The Two Margarets: Danger on the Hill

Torchbearers

by Catherine MacKenzie

Margaret, Agnes and Thomas are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in but it means that they are forced to leave their home and their parents for a life of hiding on the hills. If you were a covenanter in the 1600's you were the enemy of the King and the authorities. But all you really wanted to do was worship God in the way he told you to in the Bible. Margaret wants to give Jesus Christ the most important place in her life, and this conviction might cost her life. THERE IS DANGER ON THE HILL FOR MARGARET. THERE IS DANGER EVERYWHERE IF YOU ARE A COVENANTER.

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 21, 2002

About the author

Catherine Mackenzie has written several biographies for young teens in the Trailblazers series as well as other titles for younger children. She lives in Scotland and has several nieces and nephews – a perfect practice audience!

Reviews

[Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really well done history introducing children to the Covenanters. There are some good, thoughtful question and discussion of what it means to be willing to die for Christ, and to acknowledge Christ as King and all other kings as subject to Him. It was a fictionalized account of the persecution two sisters and a brother went through but really brought it alive and home to the kids.

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended on the back for 7+.
The violent deaths might be a bit traumatic for a child that young.
Brilliant book. Good little bible studies at the back.

[Miriam Whyte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read this a billion times... I definitely would recommend this to everyone!