Stories of the Saints explained

Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage is a book written by Carey Wallace, illustrated by Nick Thornborrow, and published by Workman Publishing Company.

Background

The book was published on March 31, 2020 by Workman Publishing Company with a total of 232 pages.[1] The book is written by Carey Wallace and illustrated by Nick Thornborrow.[2] Wallace lives in Brooklyn, New York.[3] The book tells the story of 70 different saints.[4] For instance, the book includes stories about Thérèse of Lisieux, Joan of Arc, and Francis of Assisi.[5] The book focuses on Catholic saints and does not include Anglican saints.[6] The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City criticized the book for making some factual errors.[7] The book is intended for children ages 10 and up.[8] The book does not shy aware from the struggles that saints have experienced.[9] The publisher of the book is not Catholic.[10] The stories are organized chronologically.[11] Christianity Today called the story "elegantly crafted" and the illustrations "engrossing".[12] The book won a silver Nautilus award in 2020.[13] [14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: December 21, 2019 . Stories of the Saints . . June 6, 2023 . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013555/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/carey-wallace/stories-of-the-saints/ . live .
  2. Web site: Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage by Carey Wallace . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013554/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780761193272 . June 6, 2023 . June 6, 2023 . Publishers Weekly.
  3. Web site: January 12, 2021 . New children's book breathes humanity into the stories of the saints . June 6, 2023 . . en-US . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013556/https://catholicreview.org/new-childrens-book-breathes-humanity-into-the-stories-of-the-saints/ . live .
  4. Web site: New and notable illustrated Catholic books for kids . . June 6, 2023 . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013557/https://hawaiicatholicherald.com/2022/09/28/new-and-notable-illustrated-catholic-books-for-kids/ . live .
  5. Web site: Harmon . Catherine . New book of saints for children revels in the miraculous and mysterious . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606045122/https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2020/05/16/new-book-of-saints-for-children-revels-in-the-miraculous-and-mysterious/ . June 6, 2023 . June 6, 2023 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: June 11, 2021 . The Christian Year in Story: 'Stories of the Saints' by Carey Wallace . June 6, 2023 . Earth & Altar . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013556/https://www.earthaltar.org/post/the-christian-year-in-story-stories-of-the-saints-by-carey-wallace . live .
  7. Web site: Book review: "Stories of the Saints: bold and inspiring tales of adventure, grace, and courage" . June 6, 2023 . . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013554/https://archokc.org/news/book-review-stories-of-the-saints-bold-and-inspiring-tales-of-adventure-grace-and-courage . live .
  8. Web site: October 21, 2020 . 'Stories of the Saints' a timely read . June 6, 2023 . . en-gb . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013556/https://catholicnewsherald.com/news/95-news/entertainment/6346-stories-of-the-saints-a-timely-read . live .
  9. Web site: Waite . Katie . August 2, 2021 . Want to Raise Little Saints? Tell the Saints' Stories . June 6, 2023 . . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013556/https://bustedhalo.com/life-culture/want-to-raise-little-saints-tell-the-saints-stories . live .
  10. Web site: July 8, 2021 . 3 Beautiful saint story collections for the modern Catholic home . June 6, 2023 . . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013556/https://aleteia.org/2021/07/08/3-beautiful-saint-story-collections-for-the-modern-catholic-home/ . live .
  11. Web site: Hunter . Nathaniel . October 30, 2020 . Read, listen, and watch: October 2020 reviews . June 6, 2023 . . en-US . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013555/https://uscatholic.org/articles/202010/read-listen-and-watch-october-2020-reviews/ . live .
  12. Web site: Arthur . Sarah . Wasinger . Erin F. . January 7, 2021 . How Not to Read Cheesy Books with Your Quarantined Kids . June 6, 2023 . . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013554/https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/january-web-only/reading-children-books-quarantine-winter-covid.html . live .
  13. Web site: November 30, 2020 . 2020 Books of the Year: Designers and illustrators on the year's best covers – Quill and Quire . June 6, 2023 . Quill and Quire . en . June 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606013555/https://quillandquire.com/omni/2020-books-of-the-year-designers-and-illustrators-on-the-years-best-covers/ . live .
  14. Web site: 2020 Silver Winners – Nautilus Book Awards . June 6, 2023 . en . April 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230405073442/https://nautilusbookawards.com/2020-silver-winners/ . live .

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