Midwest Book Review:

... a fantastic young adult novel that in effect retells the legend of David and Goliath. Set in the land of Tira-Nor, inhabited by sentient woodland creatures, one little mouse nicknamed “Runt” is the world’s only hope against an invading army of terrible rats.

A thrilling adventure of putting one's courage to the test in dire situations, Runt the Brave is an engaging saga told with excitement and flair.

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Read to Kids:

This captivating story shares the critical, timeless truth of the unseen God and shows that great personal, family and life barriers can be overcome with faith and courage. My eight year old son thoroughly enjoyed it.  He could identify with Runt, so I used the book to encourage [him] to have the same confidence. Together we found that, once picked up, it was difficult to put it down.

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Church Libraries:

Schwabauer combines the best of Narnia, Middle Earth, and his own talent in this unforgettable retelling of David & Goliath.”

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The Old Schoolhouse

Our family enjoys an exciting adventure story, but all the more when there are eternal applications. Runt the Brave is such a book. ... It was a treat to be as excited as the children for the next chapter, both for its thrill and for the happiness of a good discussion. The author will be writing more in the series and I heartily hope he does them quickly. If you like Brian Jacques’ books, you will be delighted with this, and all the more because it is a loose analogy of the tremendous story of David and Goliath. We highly recommend it.

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Spectrum

... fast-paced, filled with intrigue, and action-packed... the tales of Tira-nor may be aimed at the Christian book market, I feel it would have broader appeal for fantasy fans, much like Narnia.

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Ecclectic Homeschool Online

... an imaginatively told tale imbued with timeless themes.

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Read Chapter One ---|--- Teacher's Guide - A great tool!