Rating: - Excellent!
I thought The Bronze Bow was a great book! It might take a few pages to get into the story and writing, but after that, I could not put it down! I stayed up late one night because I kept wanting to read 'just one more chapter' and see what was going to happen next.

The book was very historically accurate, and I could picture everything in my mind as I was reading. The characters are fantastic; all unique and 3-dimensional, instead of the cardboard stereotypes that often pop up in historical fiction. The author also vividly caught the emotion and spirit of the times. You could feel Daniel's burning hatred of the Romans, as well as his struggle to treat his sister gently, so different from the rough way he was used to from living on the mountain. His varying--and sometimes grudging--forms of friendship with Joel, Thacia, Simon, Samson, were all as interesting to read about as the exciting adventures of the band of young Zealots. I also thought that Jesus was protrayed very realistically and accurately.

I'd say that this book is well worth reading, especially for the wonderful, hopeful ending.

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Rating: - It started out as a school project, but my view changed.....
When I first received the book in my grade eight class, I thought, oh man, another book that will have no affect on me whatsover, etc etc. I was wrong. Though it took quite a few chapters to find out what the bronze bow was, I definitely feel that it's one of the best books I've read. The author, Elizabeth George Speare, portrayed the characters, especially Daniel, very, very well. I couldn't put the book down! Soon it didn't become just a reading homework assignment. While reviewing the book and making up questions, I found it very interesting, the way love was shown. Jesus' love was quite evident and I loved the way Daniel was drawn to Him. As a Christian, I belive Jesus was portrayed very well. The plot was good, new problems peaking around every corner, and Samson really touched my heart :). I recommend it for anyone my age to 90! Also, in the book it shows that love can overcome war and hate that Daniel has towards the Romans. Hate can try to bend a bow of bronze (taken from a psalm of David, this was there "password"), but love does a much better job. :)

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Rating: - AWESOME BOOK!
I personally thought this was a really good book. Yeah, I read someone's comment that the author doesn't explore Judaism, but that's not the issue here. The point of the story is how love can change a person. I really liked the characters, and I thought it was an awesome book. I liked 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond' too.

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Rating: - This is a historic-fiction book of a young Jewish man.
The story takes place in Galilee during the life of Jesus and the Roman rule. A young Jewish man named Daniel bar Jamin and his friend Joel bar Hezron both want the Romans to flee Galilee forever. They make a plan and gather all of the young men who hate the Romans. They call themselves the "Bronze Bow." They named themselves after a part of the song of David. "God shall train my hands for war so I can bend a bow of bronze," is running through their heads. But soon Daniel is taken in by the words of Jesus.

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Rating: - Speare at her best
Elizabeth George Speare's sense of compassion and trust shines through in this novel.Her characters come alive with a special sense of love.Jesus may be in the story,but religon isn't the issue-love is.The best bronze bow is bent by compassion, forgiveness and understanding-as Daniel realizes when he tries too hard to bend the bow through war and hate.The actual(small)bronze bow in the story that Daniel makes as a gift truly reprsents the best bronze bow-made through love.