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“We find ourselves in a position as never before — to help our neighbor in their time of need and thwart massive destruction to our beautiful kingdom lands. Success means we have made a powerful ally; failure means disaster.” These are the words the Great Mouse King speaks in the Hyrax Song: Book Two in the Pearls of Wisdom Series by Catherine Ann Russell. The king and the rest of the realm must prepare to face a threat that they have never experienced before. His daughter, the mouse princess, Journee, and her friends, Mr. Toad, Mr. Owl, and Mr. Steed, are at the forefront of this mission, along with help from the distinguished Rock Hyrax, Mr. Badger. Mr. Badger’s message first warns the king about the “army” of locusts approaching, which they see from the High Western Mountain.
Based on Proverbs 30:24-28 from the New Living Translation (NLT) version of the Bible, Russell weaves a spellbinding children’s tale with several moral lessons. These include helping neighbors, staying stoic and united in adversity, and the immense value of friendship and loyalty. The characters are well-rounded and unique. I especially loved the little details that made their personalities distinct. For example, the fact that Mr. Toad is always emotional is very amusing. Jeffrey Machado narrates this short story with perfect tone and rhythm, keeping the young listener engaged. Machado also seamlessly switches between each character’s voice, indicating how diverse and versatile he is as a narrator. The Hyrax Song is a beautiful story that children of all ages will enjoy listening to.
