The Story of St. Patrick

By James A. Janda

Book Overview

Prisoner, slave and saint

Who has not heard of St. Patrick's Day? It's the day of the wearing of the green " Stores sell shamrocks and clover, there are parades and celebrations, and in every school across the United States, youngsters and adults wear something green on St. Patrick's Day. But few know the actual story about this remarkable man.

Open the pages of this enchanting book and learn about the man who lives in the hearts of all the Irish. Did you know that Patrick was a Roman citizen? Or that he was captured by the Celts and made a slave for six years? Or that he managed to escape from being a slave and later became a priest and a bishop? Did you know that he returned to Ireland because of a dream?

Author James Janda has delightfully blended Patrick's actual words from his autobiography with the legends about him -- just enough for young readers to learn about the life of this exceptional man.

James Janda is a free-lance writer of poetry, plays, and stories for children. He is author of The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Legend of St. Christopher, and Inigo: The Life of St. Ignatius Loyola for Young Readers.
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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809166232
• ISBN13: 9780809166237
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Wisconsin

I love it!! It is definitely what we need our children to learn about-God's awesome love for all of us no matter where or what type of situation we are in he can get us through it all with his power that is very real. The children will know where the holiday truly came from and why we celebrate this wonderful saint.

Captivating and Timeless Story

Perfect for children aged 4-9. The story is told beautifully and concentrates on the character of a true saint. I'm glad saints as role models are coming back into fashion with the surge in interest in Waldorf education.