Flight of the Fugitives: Introducing Gladys Aylward

Trailblazer Books, Volume 13

De: Dave Jackson, Neta Jackson

Narrado por: Jim Hodges

Flight of the Fugitives: Introducing Gladys Aylward

Six-year-old Mei-en screamed in terror when she realized her gypsy owner was about to sell her to a foreign lady. Times were hard in the mountainous region of China in 1934, and orphans were often sold for pennies. But foreigners in China were considered "devils," and Mei-en thought surely the little woman in Chinese clothes would eat her for supper! But this time, Mei-en’s new owner was the compassionate and respected missionary, Gladys Aylward.

One day outside her new home, Mei-en saw wonderful silver "birds" flying in the sky, but her delight turned to dread when they began dropping bombs that exploded all over the city. Suddenly their lives, and those of nearly 100 orphan children, were in terrible danger! With the enemy in hot pursuit, their only escape was over the mountains!

©1994, 2016 Dave and Neta Jackson (P)2018 Jim Hodges

great story

great missionary story. one of my daughters favorites and I agree with her. appreciate that they mention the facts and fictions at the beginning And fill in a little more info on Gladys at the end. and the story is just very enjoyable for most ages, perhaps not so much for the very young, though.