| This book, written for children by Samuel Grandjean, recounts the years that Genovieva grew up in a repressed Romania. It talks frankly about persecution and faith in a way that holds your attention. It's an ideal gift for a young Christian with growing faith. | |
| Abruptly, the bus
stops at the side of the road. The engine shuts off. Red with anger, the driver turns
towards Genovieva: "You're Christians! I can tell by the children's singing. Then, get out! Everyone get off this bus! Off! I am not taking you another yard!" All the children are silent, stunned with shock. "But..." intervenes Genovieva calmly, "we paid for this trip. Everything is in order. We have..." "Out!" yells the driver. "Please," insists Genovieva, "I am responsible for these fifty children. Night is falling, and it's beginning to snow. You can't leave us in the middle of the forest on a Christmas night. There might be wolves. I beg you, Sir, don't leave us here! Drive us at least to the next village!" "Everyone off!" repeats the driver, unbending. |
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| We are in Romania, during the reign of Ceausescu, the terrible dictator. Who is Genovieva? What is she doing in this bus with all these children? What other difficult moments will this girl and her Christian friends go through? Why will Genovieva even be forced to leave her country? This true and captivating story answers these questions and many more. | |
| This wonderful collection of children's stories is available from EEAA for a $10 contribution. | |