Peter Claver, Patron Saint of
Slaves/Pedro Claver, Santo Patrono
de los Esclavos by Julia Durango
Wonderful, Moving Story For Children Of All Ages
Many people can identify the name of St. Peter Claver from school, church
or missals, but they are unfamiliar with this courageous and just man. This
beautifully illustrated, bilingual book will introduce young children (and their
parents) to his life and times. Peter Claver was a Spanish Jesuit
missionary who came to the New World in 1610. When he arrived in
Cartagena he was shocked by the slave trade and dedicated himself for
forty years to gaining freedom for the slaves while he cared for them,
bringing them food and medicine and tending the sick. He caught the
plague and died in 1654. Because of his tireless work, he is the patron
saint of slaves, African-Americans and race relations. Children will love
this colorful story of St. Peter Claver. It is particularly noteworthy for its: --
appeal to African-Americans --appeal to Hispanic people --its bilingual
format

Personal Review: Peter Claver, Patron Saint of Slaves/Pedro
Claver, Santo Patrono de los Esclavos by Julia Durango
I read Peter Claver, Patron Saint of Slaves, to my three grandchildren, and
they were delighted with the tender story line but especially with the vivid
and colorful illustrations by Garcia-Franco. I heartily recommend the book
to others. It focuses on human compassion. It is a wonderful book for
children and expresses the story in both English and Spanish. Anyone of
any religious persuasion would find the book beneficial for teaching
children kindness to others.
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