Pope John Paul II (Modern Heroes) [Jun 30, 2009] Gary Smailes

Pope John Paul II - part of the Modern Heroes series - is ideal for school projects for young readers. Modern Heroes is a series of colourful, illustrated books about the lives of some remarkable people whose influence has shaped how we live today. Concise, accessible, entertaining, the series consists of excellent introductions to history or modern studies. Pope John Paul II was born in Poland, and as Pope he worked hard to bring peace and Christianity to the world. He was born in 1920, and lived a simple, early life. He escaped the Gestapo several times in occupied Poland and became a priest. His life has inspired millions - when he became Pope in 1978, he taught people to think deeply about their faith. This book explains simply and clearly the influence of this remarkable man. Read more