Story of John Bunyan: The Prisoner Who Wrote Pilgrim's Progress

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