The Escape: The Adventures of Three Huguenot Children Fleeing Persecution (Based on Historical Facts)

by A. Van Der Jagt

Book Overview

Sixteen-year-old John and his ten-year-old sister Manette, refuse to give up the faith they have been taught. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0921100043
• ISBN13: 9780921100041
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Inheritance Publications
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

An enjoyable read

I read this book in an afternoon. It begins with a Huguenot family being required to return to the Roman Catholic church. On their refusal, the father is sentenced to the galleys for life. Shortly thereafter, the young daughter is taken from her mother, supposedly to be educated in a Catholic home. The mother dies within two years of this, and the story revolves around the son, John. He is 16 years of age, and his negligence of the Mass is about to have him sent to a monastery for re-education. He escapes, determined to find his sister and find refuge in Holland. John encounters adventure as he tries to avoid detection and remain true to Christ. The story never lags for interest, and children and adults will enjoy it.

The Escape

This book appeals to a wide range of ages and is full of details that provide historical context. Best of all, my kids (ages 6 to 12) and I were riveted by the story line.