| Format: | Paperback |
| Page Count: | 176 |
| Size: | 5.25 in x 8.0 in |
| Weight: | 5.0 ounces |
| ISBN-13: | 979-8-8749-0221-6 |
| ISBN-UPC: | 9798874902216 |
| Published: | March 03, 2026 |
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Middle-Grade Biography Illuminates John Bunyan’s Life of Grace, Courage, and Creativity
John Bunyan was an imaginative author, father, and Puritan preacher who was deeply committed to sharing the gospel that had transformed his life. His enduring literary legacy, including his well-known and beloved book The Pilgrim’s Progress, continues to inspire and transform lives today.
This engaging biography takes middle-grade readers on a journey through Bunyan’s life, exploring his early struggles with sin and shame, his years of imprisonment for preaching the word of God, and the turbulent events shaping his nation. Bunyan’s life and writings offer a powerful reminder that God can fulfill his mission through unexpected people and circumstances.
Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.
- Lively Biography: Explores the influential life of John Bunyan, a creative author of almost 60 books, including the beloved The Pilgrim’s Progress
- Written for Kids Ages 8–13: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, study questions, and bonus sidebars
- Inspiring: Despite early struggles with sin and challenging life circumstances, Bunyan became a follower of Christ, devoted to spreading the good news that had transformed him
- Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history
Author:
Champ Thornton (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, and have three children. You can learn more about Champ at champthornton.com.
Product Details
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Swirling Storms (1688)
Chapter 2: World on Fire (1628–1643)
Chapter 3: War (1644–1649)
Chapter 4: On the Anvil (1650–1655)
Chapter 5: First Steps (1656–1658)
Chapter 6: New Seasons (1659–1660)
Chapter 7: Trials (1660–1661)
Chapter 8: Behind Bars (1661–1665)
Chapter 9: Fire and Darkness (1665–1672)
Chapter 10: Released (1672–1676)
Chapter 11: Pilgrim’s Progress (1677–1678)
Chapter 12: Active! (1679–1688)
Conclusion: Lessons from a Life
Study Questions
Timeline
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Endorsements
“The Lives of Faith and Grace series will not only engage the minds, hearts, and imaginations of middle grade readers, it will also offer examples of heroes worth emulating. These true stories will challenge our youth to live courageously for the name of Jesus and see the joy and privilege it is to be a part of something far bigger than themselves.
Sarah Walton, author, The Long Road Home; coauthor, Hope When It Hurts
“This is a remarkable series of biographies about Christian leaders our children should know. Beautifully written and illustrated, these stories help nurture the faith of the next generation by illuminating the stories of God’s faithfulness among that great cloud of witnesses in heaven. You'll want all these books for your home, church, or school library.”
Daniel Darling, Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, The Characters of Christmas and The Characters of Easter