Queen Esther · Esther 2–9
What happens in the Bible account?
The Book of Esther tells how Esther, a Jewish woman, becomes queen in Persia. When a plan threatens her people, she chooses to speak to the king, even though approaching him without being summoned is dangerous. Her courage changes the course of events.
How does Mushkie’s story relate?
The real Volume Two preview page shows a sheepadoodle arriving at the palace, being welcomed by the king, and beginning her reign as Queen Mushkie. The book places Mushkie at the center of a comic adaptation while drawing on the Esther story.
Reading note
The story runs through Esther 2–9. Volume Two includes hidden royal treasures among its activities, along with five other story activities.