Name: Ten Girls Who Made A Difference
Rating: 3.0 (1 reviews)

Would you like to make a difference? These ten girls grew up to do just that. Susannah's children changed their country; Monica's son changed the church; Ann's romance taught Burma about the love of Christ; Edith was used by God to change a continent; Katherine escaped from oppression and changed her world; Susie listened to a preacher and then published the gospel herself; Bethan met a doctor and then helped to heal people's souls; Maria lost her parents but found China; Sabrina was imprisoned for her faith and then fought to set other Christians free; Ruth began her life in China but eventually God took her in a mission round the world. Read this book and find out what God wants you to do.

Title

Ten Girls Who Made A Difference
Author(s)

Irene Howat
Series

Lightkeepers
ISBN

9781857927764
Format

Paperback
Publisher

Christian Focus Publications
Age Range

8-11s
Audience

Children
Pages

157
Published

05/01/2005

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Irene Howat

Irene Howat is an accomplished children's and adults writer and has many titles to her name. She is married to a minister and they have a grown up family. She is also a talented artist and lives in Argyle, Scotland. She especially enjoys letters from children and replies to all of them!

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Overall rating

3.0 based on 1 review

Interesting Lives, but Lacking Depth

Ten Girls Who Made a Difference by Irene Howat highlights the lives of ten young women who, through various circumstances, made significant impacts on the world around them. The book presents their childhoods, teenage years, and lives after marriage in short, digestible sequences, providing a glimpse into how these girls shaped history. While the stories are interesting, I didn’t find them particularly inspiring. The brief chapters, though informative, didn’t delve deeply enough into the motivations or struggles of the girls, which left me feeling more like an observer than a participant in their journeys. I think there are other books that do a better job of capturing the depth of character and influence these women may have had. That said, the book could still be a good introduction to young readers or for anyone looking for a quick overview of historical figures. However, for those looking for more meaningful or challenging inspiration, I’d suggest exploring other biographies or collections that dive deeper into their stories.