William Wilberforce

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 fortyfive 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 wellknown and longstanding 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 trailblazers 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 theyve read applies to their life today Timeline of important events in the lifetime of each books subject