• The Golden Bull

  • A Mesopotamian Adventure
  • By: Marjorie Cowley
  • Narrated by: Gareth Richards
  • Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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The Golden Bull

By: Marjorie Cowley
Narrated by: Gareth Richards
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Publisher's summary

A brother and sister's search for a new life and new home . . .

5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur.

Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.

©2008 Marjorie Cowley (P)2023 Tantor

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Beautiful story line. Character emotion is shown well.

I listened to this book for a homeschool assignment, and I’m so glad that I did! Very emotional, makes you realize how hard it was back then. You really feel for Jomar and Zefa on this journey for survival.

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Homeschool read

My kids 9,8,3 all loved the story of Jomar and zefa. The journey is not gentle but the struggle is rewarded by Zefa’s good heart and Jomar’s hard work. The adventure is captivating for my older kiddos.

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Not bad

Do not underestimate this book. Surprisingly good, with crazy and unexpected plot twists. 8 out of 10

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