First public edition, re-released as 'Crusade of Tears' in the 'Journey of Souls' series. In 1212, the most tragic of all the crusades was ventured--a crusade of children in which more than 50,000 young souls set upon a determined march toward Jerusalem. The book tells the story of young Wilhelm, Karl and Maria who leave their home in the tiny village of Weyer in 1212 to join the crusade. The group will journey through Germany, across the towering Alps, and into the depths of Italy with their ultimate aim being the reclamation of Jerusalem from the Turks. Along the way, they met an aged, yet agile Pieter, and his dog, Solomon. Soon the youthful group will grow to more than 20 with the addition of other children, most of whom were destitute and unwanted.
This heart-wrenching, nearly forgotten misadventure is now told through the lives of this brave band, these "Innocents" and Pieter, their wily priest. Their inspiring march of faith through the perilous world of medieval Europe leads them to discover what they did not expect.
Date: 1212
Location: Europe, Germany
Main Event: Children's Crusade
