Gladys Aylward (Paperback) by Myrna Grant

Many looked on Gladys Aylward's expedition to mainland China as foolhardy and dangerous. It was. On her own, as a single female she carried her passport and other documents along with the only money and belongings that she in a small briefcase with a teapot and a saucepan tied to the handle. After having purchased her one-way ticket to China she left the United Kingdom with a single-minded determination to do what God had commanded her to. She knew she was meant to go to China - even if no mission was prepared to support her.

Unconventional is the only way to describe this journey to the country that would eventually become her home. A theme that would continue throughout her mission work in China where she thwarted authorities, became involved in the Chinese resistance, and rescued over 100 children from the invading Japanese army. Written for 9-14 year olds.

Title

Gladys Aylward
Author(s)

Myrna Grant
Series

Trailblazers
ISBN

9781857925944
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Christian Focus Publications
Age Range

8-11s
Audience

Children
Pages

144
Published

02/01/2007

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Myrna Grant

Myrna Grant is the author of the best-seller, Vanya. She has traveled widely and her books have been translated into several European and Asian languages. An associate professor emerita of Wheaton College, she holds the Ph.D. from Northwestern University, Evanston.

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Overall rating

5.0 based on 1 review

Great for children

This is a very good retelling of Gladys Aylward’s story for children. It has the important facts about her life without putting the really horrible things in. My 8 year old enjoyed listening to me reading it to her.