Here’s another great Mr. Pipes book by Douglas Bond. In this particular story, Annie, Drew, and Mr. Pipes are vacationing in Rome. They accidentally set sail on a schooner that takes them out of Rome and on many adventures as they follow the growth of the early Christian church. As the friends see the sights of Rome, explore catacombs, and sail from various locations, Mr. Pipes adds to the children’s earlier lessons and teaches them all about hymns from the early centuries, when the Christian church was just beginning. Learn about the importance of true doctrine and real worship in hymns through a fun and adventurous story. With lyrics from real hymns scattered throughout the story and factual information about old Christian songs, this book is a entertaining way to learn about some of the first hymns - what they were about, who wrote them, and how they have endured all these years. 258 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel