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The Road to Damietta tells the story of Cecilia, a young noblewoman from Assisi, who watches Francis Bernardone leave behind his privileged life. He takes vows of poverty and devotes himself to serving God by helping those around him. Through Cecilia’s eyes, readers follow Francis’s transformative journey from a life of wealth and privilege to one of humility and service.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Scott O'Dell
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