Publisher's Synopsis
Helen Roseveare qualified as a doctor, packed up her life in England and set off to be a missionary in the Belgian Congo. Although living through a rebellion and being taken captive for several months, Helen's faith remained strong and she returned to the renamed 'Zaire' to serve the Lord by working with people there. Her experiences in Africa have been an encouragement to many and made her well known and loved throughout the world.
The Trailblazer's series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from Irene Howat will challenge young readers to serve God as Helen Roseveare did.
A well-known and long-standing series:
- Over 50 titles
- Great for ages 9 to 14
- Published in 14 languages
- Half a million books sold
- Also available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books
Each biography follows the trailblazer's journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.
Each book features:
- Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they've read applies to their life today
- Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each book's subject
