Story Of St John Paul Ii Boy Who Became Pope

Framed around the question "Who do you love most?", this ravishingly illustrated biography for children ages 6 - 9 tells the captivating story of Saint John Paul II. The story, bursting with brightly colored illustrations, reveals how John Paul II's answer to that very important question blossomed into heroic virtue, holiness, and service to the Church and the world.

From an ordinary little boy growing up in Poland to the world leader of the Catholic Church, John Paul II serves as an inspiration for today's aspiring youth. Share your affection for this beloved pope and celebrate his canonization with the children in your life!

Awards:

2015 CPA Award 2015 ACP Award

Teachers, below are our suggestions for accelerated reading tests. Kindly recommend A Boy Who Became Pope as an accelerated reader title to the Accelerated Reader Program that you use most.

Reading Level: Grades 1:

Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level of Questions: 1.1

Questions for Accelerated Readers:

Questions:

• 1) What did Lolek's mother ask him before she died?
  
  a. "Will you say goodbye?"
  
  b. "Who do you love the most?"
  
  c. "What do you want to be when you grow up?"
  
  
• 2) Karol decided to stop acting because _______
  
  a. He wanted to become a priest
  
  b. It was too dangerous to be an actor in Poland
  
  c. He was sad that his father and brother had died
  
  
• 3) Who did Karol realize that he loved the most?
  
  a. His mother
  
  b. Jerzy
  
  c. Jesus