This is a story in a series of historical fiction that are based on true stories from the Bible. The aim is to think about what the events narrated in the Bible could have been like for the people who were there. In this story, we meet Clement, the unnamed boy who shared his bread and fish with Jesus, who shared the meal with over 5000 people.
After reading the story, discover the real events narrated in the Bible and reflect on the story. It explores themes like hunger, faith in a disbelieving context, trust, and generosity.
This is suitable for children around 7 to 12 years old to read on their own. A wider age-group of listeners would enjoy the story and be able to respond to the questions when guided by an older leader or family member.