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Young Traveler's Gift
SKU
074076
ISBN
9781400304271
Grade 5-8
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Description
Featuring a mind-bending journey through time, compliments of divine intervention, this fictional novel tells the tale of a confused young man who experiences constructive dialogue with historic figures such as President Truman, Ann Frank, and Christopher Columbus. The lessons learned by this troubled young man as he travels through time help him, as well as readers, learn how to make wiser decisions in today's turbulent world. Any young person struggling to grow in wisdom will find this book's message immensely helpful. The book has only a few color highlights and no illustrations. Measures 5" x 7". 155 pgs, pb. ~ Mike
Publisher's Description of Young Traveler's Gift
Before David Ponder ever visited Truman in The Traveler's Gift, Michael Holder began his journey as the last young traveler to receive the unique gifts of wisdom offered by historical greats.In his senior year of high school, Michael hits rock bottom. Having been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time, he has now been suspended from the track team and lost his college scholarship. His coach is angry, his parents are disappointed, and he's diving headfirst into a downward spiral. Facing the bleak future ahead, he sees no way out and wonders if life is really worth living. But with some divine intervention, he's given a second chance when he's offered a once-in-a-lifetime journey of discovery.
Rewritten to engage the minds of teens and tweens, The Young Traveler's Gift is sure to encourage and enlighten young men and women as they prepare to face the journeys that lie ahead.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Thomas Nelson |
| Author: | Amy Parker |
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781400304271 |
| Length in Inches: | 7 |
| Width in Inches: | 5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.3125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
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