I am Bakhita: The Lucky One — Jacqueline Grant

“I cannot remember much about my village in Africa, but I remember the day I left it.” So begins this fictionalized biography entitled 'I am Bakhita: The Lucky One.' This story is based on the true experiences of Josephine Bakhita who was canonized by Pope John Paul II in the year 2000, and this fictionalized version of her story is told from Bakhita's point of view.

I Am Bakhita: The Lucky One is suitable for early to middle grade readers (7-12 year-olds) and is a great way to introduce children to this little-known saint.