What Happens When We Die?

Sooner or later, kids have big questions about God, life, faith and the Bible, especially when their friends start asking them about what they believe. A common one is: What happens when we die?

Big questions deserve good answers. This warm, empathetic book looks at what the Bible says to help 9-13s think through this big question for themselves. It tackles common fears and stereotypes about the afterlife and will excite readers about the promise of the new creation. Lively stories and illustrations make this book easy for this age group to engage with.

About the Author:

Chris Morphew is an author, teacher, and school chaplain living in Sydney, Australia. He has written over 20 novels for children and youth, including his six-book young adult series, The Phoenix Files. Chris enjoys Mario Kart, obscure board games, and superhero movies. He has been told he looks like Chris Hemsworth from the back.

Emma Randall is a freelance illustrator specializing in children’s illustration, including the hugely popular Diary of a Disciple. She lives with her family near Bristol, UK.

Writing this review was no easy task, it took a lot of effort to come to terms with the fact that this amazing book series had come to an end. Now I know that I can reread these books at any time, but it is not the same. I loved seeing where Morphew took us through each book.

To me, I think that this book might have been the hardest to write. This is because no matter where you are in your walk with the Lord, explaining what happens after death is no easy task. It takes study, and the Lord to be able to understand the answer to this question, and even after that, it still is difficult to answer. When I started reading this book, I was a bit scared of what would be the outcome of this book. I was afraid that the whole book would be a difficult read for Children. Instead, what I found in this book was an answer that took some time to understand. Through the book, Morphew pulls out key passages that tell us about what happens after we die.

I do not think I have spent as much time as I would have wanted to tell you how much I loved the artwork in this book. While it is a picture book, each title and cover is beautifully decorated with artwork done by Randall. I love to finish each chapter not only to hear what Morphew has to say but also to see the amazing artwork. Each drawing connects with the topic to help kids and even teens follow along. The artwork also draws your eyes to the book in a way the prevents you from missing what a beauty it is.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts are my own and not paid for.