Book · 2014 · YA literature
The Green Ember
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It's called the green Ember it's actually given to me by my team because they knew I like reading to my kids and it is about rabbits fighting with swords.
Why people recommend it
The Green Ember by Samuel Dale Smith and Zach Franzen is an epic children's fantasy adventure novel that follows a pair of rabbit siblings caught up in a desperate war against tyranny in a land of talking animals. On The Ezra Klein Show episode titled The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism, released on July 17, 2024, guest Orin Cass discussed the book during a conversation about family life and reading habits. Cass shared that the novel was actually given to him by members of his team because they knew of his fondness for reading aloud to his children. He described the premise of the story with amusement and affection, noting simply that it is about rabbits fighting with swords. Cass's recommendation highlighted the book's suitability as an engaging, imaginative read-aloud option for parents and children sharing stories together at home. The mention provided a brief personal glimpse into the guest's family routines, emphasizing the enduring charm of traditional animal adventure tales that feature high-stakes quests, acts of bravery, and heroic battles designed to capture the imaginations of young listeners and foster a lifelong love of reading through shared literary experiences.
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Orin Cass it's called the green Ember it's actually given to me by my team because they knew I like reading to my kid… 1
“it's called the green Ember it's actually given to me by my team because they knew I like reading to my kids and it is about rabbits fighting with swords”