Mary was too young, Elizabeth too old,
Joseph too gullible, the shepherds too smelly,
Anna too senile, Simeon too idealistic,
The wise men should have minded their own business,
Zachariah should have accepted he’d never have children.
King Herod dared control God,
The Bible scholars dared interpret God.

• Chap. 1 ~ Mary:  Dayspring Dawning.  
• Chap. 2 ~ Elizabeth: Bastion of Barrenness.  
• Chap. 3 ~ Joseph I:  Two Fathers, One Son.  
• Chap. 4 ~ Joseph II:  Walking Tall. 
• Chap. 5 ~ Shepherds: Glory of the Ordinary.  
• Chap. 6 ~ Anna & Simeon: Flaming Hope With a Flickering Candle.  
• Chap 7 ~ Wise Men I:  Celestial Secret & Star Search.  
• Chap 8 ~ Wise Men II:  Cradle of Majesty.  
• Chap 9 ~ Zechariah:  Silent Thunderbolt.  
• Chap 10 ~ Archelaus & the Boy: Lost in Wonder.   

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IN PRAISE OF STAR SONG

JEAN WILLIAMS, AUTHOR contributor to eight book anthologies.  I got goose bumps and tears in my eyes. Fantastic!  I’m telling you this is pure genius. Katheryn Haddad’s book is breaking molds, and she may be a leader of this type of book.

MARY CHATHAM, AUTHOR of Secret Promise, Courtship of Miss Loretta Larson, Dream Bucket, and Abi of Cyrene: I’m awed by the author’s writing skill. It is evident that she is a seasoned writer with great talent. Katheryn Haddad delves into the inner thoughts of Mary and Joseph on a personal level. By including modern concepts with authentic details of New Testament times, she demonstrates the relevance of the events of Christ’s birth. The author tells the story of Jesus in such a way that those who may not know the details of the scripture will be lead to read the gospels and those who are Bible scholars will hunger and thirst for the insights found in Star Song.

ANNA GABOCZI EVANS, AUTHOR of Scorched Earth, Death or Matrimony, The Homesteader, My Tale of Hijabs, Witchcraft Circles, & the Cross: In Star Song, Katheryn retells the story of Jesus’ birth in poignant prose. The story starts with the birth of Mary and makes the reader feel the desperation of the Jews at that time as they were oppressed by Roman rule. Told in a refreshingly relatable way, you will worry with Mary as she arrives home from Elisabeth’s house to announce her pregnancy to her betrothed. And feel for Joseph as he is cut to the heart by his love’s apparent betrayal. A delightful read, Star Song will help you picture the Christmas story in a way you never have before.

ROGER BRUNER, AUTHOR of Impractically Yours, The Devil & Pastor Gus, Found in Translation & Lost in Dreams: This book is a fascinating and compelling combination of Bible facts, careful historical research, and stunning imagination. The present tense writing made me feel I was right there watching and listening to everything that was happening. The author has challenged me to consider many things I had never thought that much about before–how Mary felt about being pregnant with the Son of God, for example, and how God might have felt about choosing Joseph as His Son’s earthly father. Star Song has provided a real boost to my enjoyment and appreciation of what the Christmas season is really all about.

KIERSTI PLOG, AUTHOR of Beneath a Turquoise Sky and Remember the Wind: The first in an eight-volume series, Star Song is a beautiful walk through both the history and the heart of the coming of Jesus Christ to earth. Katheryn Haddad takes us into the inner journey of people present at His advent—Mary, Joseph, Anna, Simeon, Elizabeth, and others—and reminds us how they had much reason to doubt, yet chose to believe. I enjoyed the author’s imaginings of the various characters in this true story, but the way she brings to life the tumultuous historical context into which Jesus came touched me most. People just before the coming of Jesus must have felt the same, yet Star Song struck home to me that it is exactly in turmoil like this that God can and does do His greatest work…just not often in the way we expect Him to. Perfect for discussion groups and Bible studies, Star Song includes life application questions and a list of Scripture references at the end of each chapter. Read with an open heart, and be blessed.

SYLVIA NASH, AUTHOR of The Missing Calico and Benjamin’s Ghosts: Star Song presents the stories of the people in Jesus’ life in such a way that the reader cannot help but identify with them and cannot help but feel what they must have felt. It goes a step beyond that in the application sections, though, by encouraging the reader–young or old–to think on and then act on the messages that unfold along with the story.

KENNETH F. MADDOX, USN RETIRED: “It’s dynamite!”

CHERYL LEVERETT, REGISTERED NURSE: In similar style of her other books, Haddad transports the reader back to the first century with highly imaginative musings. Star Song starts with the life of Mary and gives us a glimpse of what it must have been like growing up Jewish in the first century. From wicked Kings to faithful Jews, we’re led to discover what it was like back then. Intriguing, Haddad develops the characters with lots of personal detail to give us insight into the earthly person and family of Jesus.

CLARE WALIGORY, CIVIL SERVANT, STATE OF NEW YORK: Star Song is a wonderful and delightful book about the birth of our Savior. The author has a unique style which makes the reader feel as though they are a part of the story. It can be understood and enjoyed by a wide spectrum of people. I highly recommend it for both young and old.

REVIS LEONARD, LEGAL ASSISTANT: I thoroughly enjoyed what the author did with this story. I found this book bringing to life the day-to-day emotions, doubts, trials, etc. that Mary, the mother of Jesus, and others faced during Jesus’ lifetime. In other words, the historical story became “real”. The Life Applications at the end of the chapters included thought-provoking questions. This well-written story in novel form and will appeal to a range of readers.  I will be recommending this book to my friends.

VALERIE CARAOTTA, MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER: Star Song is a uniquely written book with simply you and me in mind and how we have questioned and wondered about many Biblical happenings. As you come aboard this Christmas story you are encouraged to think and dream outside the box. Enter Mary, Elizabeth, Zechariah’s, Joseph’s and Jesus world and you will see characters come to life as never before. The uncertainties of tomorrow will intersect with confusion and rage, all wrapped up in a bundle of miraculous happenings. All events-raw and real.

DICK ELL, NEW AGE UNIVERSALIST:  The author has captured feelings that they must have had, and done it in a dramatic fashion. This is very interesting reading, capturing the fears, worries, doubts, obstacles in the lives of those that knew Jesus. Exciting to read. This is very good. She is a story teller and does it well.”

LINDA ASHLEY, LADIES RETREAT DIRECTOR, CANADA: I read it to the ladies…you could have heard a pin drop….I found myself pulled into it waiting breathlessly for the next sentence. It has all the earmarks of a great love story, with the beauty of the story of Christ, and the accuracy of the biblical perspective. What a treasure this will be to people everywhere.

LORI WOOTEN, LEGAL SECRETARY RETIRED: The author has done a fantastic job in this historical novel woven around the birth of Jesus. It gives historical credence to the major characters in the greatest drama ever played. It makes me want to look more into the historical background for the politics and events of the times. She made the greatest story come to life.

EDLYNN POWELL, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER & REAL ESTATE AGENT: It didn’t take me long to become engrossed in the story. I began to feel the events surrounding Jesus birth and how his young parents must have felt and coped with the miraculous events. I hadn’t even thought much about the appearance and thoughts of all the people involved in Jesus’ birth, but they became real people. It was obvious how much research and preparation Katheryn put in to making this book as accurate as possible while making the story really come alive. I look forward to the other books that she plans to follow on all aspects of Jesus life.

CLEO WISE, RETIRED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER:  I was pleased with the children’s book.  I gave IT to my eleven-year-old granddaughter. I was pleased with this book.

VIRGINIA HELMDINGER, RETIRED IN FLORIDA: As I read this version of Jesus’ birth, I was touched by the unfolding events and awed by the author’s tremendous talent and ability to communicate so expressively. Such a moving expose.

MYRNA:  Pretty good.  If you enjoy reading biblical novels as I do, you will enjoy this series.  I never tire of books bringing to life the Bible characters I’ve grown up with.

JAMES AND DONNA HANNAH: The author realistically depicted what daily life was like during the time about which she was writing. I have recently finished reading Star Song. It was outstanding. The author realistically depicted what daily life was like during the time about which she was writing as she brought the characters to life. I now have a much better understanding of what the people must have experienced as they learned about, then came in contact with Jesus. I finished the last story with tears.
I am already well into Dream Maker and have a hard time putting it down. I carry my Kindle with me everywhere I go in case I have some time to read.
I thank God as He continues to bless others through Katheryn Haddad’s writings.

REN S.: Excellent Christian Read of Jesus Christ. I loved this book. I got it to give to my grandchildren for Christmas. It was easy to read and they were able to read it themselves.

VORACIOUS READER: I got this book yesterday, free from the author, but this review is my own opinion. I loved the book. I had a hard time putting the book down. I kept wanting to find out what was going to happen. It’s a sign of a great book when you can’t wait to get back to it. I feel the author truly has a gift of writing and an happy she shared that gift with her readers. I’m anxious to get to read the next in the series.

LYNN T.:  Although this is a fictional story based on the Bible story of Jesus’s birth, I am so impressed with the extensive research that obviously went into the writing of this book! The author tells us what was going on before and after His birth, by weaving the politics of the day through the lives of all the people connected with the birth of Christ: Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, Zechariah, the shepherds, the angels, Anna, Simeon, Herod, the Wise Men, and a larger cast of others. Every chapter gives the biblical references of that part of the story, plus references to the book written by Jewish historian Josephus for many stories about Herod’s atrocities of that time period. Although the story of the Birth of Jesus Christ is well know to almost everyone in America, this book has interesting material that is known to few of us. A good deal of the story about the Magi and also Simeon and Anna is pure conjecture by the story teller, but it does not contradict the Bible account in any way that I could ascertain. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and learned much I didn’t know!