Dietrich Bonhoeffer : the teacher who became a spy / Molly Frye Wilmington ; illustrated by Marcin Piwowarski.
Not every hero story includes a world war, a cruel enemy, daring secret missions, and a hidden code for you to uncover. But Dietrich Bonhoeffer's story does. In this unique picture book, Shep the sheepdog puppy narrates the powerful tale of how one man bravely followed Jesus during a dark time in world history. Hear how Bonhoeffer the teacher loved his students and warned people of danger. Then discover how Bonhoeffer the spy used clever thinking and crucial codes to defy the Nazis, protect his country, and love God and his neighbor, even when it cost him his life. Dietrich Bonhoeffer's story helps children understand faith, perseverance, and suffering in an approachable way. Readers will be inspired, as he was, to enjoy life during good times and to stand firm in faith during the hardest of times. -- Back cover.
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- ISBN: 1087757746
- ISBN: 9781087757742
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
- Publisher: Nashville : B&H Kids, 2023.
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- Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, 1906-1945 > Juvenile fiction.
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- 4 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | JUV BIO BON (Text) | 37810460015000 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Edneyville Branch | BONHOEFFER (Text) | 33258009734406 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Halifax Main Library | J B BONHOEFFER HAL (Text) | 01011700097842 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | BONHOEFFER (Text) | 33258009734398 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Nantahala Regional Library Bookmobile | J B BONHOEFFER (Text) | 80605001956449 | Juvenile Biography | In process | - |
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Not every hero story includes a world war, a cruel enemy, daring secret missions, and a hidden code for you to uncover. But Dietrich Bonhoeffer's story does. In this unique picture book, Shep the sheepdog puppy narrates the powerful tale of how one man bravely followed Jesus during a dark time in world history. Hear how Bonhoeffer the teacher loved his students and warned people of danger. Then discover how Bonhoeffer the spy used clever thinking and crucial codes to defy the Nazis, protect his country, and love God and his neighbor, even when it cost him his life. Dietrich Bonhoeffer's story helps children understand faith, perseverance, and suffering in an approachable way. Readers will be inspired, as he was, to enjoy life during good times and to stand firm in faith during the hardest of times. --
