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Gretchen Ronnevik

Children's Book Illuminates Katie Luther's Life and Her Journey to Find Lasting Freedom 
Strong-willed, courageous, and faithful—Katharina Von Bora, later known as Katie Luther, was a nun striving for perfection and favor from God. But after hearing the ideas of the Reformation circulating around Europe, she boldly stepped into true freedom given through Jesus Christ. 
This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on a journey through Katie Luther's life, highlighting her difficult escape from the convent, her unique and rewarding marriage to Martin Luther, and her experiences with family, love, and loss. The Story of Katie Luther emphasizes the difference between legalism and good works done in freedom which demonstrates gospel power and produces love for one another. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–14 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.

- Lively Biography: Explores the life of Katie Luther—her escape from the convent, her marriage to Martin Luther, and her freedom through Christ
- Written for Kids Ages 8–14: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars, to help young readers to stay engaged
- Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history

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Lives of Faith and Grace

The Story of Katie Luther: The Nun Who Escaped to True Freedom

Jared Kennedy

Children's Book Illuminates the Life of Martin Luther, One of Church History's Most Important Figures
A monk, priest, and professor—Martin Luther was committed to a life of poverty and self-sacrifice. But despite all his good deeds, a storm still raged within his soul. It was only when Luther immersed himself in God's word that he found peace through Jesus Christ and justification by faith alone.
This short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through Luther's life, highlighting how his writings transformed the church and eventually the world. The Story of Martin Luther emphasizes the importance of Scripture and the fundamental doctrine that the young monk discovered in Paul's letters. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8–14 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them.

- Lively Biography: Explores the life of Martin Luther—a monk, priest, and professor who helped the church to clarify the doctrine of justification
- Written for Kids Ages 8–14: This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars to help young readers to stay engaged
- Part of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history

The Story of Martin Luther: The Monk Who Changed the World