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In 1956, Valerie's young missionary father, Jim Elliot, and four other men were speared to death by members of a remote Ecuadorian tribe. But the good news of the gospel did not die with them. When Valerie was just a toddler, she and her mother, Elisabeth, moved to live with that very tribe--showing the unconditional love of Christ so that the gospel could work in powerful and transformative ways. Pilipinto is an amazing story of courage and redemption--but it is also the simple story of a young American girl who grew up alongside the indigenous people of the 1950s Amazon jungle. That jungle, despite its dangers, became a delightful playground where Valerie learned to trust God's hand and respect all his gifts. Beautifully illustrated, Pilipinto is a child-appropriate introduction to several Christian heroes and heroines--powerful models in the faith who demonstrated reckless abandon for the kingdom of God.

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A gorgeously illustrated story of God's presence in hard times and His grace in extraordinary jungle adventures, infused by Val's sunny personality and bright faith.--Ellen Vaughn, Author, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot Imagine a five year old blond, blue-eyed girl growing up amid the jungles of Ecuador with her missionary mother and a tribe of unreached Indians. Danger at every turn and an earth based primitive culture to embrace and enjoy. That is this delightful first person account of Valerie Shepard, daughter of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, two of the most famous and intrepid Christian missionaries of the 20th century! You will walk the trails and join the tribe along with Valerie and see first hand how God embraces and encourages His loved ones even in the midst of death and isolation. Valerie shares her brilliant and heart warming reminiscences with us in this engaging story. Perfect for family reading.--Donna Otto, Founder, Modern Homemakers What is it like to be a child growing up in a jungle of parrots, monkeys, and an exotic people who don't speak your language? And what if that little girl is the daughter of the world-famous missionaries, Jim and Elisabeth Elliott? In this delightful account, my friend Valerie introduces young readers to a strange, yet wonderful childhood of laughter, love, and yes, danger. But there's more. Young ones will also learn about the Elliott family and their global influence, not only among the people of an ancient tribe, but of Christians around the world. Thank you, Valerie, for telling your family's remarkable story to yet another young, new generation... and I give Pilipinto a double thumbs-up!--Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

Children--and their parents--are going to love this book. The blend of gorgeous watercolor illustrations with photographs and notes from the principal characters is engaging in its own right, and the story itself will make readers always want just a little more until they get to the end. This is a truly well-done introduction to missions for families.--Starr Meade A gorgeously illustrated story of God's presence in hard times and His grace in extraordinary jungle adventures, infused by Val's sunny personality and bright faith.--Ellen Vaughn, Author, Becoming Elisabeth Elliot Imagine a five year old blond, blue-eyed girl growing up amid the jungles of Ecuador with her missionary mother and a tribe of unreached Indians. Danger at every turn and an earth based primitive culture to embrace and enjoy. That is this delightful first person account of Valerie Shepard, daughter of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, two of the most famous and intrepid Christian missionaries of the 20th century! You will walk the trails and join the tribe along with Valerie and see first hand how God embraces and encourages His loved ones even in the midst of death and isolation. Valerie shares her brilliant and heart warming reminiscences with us in this engaging story. Perfect for family reading.--Donna Otto, Founder, Modern Homemakers What is it like to be a child growing up in a jungle of parrots, monkeys, and an exotic people who don't speak your language? And what if that little girl is the daughter of the world-famous missionaries, Jim and Elisabeth Elliott? In this delightful account, my friend Valerie introduces young readers to a strange, yet wonderful childhood of laughter, love, and yes, danger. But there's more. Young ones will also learn about the Elliott family and their global influence, not only among the people of an ancient tribe, but of Christians around the world. Thank you, Valerie, for telling your family's remarkable story to yet another young, new generation... and I give Pilipinto a double thumbs-up!--Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

A gorgeously illustrated story of God's presence in hard times and His grace in extraordinary jungle adventures, infused by Val's sunny personality and bright faith.--Ellen Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author of the authorized biography of Elisabeth Elliot Imagine a five year old blond, blue-eyed girl growing up amid the jungles of Ecuador with her missionary mother and a tribe of unreached Indians. Danger at every turn and an earth based primitive culture to embrace and enjoy. That is this delightful first person account of Valerie Shepard, daughter of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot, two of the most famous and intrepid Christian missionaries of the 20th century! You will walk the trails and join the tribe along with Valerie and see first hand how God embraces and encourages His loved ones even in the midst of death and isolation. Valerie shares her brilliant and heart warming reminiscences with us in this engaging story. Perfect for family reading.--Donna Otto - Modern Homemakers What is it like to be a child growing up in a jungle of parrots, monkeys, and an exotic people who don't speak your language? And what if that little girl is the daughter of the world-famous missionaries, Jim and Elisabeth Elliott? In this delightful account, my friend Valerie introduces young readers to a strange, yet wonderful childhood of laughter, love, and yes, danger. But there's more. Young ones will also learn about the Elliott family and their global influence, not only among the people of an ancient tribe, but of Christians around the world. Thank you, Valerie, for telling your family's remarkable story to yet another young, new generation... and I give Pilipinto a double thumbs-up!--Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

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Speaker and author Valerie Elliot Shepard was born in Ecuador in 1955. The only daughter of martyred missionary Jim Elliot and missionary and author Elisabeth Elliot, she spent her early years living in the Amazon jungle with the Quichua and Waorani people. Valerie returned to the United States in 1963 and now lives in Long Beach, Mississippi, with her husband, Walter, a retired Presbyterian minister. They have eight children and eleven grandchildren.

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