Do Great Things for God - Corrie ten Boom: The Courageous Woman And The Secret Room
Book Description
Inspire kids to trust God and to forgive others through this inspiring biography of Corrie ten Boom.
Kids will learn how, in 1940, Corrie ten Boom and her family helped to hide as many Jewish people as possible from the invading Germans. They even had a secret room built in her bedroom.
Corrie and her sister were caught by the German army and sent to a concentration camp. Corrie’s trust in God gave her the strength to go on until the war ended. From then on, Corrie talked about her life to big crowds, saying, “There’s no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still."
This beautifully illustrated children's biography of Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983) is part of the Do Great Things for God series, which is designed to show kids that God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
These stories can be read to young children or enjoyed independently by early readers. The free extras make these stories useful for homeschool, Sunday school, missions events, and more.
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Author
Laura Caputo-Wickham is a children’s author from Rome, now living in Kent with her husband, James, two young daughters and a cat. In her spare time, Laura is involved with her church’s toddler group and helps the children in her local school with their reading.
Endorsements
"Courage, intrigue, sacrifice and grief combined with a deep faith in Christ make Corrie's life an inspiration for parents and children alike. Imagine the impact this book could have on the next generation—it's like gospel dynamite!"
Linda Allcock, Author, Deeper Still
"Corrie ten Boom’s life will impact your children and show them what it means to live for God."
Barbara Reaoch, Former Director, Children's Division, Bible Study Fellowship
"As a parent, I want my children to be shaped and influenced by the steadfast lives of other Christians. The "Do Great Things for God" series by Laura Caputo-Wickham is a wonderful introduction to faithful women who courageously served the Lord in a variety of ways. These stories teach as they inspire, and your children will be blessed to learn about Betsey Stockton’s missionary dream and Corrie Ten Boom’s secret room."
Melissa B. Kruger, Vice President of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition; Author, Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know, and Growing Together
"Whether she’s retelling the extraordinary stories of Corrie ten Boom or Betsey Stockton, Laura Caputo-Wickham captures a big gospel for little hearts. The wonderful storytelling and charming illustrations make the mini-biographies in the "Do Great Things for God" series pitch-perfect for even the youngest readers. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine did."
Champ Thornton, Author, The Radical Book for Kids
"The writing is lively and accessible, and the story is elegantly told. Laura has dealt with difficult topics in an age appropriate way. All of us, and children especially, love heroes and heroines. There is here a sense of adventure but also of high spiritual and moral purpose. Using a single verse from the Bible to frame each story is a good way to help children remember the promises of the Word of God. I love the illustrations!"
Michael Nazir-Ali, Director, The Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy and Dialogue
Additional Information
Cover: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: The Good Book
Publication Date: April 2021