Patrick of Ireland - Christian Biographies for Young Readers

The name St. Patrick is associated with Irish legend and modern holidays. But why is he really worth remembering? In this beautifully illustrated book, Simonetta Carr tells the inspiring story of how the wealthy, young Patrick was kidnapped from Britain, taken as a slave to the pagan island of Ireland, and found a way to escape. Yet, more importantly, we see how Patrick’s suffering as a slave opened his eyes to the mercy of God and prepared him to return to Ireland as a missionary. Getting to know the real Patrick of Ireland, young readers will learn that the joy of the Lord will sustain them through difficult times and strengthen them to share the gospel with others.

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
Type: Hardback
ISBN: 9781601789839

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Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she homeschooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband, Thomas, and family. She is a member of Christ United Reformed Church, Santee, California.

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“Why does Patrick matter? And what really mattered to Patrick? Simonetta Carr’s wonderful new book on Ireland’s most important Christian lets Patrick tell his story in his own words. Younger readers—and older readers, too—will delight in the amazing story of how God brought the gospel to Ireland.” Crawford Gribben, professor of history at Queen's University Belfast and author of The Rise and Fall of Christian Ireland