Overview
Told through an authentic manga-style book, this is the story of an extraordinary young man who thought he was ordinary. Young Josef Ratzinger faces a number of challenges growing up in German Bavaria: all he wants to do is learn, but the Nazis keep closing down his schools. His father, Captain Ratzinger, a retired police officer, has been trying to stay one step ahead of the Nazis, but as Josef grows older, Germany moves towards war, and every German youth must serve in the army Hitler has taken over. Little does Josef realize that the plan God has for him goes beyond books and the academy - and even beyond Germany! This graphic novel about the life of Pope Benedict XVI is an expanded version of Gabrielle Gniewek's book that was officially published for World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain, and distributed to 300,000 people. Also included is a nine page appendix with fun facts about the Holy Father, his vehicles, and the Swiss Guards.
Full Product Details
Author: Regina Doman ,
Sean Lam
Publisher: Manga Hero
Imprint: Manga Hero
Dimensions:
Width: 13.00cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 19.20cm
Weight: 0.290kg
ISBN: 9780983639756
ISBN 10: 0983639752
Pages: 222
Publication Date: 01 December 2012
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
At last -- Catholic manga that's as good as the popular stuff. It even reads right to left! I overheard my daughter's friend say, 'I always think of popes as always being popes. I never think of them growing up.' This manga will give kids such good thoughts. -- Mike Aquilina Executive Vice-President, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, author of many books, Endorsement There are many books on Pope Benedict XVI, most of which are academic in nature. Precious few of them are intended for younger readers. Habemus Papam is a wonderful contribution to biographical literature on Pope Benedict XVI, and especially helpful in conveying a positive introduction to the Holy Father to a new generation of Catholic youth. -- Christopher Blosser, founder, The Ratzinger Fan Club Endorsement .. .captures Pope Benedict's life magnificently...The books are excellent for tweens and teens (and adults, too) and should be spread around. Evangelization comes in many forms and this manga format may just be the answer to those who need to hear the Gospel message. -- Mater et Magistra Magazine Endorsement
.. .captures Pope Benedict's life magnificently...The books are excellent for tweens and teens (and adults, too) and should be spread around. Evangelization comes in many forms and this manga format may just be the answer to those who need to hear the Gospel message. -- Mater et Magistra Magazine Endorsement
