Hero Tales (Vol 1) [Hardcover]

Dave Jackson (Author), Neta Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Hero Tales

Timeless Lessons for Families From Great Christians of the Past

Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including:

Amy Carmichael

Martin Luther

Dwight L. Moody

Samuel Morris

Harriet Tubman

John Wesley

Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales is an ideal way to acquaint children ages six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.

DAVE & NETA JACKSON are full-time writers and editors whose talented work on the bestselling TRAILBLAZER BOOKS has earned them numerous awards as well as world-wide acclaim. They bring their gifts for meticulous historical research and carefully crafted stories to the pages of Hero Tales.

Editorial Reviews

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"This is an excellent four-volume set to have in the home, as well as in school libraries." -- Children's Literature

Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales is a beautifully illustrated compendium of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, including Amy Carmichael, Samuel Morris, Martin Luther, Harriet Tubman, Dwight L. Moody, and John Wesley. Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales is an ideal way to acquaint children ages six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons. Hero Tales is meticulous research and these carefully crafted, historical stories are indeed timeless, easy to read and difficult to put down! -- Midwest Book Review

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 and worldwide acclaim. They are the parents of two adult children and make their home in Illinois.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556617127
• ISBN-13: 978-1556617126
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simplifies our view of active faith through godly people, January 8, 1997

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This review is from: Hero Tales (Vol 1) (Hardcover)

For all ages this book is inspiring. A taste of what it means to trust in the Almighty God, who always provides a way for those who follow Him and listen to their inner most heart.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On a Scale of 1-5, this rates at least 100 stars!, October 8, 2003

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Judith J. Bellando - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hero Tales (Vol 1) (Hardcover)

Every one of these brief biographies is inspiring. The one on George Muller is one of my favorites. Mr. Muller gave all of his requests to God, with amazing results. (I've read that Mr. Muller literally wore grooves in the floor boards by his bed because of the time he spent in prayer). The reader sees how his life changed from that of a ne'er-do-well to that of a compassionate Christian who dedicated his life to providing food, clothing, and shelter for orphans in the name of Christ. He even refused a generous check for his ministry because he preferred to rely completely on God to supply every need. God's faithfulness in his life is awesome. Mark 8: 35 says: "...whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it". Mr Muller is one example of many in this book who dedicated his life for the sake of Christ and the gospel.
This book is a perfect bedtime or devotional read-aloud. The biographies are brief and inspiring. Scriptures and discussion questions are included after each reading. In a time when children need positive role models, this series is a real treasure. Don't let this one go out of print!
Everything I've read by these authors is top notch.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, September 10, 2008

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This review is from: Hero Tales (Vol 1) (Hardcover)

The best books to introduce your children to missionaries and some history. I have the first three in the series, and love them all!