It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
Peacekeeping is a privilege… and a punishment.
The world of Neftar, inhabited by animal people, brims with advanced technology, fantastical beasts… and plenty of hardships. Freedom once reigned supreme—now, selfish evils seek to tear freedom down.
Tina the wolf and her squad of powerful siblings have become peacekeepers and freedom fighters for their people. But Tina herself harbors a dangerous secret. In the midst of freeing her kin, can she free herself from the bonds of her secret?
Tina and her siblings are rising up to save their world from the tyrants and anarchists who would have people with power become more powerful and the people without power become slaves. With Tina and her siblings having escaped slavery themselves, they won’t stop fighting for freedom and peace until they’ve achieved that for their entire world. As their enemies increase and become more dangerous, though, they’ll have to rely on The Most High more than ever to survive–and succeed–in their missions.
The Squad: Rising is a 9-book faith-filled adventure series written for homeschool kids ages 8-12 by a homeschool graduate who was raised on The Chronicles of Narnia, The Green Ember, and the Wingfeather Saga.
The series aims to show young readers the hope and promises of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether they have big dreams hindered by insecurities or simply long for new friends on the page.The Squad: Rising is meant to deliver just that, portraying young heroes from a dark background who learn to rise beyond their past, form their own family, and help their world, because they’re the only ones who can. Join this freedom fighting squad in June 2025 with what CS Lewis called “dressed animals” as they answer The Most High’s call to free and protect their kin in this epic Christian middle grade fantasy series you’ll never forget.
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