| Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Ess) Contributor(s): Bertanzetti, Eileen (Author), Ritz, Karen (Illustrator) |
|
 |
ISBN: 0819870676 ISBN-13: 9780819870674 Publisher: Pauline Books & Media OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2002 Annotation: Offers intermediate readers a down-to-earth portrayal of the saints. Each distinct story vividly recreates for the intermediate reader the saint's place of origin, family life, and corresponding historical events. Every volume also features a prayer to the saint, as well as a brief glossary. This collection gives children new friends and role models. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Religious (see Also Religious - Christian - Bio |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002004834 |
| Series: Encounter the Saints (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 4.58" W x 7" (0.26 lbs) 120 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 60764 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the amazing life story of a Franciscan priest who bore the wounds of the crucified Jesus and used the special gifts he received from God--the ability to read souls and bilocation--to relieve the sufferings of others who crowded the Church to attend his masses and speak to him during confession. His advice to "Pray. Hope. And don't worry" continues to give encouragement to countless people around the world. |