Corrie Ten Boom: The Watchmaker's Daughter

by Jean Watson

Overview

Time to trust.

The story of Corrie ten Boom has inspired millions of people all over the world. Jean Watson is a skilful author and presents Corrie’s stirring life and challenging hope–filled message for young readers.

The Watchmaker’s Daughter traces the life of this outstanding Christian woman from her childhood in Haarlem, through her suffering in Nazi concentration camps, to her world–wide ministry to the handicapped and underprivileged.

This exciting victorious book will allow you to meet this beloved woman and learn of God’s wonderful provision and blessing through adversity.

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 Jean Watson will challenge young readers to trust God like Corrie Ten Boom 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! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 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

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857921168
Publisher:	Christian Focus Publications
Publication date:	01/20/2014
Series:	Trail Blazers
Edition description:	Revised
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	4.30(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Having been a teacher, Jean Watson, has gone on to have a career in writing, involving writing lesson material for children geared for RE Lessons and Sunday School. Jean’s stories have been broadcast on TV and Radio.

What People are Saying About This

Children's Editor

If you like this, you'll love this!Younger children can enjoy the story of Corrie ten Boom too.First readers: Are all of the Watches Safe? A fully illustrated children's edition in the Little Lights series.Ten Girls who changed the World by Irene Howat. This title includes a chapter on Corrie ten Boom suitable for 8-12 year olds.

Banner of Truth

"Imaginatively written."

age 11 Sheryl

Dear Jean Watson, I love reading your books, especially Corrie Ten Boom. I think your book is very fascinating and interesting. It also provides children with vivid information of history. The part that captures my attention most is the questions that you asked and the prayers that you wrote. Be sure to write more! I am your biggest fan!

From the Publisher

"Imaginatively written." ~ Banner of Truth

Dear Jean Watson, I love reading your books, especially Corrie Ten Boom. I think your book is very fascinating and interesting. It also provides children with vivid information of history. The part that captures my attention most is the questions that you asked and the prayers that you wrote. Be sure to write more! I am your biggest fan! ~ Sheryl, age 11

If you like this, you'll love this!

Younger children can enjoy the story of Corrie ten Boom too.

First readers: Are all of the Watches Safe? A fully illustrated children's edition in the Little Lights series.

Ten Girls who changed the World by Irene Howat. This title includes a chapter on Corrie ten Boom suitable for 8-12 year olds. ~ Children's Editor

Editorial Reviews

"Imaginatively written."

Banner of Truth

Dear Jean Watson, I love reading your books, especially Corrie Ten Boom. I think your book is very fascinating and interesting. It also provides children with vivid information of history. The part that captures my attention most is the questions that you asked and the prayers that you wrote. Be sure to write more! I am your biggest fan!

If you like this, you'll love this!

Younger children can enjoy the story of Corrie ten Boom too.

First readers: Are all of the Watches Safe? A fully illustrated children's edition in the Little Lights series.

Ten Girls who changed the World by Irene Howat. This title includes a chapter on Corrie ten Boom suitable for 8-12 year olds.

Children's Editor

Dear Jean Watson, I love reading your books, especially Corrie Ten Boom. I think your book is very fascinating and interesting. It also provides children with vivid information of history. The part that captures my attention most is the questions that you asked and the prayers that you wrote. Be sure to write more! I am your biggest fan!

age 11 Sheryl