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Trail Blazers Books

In order from Hudson Taylor: An Adventure Begins to Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave.

The Trail Blazers series is a set of 5 chapter books by Ethel Barrett, published between 1969 and 2015. Written for ages 8–14, most books run about 160 pages.

Hudson Taylor: An Adventure Begins
John Welch: The Man Who Couldn't Be Stopped
C.S. Lewis: The Story Teller
Jonathan Edwards: America's Genius
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Hudson Taylor: An Adventure Begins
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1969

Hudson Taylor: An Adventure Begins

A sickly child defies odds to bring hope to China.

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Summary: Hudson Taylor, frail and often ill, embarks on a daring mission to China at 21, driven by faith and a message of hope. Facing opposition and challenges, his journey from a troubled youth to a pioneering missionary unfolds with adventure and divine purpose. Will his faith withstand the trials ahead? Discover how one man's determination and trust in God can change the world in this captivating tale from the Trailblazer series, inspiring young readers to follow their own path of faith.
The complete set

Trail Blazers Series

5 books · Published 1969–2015

Series
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$858

Hudson Taylor: An Adventure Begins

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1969

A sickly child defies odds to bring hope to China.

Sale price
$899

John Welch: The Man Who Couldn't Be Stopped

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1980

A daring preacher faces danger, disease, and destiny in Scotland.

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$858

C.S. Lewis: The Story Teller

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 1999

Discover the journey of a boy who became a legendary storyteller.

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$958

Jonathan Edwards: America's Genius

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2008

A boy's quest for knowledge and faith shapes a new world.

Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave

Chapter Book · Ages 8–14 · 2015

Kidnapped, he returns to preach to captors. Can faith conquer past wounds?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Trail Blazers series?

There are 5 books in the Trail Blazers series. It began with Hudson Taylor: An Adventure Begins in 1969, and the newest book, Patrick of Ireland: The Boy Who Forgave, was published in 2015.

What ages are the Trail Blazers books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–14, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Trail Blazers to life.

01

Ethel Barrett

Author
02

Derick Bingham

Author
03

Christian George

Author

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