Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 24 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: April 2021
- ISBN: FWICKHLA____CORRIETENBOOMTHECOUR9781784985783
Corrie Ten Boom: The Courageous Woman and the Secret Room (Do Great Things for God)
In 1940, the Germans invaded the Netherlands, and Corrie ten Boom and her family helped to hide as many Jewish people as possible. They even had a secret room built in her bedroom.
Corrie and her sister were caught by the German army and sent to a concentration camp, where God made sure they always had a Bible to read and plenty of opportunities to share the good news about Jesus.
Corrie's trust in God gave her the strength to go on until the war ended. From then on, Corrie talked about her life to big crowds, saying, "There's no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still.
Children will enjoy this beautifully illustrated children's biography of Corrie ten Boom, who saved hundreds of Jewish people during World War 2.
Can be read to young children aged 4-5, and read by children aged 6 plus.
Part of the new Do Great Things For God series. By exploring the lives of inspiring Christian women, this series will enthuse children about the great things they can do for God.
Laura Caputo-Wickham is a children’s author from Rome, now living in Kent with her husband, James, two young daughters and a cat. In her spare time, Laura is involved with her church’s toddler group and helps the children in her local school with their reading.
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“Courage, intrigue, sacrifice and grief combined with a deep faith in Christ make Corrie's life an inspiration for parents and children alike. Imagine the impact this book could have on the next generation—it's like gospel dynamite! ”
Linda Allcock
London Women's Convention; author, Head, Hearts, Hands, and Deeper Still
“Corrie ten Boom’s life will impact your children and show them what it means to live for God. ”
Barbara Reaoch
Former Director of Bible Study Fellowship's Children's Division; author of A Jesus Christmas and A Better Than Anything Christmas
“As a parent, I want my children to be shaped and influenced by the steadfast lives of other Christians. The "Do Great Things for God" series by Laura Caputo-Wickham is a wonderful introduction to faithful women who courageously served the Lord in a variety of ways. These stories teach as they inspire, and your children will be blessed to learn about Betsey Stockton’s missionary dream and Corrie Ten Boom’s secret room. ”
Melissa Kruger
Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition; author of Wherever You Go, I Want You To Know
“Whether she’s retelling the extraordinary stories of Corrie ten Boom or Betsey Stockton, Laura Caputo-Wickham captures a big gospel for little hearts. The wonderful storytelling and charming illustrations make the mini-biographies in the "Do Great Things for God" series pitch-perfect for even the youngest readers. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine did. ”
Champ Thornton
Pastor; author of several books including The Radical Book for Kids and Why Do We Say Good Night?
“The writing is lively and accessible, and the story is elegantly told. Laura has dealt with difficult topics in an age appropriate way. All of us, and children especially, love heroes and heroines. There is here a sense of adventure but also of high spiritual and moral purpose. Using a single verse from the Bible to frame each story is a good way to help children remember the promises of the Word of God. I love the illustrations! ”
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali
OXTRAD: Oxford Center for Training, Research, Advocacy & Dialog
“This series brings to life the forgotten, teaches us valuable lessons, and imprints on us early on that if God kept our spiritual ancestors, he will keep us too. ”
K.A. Ellis
Director of the Edmiston Center for the Study of the Bible and Ethnicity
“Hebrews 11 is full of characters from the past who put their faith into action to encourage and inspire the current generation. This beautifully written and attractively produced series fulfils a similar function. Each book will inspire our children, warm their hearts and fire their imagination to encourage them to live wholeheartedly for Christ. ”
Angus MacLeay
Rector, St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks
“A wonderful series, beautifully illustrated, introducing your children to godly women. ”
Blair Linne
Spoken word artist
“A famous story beautifully retold. ”
Bob Hartman
Author, The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight Song
Product Description
In 1940, the Germans invaded the Netherlands, and Corrie ten Boom and her family helped to hide as many Jewish people as possible. They even had a secret room built in her bedroom.
Corrie and her sister were caught by the German army and sent to a concentration camp, where God made sure they always had a Bible to read and plenty of opportunities to share the good news about Jesus.
Corrie's trust in God gave her the strength to go on until the war ended. From then on, Corrie talked about her life to big crowds, saying, "There's no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still.
Children will enjoy this beautifully illustrated children's biography of Corrie ten Boom, who saved hundreds of Jewish people during World War 2.
Can be read to young children aged 4-5, and read by children aged 6 plus.
Part of the new Do Great Things For God series. By exploring the lives of inspiring Christian women, this series will enthuse children about the great things they can do for God.
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Product Details
- Cover Type:
- 24 Pages
- Publisher: Good Book Co
- Publication Date: April 2021
- ISBN: FWICKHLA____CORRIETENBOOMTHECOUR9781784985783