Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes [Paperback]

Dave Jackson (Author), Neta Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

In this beautifully illustrated treasury, Dave and Neta Jackson present the true-life stories of fifteen key Christian heroes. Each hero is profiled in a short biography and three educational yet exciting and thought-provoking anecdotes from his or her life. Ideal for family devotions, homeschooling, and more, this inspiring collection includes stories from the lives of Amy Carmichael, Martin Luther, Dwight L. Moody, John Wesley, Samuel Morris, Gladys Aylward, and nine others.

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About the Author

Dave and Neta Jackson are full-time writers and editors whose talented work on the Trailblazer Books has earned them numerous awards, as well as worldwide acclaim. They are the parents of two adult children and make their home in Illinois.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076420078X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764200786
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #38 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Religious

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Background information., August 12, 2006

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C. Swanson "momof3" (Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This is a good book to give an overview of several different key influencial individuals to the Christian Faith. It is written from a Protestant perspective regarding Martin Luther, William Tyndale, etc. It is probably best suited for kids age 7+ on to adults who want a quick, simplified summary of these individuals. For each person there is a summary, and then two-three 1-2 page stories regarding their lives. It also includes comprehension questions for each story which seem to help my girls solidify what they learned. Though many stories are quite interesting, some of the stories can be a bit dull to a child waiting for an exciting story. So, in order to keep my children's interest I often read it to them with animation, but I still see it as a very valuable book for us to have.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!, May 25, 2011

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Sylver "Emergency Nurse" (Elkhart, IN) - See all my reviews

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This book has 3 short stories various Christian hero's and missionaries! There is a focus of each story (for example, perseverance, obedience, faithfulness, etc), as well as a scripture and discussion questions. I'm definitely going to read these to my children as often as I can while they are growing up! I think it important for kids to know of people who came before us, and I'd like to give them more good role models to follow!
I like this book so much, that I now give it out at baby showers for the people to read to their children!

51 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Where are the Christian saints?, July 23, 2010

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Ana Braga-Henebry (Rural South Dakota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes (Paperback)

A book of Christian heroes with no saints? Weren't the saints, giving their whole lives to Christ, many times dying for the Christian faith, and living examples of Love, humility, courage and deep faith, Christian enough to be in this book? Try The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Saints: An authorative visual guide to the lives and works of over 500 saints, with expert commentary and over 500 beautiful paintings, statues & icons. or Loyola Kids Book of Saints for starters!