Maria Fearing: The Missionary Who Made a Difference tells the extraordinary true story of Maria Fearing, an inspiring missionary who dedicated her life to sharing Christ’s love with children in Africa and protecting them from the horrors of slavery.
Once freed from slavery on an Alabama plantation, Maria answered God’s call by traveling to Africa, where she showed compassion to children and worked tirelessly to keep them safe from being sold into slavery. Her remarkable journey included helping to translate the Bible so that the children could read it in their own language.
With her patience and determination in overcoming immense challenges, Maria Fearing serves as a powerful role model for young readers.
This beautifully illustrated children’s biography features stylish and quirky illustrations, along with extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline and historical photos. Part of a series that highlights how God uses ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things, this book is perfect for inspiring children with Maria's remarkable legacy of faith and service.