Overview
Isobel Kuhn wasn’t always a missionary – she wasn’t always a Christian. Her teachers discouraged a belief in God and promoted evolution. Isobel sometimes doubted whether there was anybody there at all to hear her prayers. “They don’t go beyond the ceiling you know,” she once said to her father who was desperately praying for his young daughter. She felt like there was no point in living, did didn’t want to cause her parents heartbreak. Discover what brought this questioning, antagonistic teenager from doubts to faith in Christ. Find out how she affected the lives of countless people on the mission field of China and Thailand. The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from Irene Howat will challenge young readers to have faith in God like Isobel Kuhn did. A well–known and long–standing series: Over 50 titles Great for ages 9 to 14 Published in 14 languages Half a million books sold Also available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books Each biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose. Each book features: Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they’ve read applies to their life today Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each book’s subject
Full Product Details
Author: Irene Howat
Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd
Imprint: Christian Focus 4Kids
Edition: Revised ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 11.00cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 17.80cm
Weight: 0.110kg
ISBN: 9781857926101
ISBN 10: 1857926102
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 20 November 2015
Recommended Age: From 9 to 14 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Try another Trailblazer: No Mountain too High - Gladys Aylward by Myrna Grant. Gladys Aylward was another trailblazing Christian who changed the lives of the people around her. She was also a missionary in the Far East. Both Gladys and Isobel are good role models and heroines that girls can believe in. Catherine Mackenzie(Author and CF4K Editor)
Author Information
Irene Howat is an award–winning author and poet who lives in Scotland. She has published many biographical books for all ages and is particularly well–known for her biographical material. She has written many books about the lives of different Christians from around the world. She has also written an autobiographical work entitled ‘Pain My Companion’.
