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    Great Stories: Volume 05
    Great Stories: Volume 05
    Great Stories: Volume 05
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    Great Stories: Volume 05

    Written by Your Story Hour

    Narrated by Aunt Carole and Uncle Dan

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    About this audiobook

    In this great collection of exciting, dramatized historical stories, you will be inspired by the stories of Sojourner Truth, a slave who championed her people; Hudson Taylor, a missionary to China; John Newton, a slave-trader who became author of “Amazing Grace,” and Eleanor Roosevelt, a famous First Lady. Great listening for kids of all ages!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherYour Story Hour
    Release dateJan 1, 2003
    ISBN9781600791161
    Great Stories: Volume 05

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    • 5/5
      Your Story Hour broadcasts amazing stories that encourage courage, bravery, and devotion. I’m so happy with them!!
    • 4/5
      I especially liked the stories on Eleanor Roosevelt and Hudson Taylor. Great range of informative stories with the moral of compassion and rights for everyone.