George Washington: Man of Prayer and Courage (The Sowers) [Paperback]

Norma Cournow Camp (Author, Editor), Diane Manderfield (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1977 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Sowers

America's first president patterned his life around the Bible lessons he studied daily.

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About the Author

Norma Cournow Camp has published numerous stories and articles in Christian publications including "Child Evangelism" magazine, Power and Venture. She has served on the editorial staff of Young Ambassador magazine with Back to the Bible Broadcast and of The Journal of Educational Research. For several years she was editor of the Sunday school take-home papers for preschoolers through adults published by Union Gospel Press. Presently she edits the Sower Series for Mott Media. Mrs. Camp is a graduate of The King's College, Briarcliff Manor, New York, and Piedmont Bible College, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Her background as a native Virginian, history buff and Christian writer has combined to produce a unique book on the life and spiritual stand of George Washington.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Mott Media (MI) (June 1, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 091513425X
• ISBN-13: 978-0915134250
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars George Washigton Book Review, May 1, 2001

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Anthony Nena (Peoria,IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: George Washington: Man of Prayer and Courage (The Sowers) (Paperback)

George Washington was born on a snowy day, Febuary 11(22 on new calendar), 1732. From then on he was a devout christian and a great leader. His father taught him how to ride a horse, shoot a rifle, and hired a tutor to prepare him for his schooling in Appleby. Appleby was an elegant boarding school in England. When 11 year-old George was visiting his cousin's mansion on the Chotank River about 20 miles away from hsi home in Ferry Farm, a servant from his home burst onto the amnsion lawn and told him that his father was deathly ill. Shortly after he arrived his father died. This was only the childhood part on George but the book goes on about how he got interested in surveying, how he became a great military leader, and how he eventually became the U.S.'s first presedent. The book showed his great leadership and his commitment to the Lord and the teachings of the Bible. Overall it was a great book and made you experience George Washington and his beliefs.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Average Biography of a Great Man, December 12, 2002

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Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: George Washington: Man of Prayer and Courage (The Sowers) (Paperback)

Starting with George Washington as a boy, this book follows him throughout his life. It focuses on his early military career fighting with the British against the French and Indians, working his plantation, and responding when his new country needed a general and first President.

Unfortunately, this book aimed at kids could have been better. The narrative is uneven, making it hard to follow how much time has passed between stories we're reading. Furthermore, the style is choppy with too many simple sentences strung together. On the other hand, there are some thrilling stories from his days fighting in armies that will keep young readers interested. And his writing is used creatively to show his belief in God without interrupting the flow.

George Washington was a great man we can all learn from. This biography gives some interesting information and a good overview of his life and times. Unfortunately, it's not quite polished enough to get a full recommendation.

5.0 out of 5 stars George Washington: Man of Prayer and Courage, May 24, 2008

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Joshua Mickahail - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent, interesting, easy to read biography. Though it is written primarily for the young reader, it is fascinating to a history buff of any age. The author clearly did her research and did an excellent job of representing the spiritual life of George Washington.