Big John's Secret
Item #: | 040158 |
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ISBN: | 9781883937898 |
Grades: | 4-8 |
Product Description:
John, a 16-year-old squire, arrives in the Holy Land at the time of the 5th Crusade (1218). He is anxious to find his father, whom he has never met but may be dead already. John faces battles, captures, and many setbacks before meeting a friar who teaches him that love and caring is better than violence and killing when it comes to converting the "infidels" to Christianity. An adventurous tale by Eleanore M. Jewett. 206 pgs, pb.
If you're looking for quality literature to feed the imagination and present history in a readable, enjoyable format, then Bethlehem Books give you many choices. These novels for all ages tell stories of historical fiction about various people and times. The personable characters and richly textured, deeply moving novels from different authors make history come alive in an unforgettable reading experience. Rachel S.