Hero Tales: A Family Treasury of True Stories from the Lives of Christian Heroes (Paperback)

~ Dave Jackson (Author), Neta Jackson (Author)

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Product Description

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.

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 9-12
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076420078X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764200786
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	C. Swanson "momof3" (Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book of Missionary Tales, October 14, 2007

By	K. A. Alphs (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This series is the best series I have read on the topic of missionary tales. Dave and Neta Jackson have done an outstanding job of researching their topic. The stories feature lives of ordinary individuals who heard God's call on their lives and responded. You and your family will read about Gladys Aylward, William and Catherine Booth, David Livingstone and many others in this exciting series. We are using this series along with our unit study of "Galloping the Globe".

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Family time, July 25, 2007

By	Michelle Polk (Mississippi, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

could be spent reading this book to each other. It is very informative and can keep the attention of any children. The stories are very inspirational.