STORY OF JUNIPERO SERRA
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 044042495X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. While there is nothing exciting about the format, illustrations, content, or style of this book, it would be useful as an introduction or supple ment to the study of Father Serra and the California missions. Rosie Peasley, Sylvan Union School District, Modesto, Calif.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. As a read- aloud, it would provide students with a colorful overview of Serra's life, al though one that is simplistic and unfail ingly positive. From School Library Journal Grade 3-6 White retells the adventures, hardships, and contributions of Father Junipero Serra
This dedicated and determined missionary was one of California's first settlers, and it was he who founded its first nine missions and devoted his life to working with the Indians.. Father Junipero Serra journeyed thousands of miles across the sea, over high mountains, through hot deserts and frightening jungles--from Spain to Mexico to California
"Not just Missionary:Visionary" according to T. Relph. I think this book does an excellent job for students and parents/adults alike, to see just how influential and positive Father Junipero Serra really was. He was a man who had extraordinary vision for the lives of the people he touched. He was committed in his faith, and this biography depicts this strongly. Also, students will learn of his fortitude in tough tim