Saint Patrick

Ann Tompert

Saint Patrick is among the most beloved Saints. But what do we really know of him? Over the centuries his life has become shrouded in mystery and legend. Fortunately, Patrick left the world two letters, which help to separate fact from fiction. The few facts that we know about Patrick reveal a heroic and holy man, whose life was fraught with physical dangers and spiritual rewards. His mission to bring Christianity to Ireland in the fourth century is one of the great religious quests in history. Basing her text on one of Saint Patrick's letters, "Confession," Ann Tompert lifts the veil on Patrick's remarkable life, creating a swiftly moving and simply told biography that interweaves the words of Patrick himself. Michael Garland captures the rough-and-tumble world of the Celts and Britons in bold and vigorous illustrations. Here is a picture book portrait of the patron saint of Ireland that children will find exciting and inspiring. 

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