Augustine of Hippo is one of the most influential figures in Church history. Yet how many people know his biography?

In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine, describing his spiritual quest and emphasizing his high regard for the Bible and truth. The author dramatically depicts the difficult, turbulent times during the fall of the Roman Empire in which Augustine lived, as well as his heated debates with false teachers.

Written in simple language and filled with interesting facts, this brightly illustrated book is designed for young readers but is sure to captivate the attention of the whole family.

Fifteen-year-old Marie Durand was arrested in 1730. She was taken from her home in a village in southern France for a crime involving her brother, who was a Protestant preacher. Marie was imprisoned in the Tower of Constance for 38 years.

Simonetta Carr tells the inspiring story of a woman who could have found liberation by abandoning her Protestant faith, but who held fast to the truth and encouraged others to do the same.

Beautiful illustrations, a simply told story, and interesting facts introduce young readers to the challenges faced by Protestants in 18th-century France and show that even a life spent in prison can be lived in service to Christ and others.

Five hundred years ago, a monk named Martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses, hoping to spark a theological debate on sin and repentance at the University of Wittenberg in Germany. In this children's book, Simonetta Carr tells the fascinating story of the founder of the European Reformation, his search for peace with God, his heroic defense of God's truth, his family life, and his many accomplishments. Martin Luther's greatest achievement, the author says, "was his uncompromising emphasis on the promise of the gospel that has been given to us so freely."