Hero Tales, vol. 3 [Paperback]

Dave & Neta Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Hero Tales (Book 3)

These inspiring true tales and beautiful illustrations make up two powerful treasuries, each featuring forty-five stories from influential Christian heroes' lives. Excitement and adventure allow elementary-age children to learn valuable lessons of virtue through the lives of important historical figures. Loved by parents and children alike, Dave and Neta Jackson's newly repackaged collections include the lives of heroic Christians such as Florence Nightingale, Corrie ten Boom, Billy Graham, Mother Teresa, and many more.

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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 (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764200801
• ISBN-13: 978-0764200809
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #288,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource on Christians Who Made a Difference, November 10, 2006

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Mom Who Reads A Lot (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hero Tales, vol. 3 (Paperback)

This book is an excellent resource on the following Christian Heroes, most who are/were missionaries:

Mary McLeod Bethune

William Bradford

Brother Andrew

George Washington Carver

Jonathan & Rosalind Goforth

Billy Graham

Betty Greene

Clarence Jones

Gordon McLean

Lottie Moon

Luis Palau

St. Patrick

Rochunga Pudaite

Mother Teresa

Charles Tindley

The book's format covers a 2 page biography on the hero, then follows up with separate chapters on character qualities specific to the individual (i.e. George Washington Carver's biography is followed by chapters on perseverance, resourcefulness, and service). An added bonus is that there is a list of all the character qualities in the back of the book. So if you're looking for examples of a specific character quality the list is a wonderful resource.

I found this book very interesting, especially since I have never heard of the majority of these people. The age level for those who would be interested would probably be 3rd grade and higher. There are no pictures, other than drawings of the person at the beginning of the biography, so it could be quite boring for preschoolers and early elementary grades.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for getting children's attention, May 16, 2010

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D. Shelton "FaithWalking" (East Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hero Tales vol.2 (Paperback)

my 4th grade class and my own children love these books. well worth the investment to add to your library!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational stories for young people, April 14, 2010

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Beat - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hero Tales, vol. 3 (Paperback)

As a child, I was inspired by a similar collection of true stories of Christian heroes for young people called The Adventurers. Not being one for fiction, I devoured biographies of people who attempted and achieved great things for God. Needless to say, I was thrilled to discover for my own children a brand new series of stories (in four volumes) like the ones that inspired me so many years ago. Every evening after supper we sit down as a family and read one of the stories. The questions and Bible verses after each chapter (three chapters per hero) make an effective and meaningful family devotional time. Our oldest who is 10 years old cannot wait to hear the next story!