Middle-Grade Biography Illuminates John Bunyan’s Life of Grace, Courage, and Creativity
Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace series.
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.
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
More to Explore
| Age range: | 8+ |
|---|---|
| Contributors | Champ Thornton |
| ISBN | 9798874902216 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | March 2026 |
| Dimensions | 133mm x 203mm x 10mm |
| Weight | 0.14 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 176 |
| Publisher | Crossway |
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.
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.