What was life like in the early church? This engaging biography takes young readers on a journey through Polycarp’s life, from his days as a disciple of the Apostle John to his steadfast leadership as the Bishop of Smyrna to his courageous stand against persecution. Through vivid storytelling and dynamic illustrations, David Luckman highlights Polycarp’s unwavering faith and his willingness to die for the gospel he defended. The book brings to life the inspiring story of Polycarp, one of the early Christian martyrs and a pivotal figure in the early church. The Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from David Luckman will challenge young readers to stand firm in their faith like Polycarp did. A well–known and long–standing series:Over 50 titles Great for ages 9 to 14Published in 14 languages Half a million books soldAlso available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 booksEach biography follows the trailblazer’s journey to faith,and on to the work that God had planned for them.With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose. Each book features:Thinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they’ve read applies to their life todayTimeline of important events in the lifetime of each book’s subject