The Green Ember begins as an idyllic story centering around two young rabbits, Heather and Picket. However the plot quickly evolves into a suspenseful sequence of events. Conspiracy, betrayal, loss, and love all vie for the reader’s attention. A truly well written novel that draws both children and adults to higher standards and thoughts. Though Green Ember is classed as a children’s book, Green Ember is a book that is written for everyone. A truly edifying book, it would heartily benefit a reader of any age.
S.D. Smith doesn’t shy away from very difficult topics, such as death, bitterness, and personal failure. Rather, he thoughtfully incorporates them into his story, causing the reader to think carefully and deeply as the characters wrestle with these topics in their own hearts as the story plays out. As S.D. Smith wrote in a recent blog post, though his stories are free from crudity, gory violence, and any sensuality, they aren’t safe. Danger lurks around almost every corner. The entire kingdom is at risk of crumbling under the rule of a cruel usurper who cowers under the talon of their captor.
Smith has written dangerous stories for dangerous kids. The heroic spirit in his tales is contagious. As C.S. Lewis wrote in his Chronicles of Narnia concerning Aslan, “He is not a tame lion, but he is good.” The same is true about The Green Ember Series by S.D. Smith. They are not safe, but they are good, and they call out the hero in every child.
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