The Story of John Bunyan - (Lives of Faith and Grace) by Champ Thornton (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Middle-Grade Biography Illuminates John Bunyan's Life of Grace, Courage, and Creativity John Bunyan was an imaginative author, father, and Puritan preacher who was deeply committed to sharing the gospel that had transformed his life.
- 8-12 Years
- 8.0" x 5.25" Paperback
- 160 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Lives of Faith and Grace
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About the Book
This biography takes middle-graders on an exciting journey through the life of John Bunyan, highlighting his creativity, courage, and passion for teaching the gospel. Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace series, this book shows how God works through ordinary people.
Book Synopsis
Middle-Grade Biography Illuminates John Bunyan's Life of Grace, Courage, and Creativity
John Bunyan was an imaginative author, father, and Puritan preacher who was deeply committed to sharing the gospel that had transformed his life. His enduring literary legacy, including his well-known and beloved book The Pilgrim's Progress, continues to inspire and transform lives today.
This engaging biography takes middle-grade readers on a journey through Bunyan's life, exploring his early struggles with sin and shame, his years of imprisonment for preaching the word of God, and the turbulent events shaping his nation. Bunyan's life and writings offer a powerful reminder that God can fulfill his mission through unexpected people and circumstances.
Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8-13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.
- Lively Biography: Explores the influential life of John Bunyan, a creative author of over 60 books, including the beloved The Pilgrim's Progress
- Written for Kids Ages 8-13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, study questions, and bonus sidebars
- Inspiring: Despite early struggles with sin and challenging life circumstances, Bunyan became a follower of Christ, devoted to spreading the good news that had transformed him
- Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history
About the Author
Champ Thornton (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, and have three children. You can learn more about Champ at champthornton.com.
