{"product_id":"the-story-of-eric-liddell-champ-thornton-9781433583452","title":"The Story of Eric Liddell: The Runner Who Lived for God's Glory","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMiddle-Grade Biography Illuminates Eric Liddell's Life of Faith and Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEric Liddell was an Olympic sprinter, gold medalist, and world's record holder. But despite his rising fame on the track, he was determined to dedicate his life and legacy to God alone. After his Olympic triumph in 1924, Liddell returned to China as a missionary, embodying self-sacrifice, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis short and lively biography takes middle-grade readers on an exciting journey through Liddell's life, highlighting his upbringing as a missionary kid, his battles with serious illnesses, and his imprisonment during World War II. As readers explore Liddell's journey of faith and fame, they will discover that true success lies not in personal achievement, but in living for God's glory and the good of others. Featuring illustrations, maps, timelines, bonus sidebars, and study questions, this addition to the Lives of Faith and Grace series engages kids ages 8-13 in the drama of history, showing how God worked in the past through ordinary people like them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLively Biography: \u003c\/strong\u003e Explores the life of Eric Liddell, an Olympic sprinter, world's record holder, and missionary \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWritten for Kids Ages 8-13: \u003c\/strong\u003e This short format includes illustrations, maps, timelines, and bonus sidebars to help young readers stay engaged\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInspiring: \u003c\/strong\u003e Teaches young readers to run their life's race for the glory of God and the good of others \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePart of the Lives of Faith and Grace Series: \u003c\/strong\u003e Engages kids with the real-life stories of Christian men and women from history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Champ Thornton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1433583453\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781433583452\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crossway\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Champ Thornton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447350997247,"sku":"9781433583452","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d9968277-1221-4b77-8bda-9fd2b8b7e158.jpg?v=1777230522","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-story-of-eric-liddell-champ-thornton-9781433583452","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}