Saint Martin de Porres: The Story of the Little Doctor of Lima, Peru

by Mary Fabyan Windeatt

Book Overview

"Quick Where is the doctor?" cried a woman in great distress. "This poor Indian is bleeding to death " "Dr. de Rivero isn't here," answered Martin de Porres, the 12-year-old black boy who was the doctor's helper. "But don't worry. I'll look after the man." "This is not time for jokes " answered the woman scornfully. "Quick Where is there another doctor's shop?" "There isn't time," said Martin calmly. "Here, help me open the door to bring the poor...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895554232
• ISBN13: 9780895554239
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 7 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 8

Customer Reviews

Bilocation

The story of South American and catholic mystic who was a lay brother . Amazing that such an individual was able to live a life of utter simplicity and humility . He had the gift to heal , speaking with animals and to be seen in more than one place at a time as to help and render service to the sick and needy. Amazing afro -Hispanic lad.

Review from the Publisher

Tells about Martin's life as a Dominican, the story of the missing silver coin, of Martin's mysterious travels and of the rats and mice at the Dominican Monastery. For children ages 10 and up. 13 illustrations