| The Betrayer's Fortune: Introducing Menno Simons Contributor(s): Jackson, Neta (Author), Jackson, Dave (Author) |
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ISBN: 1939445167 ISBN-13: 9781939445162 Publisher: Castle Rock Creative, Incorporated OUR PRICE: $7.83 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - General |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.25" W x 8" (0.38 lbs) 146 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: THE BETRAYER'S FORTUNE Introducing Menno Simons Adriaen Wens was frightened-for his own life and for his mother's. In 1543, many Christians in northeastern Europe were suffering cruel persecution, even execution, for following the beliefs of Menno Simons, the leader of a group called the Anabaptists. When Adriaen's mother was arrested, he had to flee during the night with Menno, knowing that to stay in the city would mean his own arrest. Soon after, Adriaen discovered there was a reward of a hundred gold pieces for the capture of Menno Simons. With so much gold, Adriaen could free his mother and rescue his family from the city But could he turn in the underground church leader, even if it meant the man's execution? If Adriaen betrays the leader, his family will go free |
