The Ark, the Reed, and the Fire Cloud

The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz, Book One

By: Jenny L. Cote

Narrated by: Denny Brownlee

Wit, Whimsy, Heartache, Tragedy, Triumph and Biblical Truth!

A magical adventure of animals traveling worldwide to Noah's ark. Max, a Scottish terrier, takes his usual morning trot down to the loch where he hears a mysterious Voice humming in the reeds saying, "Come to me...follow the fire cloud." He embarks on an unknown journey from Scotland, meeting other animals along the way including Liz, a brilliant, petite black cat from France. Max and Liz become the brave leaders for their group, and eventually, for the entire ark. The mysterious journey, filled with danger, humor, trials, and triumphs, leads them across Europe to the Middle East. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals' natural habitats. Throughout the prior one hundred years, Noah and family have to endure ridicule from villagers while building the ark. Now this family must painfully witness the loss of lives and total destruction of the earth through the mighty flood. After the journey to the ark, the voyage in the ark begins. Liz finds ways to keep the animals occupied, including daily exercise led by the flamingos and talent night where the animals entertain each other with their natural abilities. But a sinister plot develops. Someone is out to kill Noah and his family. Liz follows clues that lead her to discover a stowaway who has deceived them all. Max and Liz foil the plot, but at a high price. The end climaxes with unexpected twists and turns, taking the listener from despair to hope.

©2008 Jenny L. Cote (P)2008 Jenny L. Cote

Entertaining, Biblical, and Educational!!

I would recommend for all ages! I enjoy listening or reading this series almost as much as my three daughters! You feel like you are there in the story.

My favorite part about these books is Liz & Max's personalities! - Joy, age 6
I enjoy the characters as well! Al always wants to eat! He makes me laugh. - Hope, age 7
The main characters are really exciting! The audiobook uses the best voices to tell the story. - Faith, age 9

Fun and Engaging

Jeni's booknarratedby Denny is amazing. I fell in love with the characters and was so impressed with the way the story was woven together and Denny's amazing talent with voices.

Amazing!

I cannot say enough about the audible book for The Ark, The Reed, and The Firecloud.... but if I had to choose 1 word, it would be AMAZING! My children are so captivated by the story and the narrator! The voices!!!!! I could never do them justice as a read aloud. Our entire family gathers together to listen and inevitably we have to stop it because someone is laughing uncontrollably at the antics of seagulls or cats or.... you name it. Jenny has written such a beautiful story full of life lessons, fun and laughter, adventure and uncertainty, and hope. The Denny lends his amazing voice to make the story just leap to life! I'm so glad we took the leap for this lengthy book - we are not eagerly hoping for the next in the series!

Loved it!

We enjoyed the voices of the characters. I listened with my children and grandchildren.

We all loved this book

Our family enjoyed listening to this book. Great story with lots of different voices for the different animals. The story telling really brought the book to life.