The extraordinary lives of the saints are full of wonder and miracles.This beautifully illustrated compendium, written by the well-known novelist and presenter Tina Beattie, brings their histories back to life. From St Jerome taming a lion to St Brigid's miraculous cloak or St Lucy surviving numerous punishments unharmed, many of these inspirational stories are also parables that teach kids important life lessons, including kindness, consideration and resilience.Each saint has a profile with facts about their history and symbols, and a reference section is packed with information on patron saints, relics, and even a calendar of feast days. The perfect gift to introduce readers aged 9-11 to the stories and works of the saints, or simply reading for pleasure, Saints' Lives will be treasured for years.