Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with One Idea (Maurits)

Author:

Maurits, Emily J.

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SKU:

9781527106772

Publisher:

Christian Focus

Format:

Paperback

Pages:

160

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People aren’t for sale.

Thomas Clarkson was the son of a clergyman who lived in a time when it was legal to buy and sell slaves. He believed this was wrong, and campaigned to make sure this changed. He was instrumental in making sure that no human being could be bought or sold in the British Empire.

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 Emily Maurits will challenge young readers to advocate for God’s way like Thomas Clarkson 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! Seven themed box sets, each with five 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

About the Author

Emily J. Maurits is an Australian blogger and writer. She is the author of the memoir Two Sisters and a Brain Tumour and the founder of Called to Watch, a website supporting those whose loved ones have chronic illnesses.