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Timeless Lessons for families from great Christians of the past.Drawn from the lives of fifteen key Christian heroes, Hero Tales, Vol. IV is a beautifully illustrated treasury of forty-five exciting and educational readings designed to help foster Christian character qualities in families with elementary-age children. This inspiring collection presents a short biography and three true stories for each hero, Lewis, Joy Ridderhof, William J. Seymour, Ricky & Sherialyn Byrdsong, John & Betty Stam, William Wilberforce.Whether read together at family devotions or alone, Hero Tales, Vol II is an ideal way to acquaint children six to twelve with historically important Christians while imparting valuable lessons.This is volume IV in a series of four Hero Tales (plus Heroes in Black History) originally published by Bethany House Publishers and now republished by Castle Rock Creative.

Featuring the lives of fifteen influential Christian figures, this collection offers forty-five engaging readings aimed at instilling Christian virtues in elementary-age children. Each hero's section includes a brief biography and three inspiring stories, showcasing figures like Billy Graham and Mother Teresa. Ideal for family devotions or individual reading, it serves as a valuable resource for teaching children about the impact of historical Christians while imparting important life lessons. This is the second volume in a four-part series.

Focusing on Christian character development, this collection features the lives of fifteen influential Christian figures, offering forty-five engaging readings for families with elementary-aged children. Each hero, including notable figures like John Bunyan and Corrie ten Boom, is accompanied by a short biography and three inspiring true stories. Ideal for family devotions or individual reading, this volume aims to educate young readers about significant historical Christians while imparting timeless moral lessons.

BLINDED BY THE SHINING PATH, Introducing Romulo Saune -- Bandits are a regular threat to the small Peruvian village Alfredo Garcia lives in. Government protection is scarce and the police never enforce the law. So the village men take it upon themselves to defend their village, but return unsuccessful when Alfredo's father is killed. Rico, Alfredo's brother, joins the Communist Shining Path guerrillas hoping to avenge their father's death. But the terrorists prove to be more dangerous than the bandits they promised to protect the villaters from, and it's not long before they begin killing followers of Jesus Christ, too. When Alfredo also becomes involved with the guerrillas, he is forced to prove his loyalty or be considered a deserter and risk death. His orders are to kill the evangelist, Pastor Romulo Saune, but when his mission fails, Alfredo begins asking harder questions. CAN SOMETHING GOOD COME FROM SOMETHING SO BAD?"

SHANGAIED TO CHINA Introducing Hudson Taylor Neil Thompson had promised his grandmother that he would wait for his grandfather to bring him to see the great oceangoing ships at the docks in Liverpool, England. But when he convinced himself that it was okay to go alone, he did not know the danger he would face on that bright morning in September 1853. The docks were no place for a twelve-year-old boy who was alone. Stopping to admire a small clipper ship, the Dumfries, Neil is suddenly grabbed and dragged aboard the ship, then locked in a small, dark room until the ship is on its way to sea. When he's finally let out, he discovers he's been shanghaied to be a cabin boy on a tea clipper bound for China and there's no chance for escape! Fortunately for Neil, on board ship is a young missionary named Hudson Taylor who is also bound for China. But will Taylor's friendship and faith be able to overcome all the bad things that fall upon Neil's life? Will Neil ever make it home? Why should Hudson Taylor Help?

EXILED TO THE RED RIVER, Introducing Chief Spokane Garry -- A great sickness has swept through the Indian nations, killing several of the Spokane tribe and many others from neighboring tribes. The faith of the Spokane is nearly broken when they realize the smallpox epidemic has killed those who believe in the Creator of All as well as those who don't believe in Him. How can evil men live while good men die? Why should they continue to obey the Creator's laws if He takes away innocent lives? But when white-skinned men arrive with the Leaves of Life-a book telling how to get to heaven-the Spokane chief agrees to send Garry, his youngest son, to learn more about God. Garry is confused and uncertain about the reason for his travels, but as he begins the first of four years at the Christian school, he soon realizes the saving grace of God and can't wait to return to his homeland to share the Good News with the Indian nations. WHAT CAN GARRY LEARN AT A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL THAT WILL INTEREST THE REST OF HIS PEOPLE?

Set during the early days of the Civil War, a young boy named Danny Sims yearns to join the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry but is hindered by his age and a lame foot. Instead, he is assigned as the caretaker for Colonel Shaw's horses, a role he takes seriously. When he inadvertently finds himself inside a Confederate fort, Danny discovers a plot that could endanger his regiment. Faced with the challenge of escaping and delivering a warning, he must prove that even a boy with a disability can play a crucial role in the fight for freedom.

A thirteen-year-old boy embarks on a quest for vengeance against the captain responsible for his mother's enslavement during her journey from Africa to the Colonies. Driven by a deep sense of injustice and loss, Hamilton Jones navigates the complexities of his family's history and the impact of slavery, highlighting themes of resilience and the pursuit of justice.

Set against the backdrop of China during tumultuous times, the story follows Mollie, who grapples with her best friend Ida's choice to live in a foreign land. Initially skeptical, Mollie's perspective shifts as she reads about Ida's adventurous life and missionary work with Lottie Moon. As war and disease threaten, Mollie's concern grows, prompting her to consider drastic changes in her own life to support Ida. This narrative explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the transformative power of faith amidst adversity.

Set in 1909 India, the story follows fourteen-year-old John Knight as he navigates a vibrant and chaotic new world. His adventure takes a serious turn when he befriends Irish missionary Amy Carmichael, who is dedicated to rescuing young girls from oppressive customs. John's sense of justice is ignited upon learning about Jewel, a child bride facing a grim fate at the hands of her uncle. As John grapples with the potential involvement of his father in upholding cruel laws, he must decide whether to act and save Jewel from her impending doom.