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William WilberforceThe Freedom Fighter

William Wilberforce

The Freedom Fighter

Derick Bingham
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‘No! No! cried the little boy, ‘Please no! I want to stay with my Mother!’ ‘Be quiet!’ shouted the man who roughly pulled his mother from him. 


This was the fate of thousands of women and children in the days before slavery was abolished. One man fought to bring freedom and relief from the terrors of the slave trade; it took him forty–five years. His name was William Wilberforce.

 

This is his exciting story that shows the amazing effect his faith in Christ and his love for people had on transforming a nation.

 

The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today.  This gripping and astonishing story from Derek Bingham will challenge young readers to follow God like William Wilberforce did.

 

A well–known and long–standing series:

  • Over 50 titles
  • Great for ages 9 to 14
  • Published in 14 languages
  • Half a million books sold
  • Also available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books

Each biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.

 

Each book features:

  • Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they’ve read applies to their life today
  • Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each book’s subject
Derick Bingham

About Derick Bingham

Derick Bingham was the teaching pastor at Christchurch, Belfast. He was also an Adjunct Professor of English Literature at the John Brown University and a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts. A popular author and well known public speaker Derick passed away on the 6th of March 2010 following a long battle with Leukemia.

Specifications

  • Author: Derick Bingham
  • Release Date: March 2015
  • Pages: 144
  • Format: Pocket paperback
  • Dimensions: 178 x 110
  • ISBN: 9781857923711
  • Imprint: CF4Kids
  • Category: History & Biography > Biography
  • Series: Trail Blazers
  • Read to me: 8–9
  • Read Myself: 9–14

Endorsements

William Wilberforce, the leader of the campaign for the abolition of the slave trade, was a devoted Evangelical Christian. His spiritual journals between 1785 and 1833 open a window on the inward life of this public man. He was frank, self–critical and conscious of his constant dependence on the God of mercy. Michael McMullen has transcribed all the journals and added helpful explanatory notes so as to make this detailed record of Wilberforce’s Christian journey available for the first time.

David Bebbington, Professor of History, University of Stirling, Stirling

"The abolition of slavery in the U.K. has an anniversary in the year 2007. This is why teachers, sunday school teachers and children's workers should make sure they stock up on Wilberforce material in the run up to this. A film on Wilberforce's life is also being launched in 2006. Make the most of these events and get Christian books into children's homes on the back of them!"

Catherine MacKenzie, Author; children’s books editor, Christian Focus
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