Who Was Mother Teresa? by Jim Gigliotti (English) Paperback Book

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Born a humble girl in what is now Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu lived a charitable life. She pledged herself to a religious order at the age of 18 and chose the name Sister Teresa, after the patron saint of missionaries. While teaching in India, Teresa shed her habit and walked the streets of Calcutta tending to the needs of the destitute.

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Born a humble girl in what is now Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu lived a charitable life. She pledged herself to a religious order at the age of 18 and chose the name Sister Teresa, after the patron saint of missionaries. While teaching in India, where famine and violence had devastated the poor, Teresa shed her habit and walked the streets of Calcutta tending to the needs of the destitute. Her charity work soon expanded internationally, and her name remains synonymous with compassion and devotion to the poor.

Author Biography

Jim Gigliotti is a freelance writer based in Southern California. A former editor at the National Football League, he has written more than 50 books for all ages. His writing credits include biographies for young readers on Olympian Jesse Owens and baseball star Roberto Clemente.

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A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.

Excerpt from Book

Mother Teresa stared out the window of the train as it made its way from the crowded city of Calcutta, India, to the mountain resort town of Darjeeling in September 1946. The Indian countryside was very beautiful. But the train ride took many hours. With lots of twists and turns and zigzags to get up the mountain, the train moved slowly. That was okay, though. It gave Mother Teresa plenty of time to think. Mother Teresa was traveling from St. Mary's School for girls to her annual retreat in Darjeeling. A retreat is a good place to get away from the noise and distractions of everyday life, and to spend quiet time in prayer and reflection. It was the perfect time to think about God and to get energized for the coming school year.

Details ISBN0448482991 Year 2015 ISBN-10 0448482991 ISBN-13 9780448482996 Media Book Pages 112 Short Title WHO WAS MOTHER TERESA Language English Illustrations Yes Audience Age 8-12 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Imprint Grosset and Dunlap UK Release Date 2015-05-05 US Release Date 2015-05-05 Format Paperback Author David Groff Publisher Grosset and Dunlap Series Who Was? Illustrator David Groff Publication Date 2015-05-05 DEWEY 271.97 Audience Children's (6-12) NZ Release Date 2017-01-14 AU Release Date 2017-01-14 We've got this

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