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The Victor

A poignant story written by Patricia St John for young people from 9–14 years approximately. Reading it as an adult, I found it to be captivating and moving. Philo, a Syro–Phoenician boy and his family endure poverty, hardship, tragedy made worse by his sister’s sickness. In absolute desperation Philo leaves home to work for his Uncle in Galilee who is married to a Jewess. The story is interwoven with reports about a Prophet who is healing the sick and doing miracles. Philo is sceptical about him but eventually the evidence is overwhelming. Philo and his family’s lives are impacted by the Good News of Jesus as they learn about sin, forgiveness and healing. An uplifting story of lives transformed by faith in Jesus.

Dianne Barnett