John Newton’s life was full of adventure, danger, travels, exotic places, and romance. Young readers will encounter each of these things in Simonetta Carr’s carefully narrated and charmingly illustrated book. But more importantly, readers will come to appreciate the way Newton’s life was changed for good, even when he was attempting to run as far as possible from God. In spite of Newton’s rebellion and sin, God’s grace finally won—a grace that Newton recognized as amazing, invincible, and completely undeserved.
64 pages
“John Newton called himself a spectacle of grace—a prime example to the world of God’s transforming power in the life of a hardened rebel. So I am thrilled to see the colorful drama of Newton get retold for another generation through the child-friendly storytelling skill of Simonetta Carr!”
—Tony Reinke, author of Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1 – A Boy at Sea
Chapter 2 – Seabound
Chapter 3 – God’s Hand at Work
Chapter 4 – New Start
Chapter 5 – Pastor, Hymn Writer, and Friend
Chapter 6 – Opposing the Slave Trade
Time Line
Did You Know?
From Newton’s Pen
CBYR John Newton is in the following collections:
