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Mary Slessor: Servant to the Slave (Trailblazers)
Catherine Mackenzie
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Mary Slessor grew up in the slums of Dundee in the 1800's. Industry was booming but housing was sub- standard and life expectancy was low. Illness, disease and malnutrition killed many children before they reached the age of five. Mary was lucky - born into a poor family, abused by her father - she was still alive. Dundee was Mary's training ground for a far fiercer battle. Mary left the shores of Scotland while only in her early twenties to immerse herself in reaching the lost tribes of Calibar in West Africa. Her preparation in the ... Read more
Mary Slessor grew up in the slums of Dundee in the 1800's. Industry was booming but housing was sub- standard and life expectancy was low. Illness, disease and malnutrition killed many children before they reached the age of five. Mary was lucky - born into a poor family, abused by her father - she was still alive. Dundee was Mary's training ground for a far fiercer battle. Mary left the shores of Scotland while only in her early twenties to immerse herself in reaching the lost tribes of Calibar in West Africa. Her preparation in the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
CF4Kids
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Tain, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857923483
SKU
V9781857923483
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-14
About Catherine Mackenzie
Catherine MacKenzie has written several biographies for young teens in the Trailblazers series as well as other titles for younger children. She is Editor for Christian Focus' children's imprint, CF4Kids. Born and brought up in Scotland, her writing was inspired by her mum, children's author Carine MacKenzie. Catherine has several nieces and nephews - a perfect practice audience!
Reviews for Mary Slessor: Servant to the Slave (Trailblazers)
If you like this you'll love this: Ten girls who changed the world by Irene Howat includes a chapter on Mary Slessor. The lightkeeper's series is aimed at 8-12 year olds whereas the Trailblazers are aimed at 9-14 year olds.
Catherine Mackenzie, CF4K Editor
Catherine Mackenzie, CF4K Editor