Coretta Scott King
Anne Schraff
Explores the life and career of Coretta Scott King, from her childhood in Alabama, through her work with the civil rights movement, to her continuing efforts on behalf of the underprivileged.
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John Paul II, the Pilgrim Pope
by authors, Robert W. Douglas (1980)
About this book
Describes the life of Karol Cardinal Wojtyla of Poland, including his election as Pope John Paul II, his travels as a pastoral pope, and his effect on people around the world.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreJohn Paul II, the Pilgrim Pope Lead Character
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