Mary Jones lives in Wales. She is eight years old. But she still can't read. This makes Mary very sad.
Thankfully, a school is starting. Mary is very happy! Now she can learn to read the Bible.
There is no Bible in Mary's home. Bibles are very expensive.
Mary may go to Mrs. Evans to read the Bible there. But Mary dearly wants to have her own Bible! For six years, she saves up to buy a Bible.
On her bare feet, Mary walks the long way to the town of Bala. Does Rev. Charles have a Bible for Mary?
In simple language, this picture book retells the true story of Mary Jones and her Bible to young children. For reading aloud to age four and up. For independent reading for age seven and up.
