| The Legend of Saint Christopher: From the Golden Legend, Englished by William Caxton, 1483 Contributor(s): Hodges, Margaret (Author), Watson, Richard Jesse (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0802853609 ISBN-13: 9780802853608 Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $9.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Historical - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Adaptations |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002021613 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" (0.3 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Evangelical - Theometrics - Mainline |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 65263 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The legend of Saint Christopher, first written in the thirteenth century, tells the story of a strong man named Offero, who wants to find the greatest ruler in all the world and to serve him as his bearer. Offero's search is in vain until a mysterious child at a riverside asks Offero to carry him over the river. Only after Offero has carried the child over the river does he discover the child's true identity. Then Offero's name is changed to Christopher. / Author Margaret Hodges retells with power and simplicity this unforgettable tale of the man who became known as the patron saint of travelers. And illustrator Richard Jesse Watson has created hypnopompic paintings that dramatically capture Offero's journey and the brilliance of his discovery of the One he sought. / Based on old nursery rhymes, the poetic text by Newbery Honor winner Kathi Appelt and the beautiful light-filled paintings of Debra Reid Jenkins combine to make this gentle bedtime story a perfect illustration of God's abiding love. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hodges, Margaret: - (1911-2005) Margaret Hodges was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Vassar College with honorsand received a Masters in Library Science from the CarnegieInstitute of Technology. After working as a children'slibrarian, she was a professor at the Graduate School ofLibrary and Information Sciences of the University ofPittsburgh. Margaret wrote numerous award-winning books forchildren. A majority of her work is inspired fromfolktales and historical figures.Watson, Richard Jesse: - Richard Jesse Watson is the illustrator of many award-winning books for children, including One Wintry Night by Ruth Bell Graham (Baker), The High Rise Glorious Skittle Skat Roarious Sky Pie Angel Food Cake by Nancy Willard (Harcourt Brace), and The Water |