| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 112 |
| Size: | 5.25 in x 8.0 in |
| Weight: | 8.0 ounces |
| ISBN-10: | 1-4335-8349-6 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-1-4335-8349-0 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9781433583490 |
| Published: | September 23, 2025 |
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The Life of Corrie ten Boom Inspires Young Readers to Love Their Neighbors and Forgive Those Who Persecute Them
Corrie ten Boom was a watchmaker, prisoner, and World War II hero who helped hundreds of Jews escape persecution amid the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Despite her bravery, the risks she was willing to take ultimately led to her capture and imprisonment. After her release, Corrie was again met face-to-face with the prison guard who caused so much pain. Her life story raises the question, Is it possible to forgive the unforgivable?
This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through ten Boom’s life, highlighting her upbringing, her family’s covert operations, and her most remarkable achievement of all—forgiving those who persecuted her. Ten Boom’s story acts as a witness to the world, demonstrating the power of mercy and the value of spreading the message of God’s love, regardless of one’s present situation. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.
- Lively Biography: Explores the life of Corrie ten Boom and her family’s covert operations to save hundreds of Jews from enduring persecution in Europe
- Teaches Forgiveness: Ten Boom shows love and forgiveness to the person who seems most unforgivable, the prison guard who persecuted her
- Written for Kids Ages 8–13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars to help young readers stay engaged
- Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history
Author:
Jennifer T. Kelley (MEd) taught at the high school level for fifteen years. She and her husband Arran are in the process of adding to their family through adoption. They serve in leadership roles at their church in Columbia, South Carolina.
Product Details
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Face in the Crowd (1947)
Chapter 2: Small Beginnings (1892–1909)
Chapter 3: Being a Somebody (1910–1939)
Chapter 4: The Invasion (1939–1941)
Chapter 5: Ration Cards (May–June 1942)
Chapter 6: The Secret Room (Summer 1942)
Chapter 7: Jesus Is Victor (Autumn 1942–February 1944)
Chapter 8: Light in the Darkness (February–June 1944)
Chapter 9: Fear and Forgiveness (June–September 1944)
Chapter 10: Ravensbrück (September–December 1944)
Chapter 11: Home (1945–1959)
Chapter 12: The Whole World (1945–1983)
Conclusion: Lessons from a Life
Study Questions
Timeline
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Endorsements
“This age-appropriate biography of Corrie ten Boom is both compelling and well-written for tweens, teens, and adults alike. Corrie’s testimony of courage, sacrifice, and hope will spur kids on to see the life-changing power of living radically for Jesus in even the darkest moments of life.”
Sarah Walton, author, The Long Road Home; coauthor, Hope When It Hurts
“Corrie ten Boom’s remarkable story of faith, perseverance, and forgiveness has encouraged generations. Now, Jennifer Kelley brings the riches of this story to young readers in a heartfelt and poignant biography. Kelley sensitively handles the tragedies in Corrie’s life as she highlights God’s provision and mercy in the darkest of moments. Children who dive into these pages will find an accessible, engaging, and moving account that will inspire their minds and shape their hearts for years to come.”
Kathryn Butler, author, The Dream Keeper Saga and The Storyteller’s Bible
“Every child should read the compelling story of Corrie ten Boom. A true hero of the faith, she survived the Nazi death camps to tell the story of Christ’s triumph over the worst evil. This beautifully illustrated, creatively told biography will inspire similar courage in this generation. Make sure this book is in your home.”
Daniel Darling, Director, Land Center for Cultural Engagement; author, The Characters of Christmas; Jesus and the Characters of Christmas; and The Dignity Revolution