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Gr 2–5—In a hagiographic style, Elschner relates the life of Francis of Assisi: his privileged youth, his calling to rebuild the house of God, his renunciation of worldly riches, the establishment of the Franciscan order, his preaching and miracles, and his eventual death. The story is arranged chronologically, and each page features a brief quote from Pope Francis. The text is accompanied by images from famous painti...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This elegant book succinctly relates Assisi's choice to leave his wealthy family to found a monastic order that preached respect fo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More