Description
In this lively and engaging chapter book, children aged 7 plus will discover a fantastically faithful and diverse group of people who all have one thing in common: they answered God's call to make our world a better place. Kids will meet: * John Newton: a former slave ship owner who became a leading abolitionist * Edith Brown: a pioneer of medical training for women in India * Thomas Barnardo: a social activist who founded homes for poor and deprived children * George Washington Carver: a former slave who became a ground breaking scientist * Rosa Parks: a civil rights activist whose bravery helped improve the lives of African Americans * Wangari Maathai: an environmental activist, and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize * Christian Fuhrer: a pastor whose prayer movement helped bring about the reunification of Germany * Joni Eareckson Tada: a disability rights activist who has helped people with disabilities find hope, dignity and faith With humorous black and white line drawings and text that bounces of the page, this biography series for the twenty-first century will inspire kids to put their faith in Jesus and to use their talents for the glory of God.
This fun and engaging biography series introduces children aged 7 plus to a diverse range of Christians who have helped shaped our world.
About the Author
Paul Kerensa is an award-winning writer of TV, radio, books and his own stand-up comedy. He is the author of the kids' books Noah's Car Park Ark and Moses and the Exodus Express and co-author of Planet Protectors, all published by SPCK. He is also the author of Hark! The Biography of Christmas - an enlightening sleigh ride through festive history published by Lion. Paul is a regular speaker at Spring Harvest, has toured with the Bible Society and often does gigs at local churches. Paul is part of the British Comedy award-winning writing team for BBC's Miranda and the Rose d-Or Award-winning writing team for BBC1's Not Going Out. He's written for cult shows like C4's TFI Friday and BBC Radio 4's The Now Show and Dead Ringers, as well as mainstream hits like BBC's Top Gear, Buble at the BBC and the BBC Music Awards.
Book Information
ISBN 9781915749116
Author Paul Kerensa
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Starshine Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing
This fun and engaging biography series introduces children aged 7 plus to a diverse range of Christians who have helped shaped our world.
About the Author
Paul Kerensa is an award-winning writer of TV, radio, books and his own stand-up comedy. He is the author of the kids' books Noah's Car Park Ark and Moses and the Exodus Express and co-author of Planet Protectors, all published by SPCK. He is also the author of Hark! The Biography of Christmas - an enlightening sleigh ride through festive history published by Lion. Paul is a regular speaker at Spring Harvest, has toured with the Bible Society and often does gigs at local churches. Paul is part of the British Comedy award-winning writing team for BBC's Miranda and the Rose d-Or Award-winning writing team for BBC1's Not Going Out. He's written for cult shows like C4's TFI Friday and BBC Radio 4's The Now Show and Dead Ringers, as well as mainstream hits like BBC's Top Gear, Buble at the BBC and the BBC Music Awards.
Book Information
ISBN 9781915749116
Author Paul Kerensa
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Starshine Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing
