Author Profile
Gary Schmidt
1 Books
Gary D. Schmidt is an acclaimed American author celebrated for his poignant and often humorous middle-grade and young adult novels, frequently recognized for their historical settings and deep character insight. His versatile work, which includes the Newbery Honor Book "The Wednesday Wars" and the biographical picture book "So Tall Within", explores themes of resilience, family, and finding one's place in the world. Schmidt is also known for "Martin de Porres: The Rose in the Desert" and other titles that blend compelling narratives with meaningful messages.
Born early in the sixth century, Ciaran was called to bring the light of God's name to Ireland. While few facts are known of Ciaran's life, author Gary Schmidt here tells the tale that lives on, a tale which is "as true as any story ought to be."
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This beautiful book weaves together faith and wonder, miracles and mystery, to tell the little-known story of Saint Ciaran of Ireland.
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This beautiful book weaves together faith and wonder, miracles and mystery, to tell the little-known story of Saint Ciaran of Ireland.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
