John Newtons life was full of adventure, danger, travels, exotic places, and romance. Young readers will encounter each of these things in Simonetta Carrs carefully narrated and charmingly illustrated book. But more importantly, readers will come to appreciate the way Newtons life was changed for good, even when he was attempting to run as far as possible from God. In spite of Newtons rebellion and sin, Gods grace finally wona grace that Newton recognized as amazing, invincible, and completely undeserved.