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The Holy Twins: Benedict and Scholastica

by Kathleen Norris · 2001

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A fictionalized biography of Saints Benedict and Scholastica, twins who lived in sixth-century Italy. Their humanity rather than their saintliness is emphasized. Ages 4-9.

Subject
biography
Themes
religionChristian
Setting
Italy
Audience
childrenspicture books

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