!
I can’t speak any higher about this book and its author. My son had a hard time connecting with reading books and even audiobooks. It would bother me tremendously! I love to read to my kiddos, but he would disrupt any way. So one evening, I went on Amazon on a mission for him to love books! I came across Prince Martin Wins His Sword, which was a God-sent! He keeps asking me to read it to him, or he would read it independently! My son wanted to reach out to the author, Brandon Hale, and he replied in a timely matter! This made his day! If you have a reluctant reader, these books may spark something into your reader.Joshua A.
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Great! Especially for young boys!
My son received this for his 5th birthday upon recommendation from a close friend. Both of my boys loved it and the rhyme made it really fun to read.J M.
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Great adventure stories for kids.
My two sons were 6 and 9 years old when I bought these books. They absolutely loved the stories. These are books they have read to each other many times. Their interest in reading increased greatly through these stories.Melissa
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Exciting w/o any hidden agenda
I came across these books through a FB recommendation so I thought I’d give them a try. I LOVE poems and rhyming so that quickly caught my attention and thought this book is truly unique. The story was exciting for all the family, no one wanted me to put it down. I loved the lessons in bravery, helping others, and true friendship! I can’t say enough good things about this book!Ericka M.
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Great book for boys!
My son could not put this book down! Highly recommend!Amazon C.
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Chivalry is not dead!
My wife and I took turns reading this to our 3 kids aged 5,7,8 (girl boy girl) over two nights. It took under an hour to read out loud, and the kids all seemed to enjoy it. My son got it for his 7th birthday and it has got him at just the right stage. It’s a fun story that teaches kids lessons about what it means to be brave, loyal and true.R.
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It’s fun
My daughter loved this story. Listening to the entire book in one sitting. The rhyming was one great to read out loud.Mandy
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A Rare, Priceless Treasure
Discovering “Prince Martin Wins His Sword” was like finding a rare, priceless treasure. Authors and publishers simply don’t produce books as magnificent as this anymore. But Brandon Hale dared to write it anyway, and Jason Zimdars complemented the fantastic writing with several stunning, vivid color illustrations. A poem that is laid out like a novel, “Prince Martin Wins His Sword” features, together with its wonderful illustrations, a natural, flowing rhythm, line after line of masterful rhymes, and the thrill and excitement of adventure. This delightful tale will move its readers to aspire to such age-old and timeless virtues as bravery, loyalty, and self-sacrifice. “Prince Martin Wins His Sword,” together with its outstanding sequels, will inspire us all to be the best people we can be. Well done, Brandon and Jason!Micah J.
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Promoting Virtue and Vocabulary, Written with Incredible Skill
Exactly what I was hoping for for my young boys, currently ages 6 and 4. It is a quick read that captures and keeps their attention, providing them with advance vocabulary exposure. I enjoy reading it aloud to them with it’s flowing cadence, and I am blown away at how syncopated this author is able to write. It promotes obedience, loyalty, bravery, and being true to your word. Something the world needs more of today. We plan on getting the entire series for them.Ag
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Great book for kids
My son enjoyed reading this book and even requested the bonus chapter. He can’t wait to read the next in the series!John M.