Tales of Boldness and Faith by Leah Boden

This fictionalized biography series is written by Modern Miss Mason author, Leah Boden. Each standalone book retells the story of notable Christians in a novel-like format. At the time of this review, the series includes:

Sarah Forbes Bonetta
C.S. Lewis
Charlotte Mason

If you are a homeschooling parent, perhaps you are familiar with the work of Leah Boden. However, in this series she broadens her focus to include any family who wants to encourage their children through real-life stories that inspire. You may be wondering what a “fictionalized biography” means: simply put, she sticks to the actual events in their lives but takes liberty in the conversations and details. For example, from The Angel Orphan: Charlotte Mason Finds Her Way Home,

“Charlotte awoke to the sound of the kettle whistling and her mother brewing the beginnings of the stash of Irish tea they had brought across the water. It was market day in Birkenhead, and Charlotte could hear market stall holders shouting and selling their wares. Joshua had already left for the day. Along with other men and the father of the many families pouring into Birkenhead from Ireland, he had to look for word to support his family.”

These quick fictionalized biographies could be a good fit, if your child enjoys this style.

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